Porter-Cable Model 548 manuale d’uso

Instruction manual The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference. Model No. ______________________________________ Type ___________________________________________ Serial No. _______________________________________ IMPORTANT Please make certain tha[...]

2 Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment. When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are[...]

3 Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: ● lead from lead-based paints ● crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry pro[...]

4 Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1) Work area safety a) Keep work a[...]

5 d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose [...]

6 1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. 2 . Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stab[...]

7 SYMBOL DEFINITION V ........................ volts A ........................ amperes Hz ........................ hertz W ........................ watts kW ........................ kilowatts F ........................ farads µ F ........................ microfarads l ........................ litres g ........................ grams kg ...........[...]

8 EXTENSION CORD SELECTION If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough to prevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possible motor damage. A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found in this section. This table is based on limiting line voltage drop to 5 volts (10 volts for 230 vo[...]

9 FOREWORD Model 548 Bayonet Saw is designed for cutting materials of the following MAXIMUM thickness: Wood 2 1 / 2 ", Aluminum 3 / 4 ", Steel 1 / 4 ". SELECTING THE BLADE To obtain best results with your Porter-Cable bayonet saw, it is important that you use the right blade for the job. You will not only get better performance, but [...]

10 To unlock the lock button, squeeze trigger allowing lock button free to spring out, and release. BASE INSERT Two base inserts, like the one shown in Fig. 3, are available to reduce splintering the top fibers of plywood and other splinter-prone materials. One insert has a short center slot for use with tapered tooth blades up to 1 / 4 " wide[...]

11 One of the distinctive and important features of the Porter-Cable bayonet saw is the ability to start the cut (in wood only) within an area without making drilled holes first. This is especially important when making cut-outs for electric outlets in finished walls, openings in cabinet tops for sinks and openings for plumbing fixtures. First, mea[...]

12 DO NOT FORCE, LET THE SAW DO THE WORK. Move saw forward only fast enough to keep blade cutting. If cutting becomes difficult, the blade is dull and should be changed at once. A dull blade not only makes cutting more difficult but also overburdens the motor. You will find the open throat and clear forward edge of the saw base make it easy to foll[...]

13 KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed air. F AILURE TO ST ART Should your tool fail t[...]

14 PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material du[...]

The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE • DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DELTA S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE • DELTA): Auto-Set ® , BAMMER ® , B.O.S.S. ® , Builder’s Saw ® , Contractor’s Saw ® , Contractor’s Saw II™, Delta ® , DELTACRAFT ® , D[...]