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    ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 13 FRANÇAISE : P AGE 25 14" Abrasive Cut-Of f Machine Instruction Manual Part No. 909516 - 02-26-03 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 futur e refer ence. Model No. _____________________________________ T ype ____________________[...]

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    W oodworking can be danger ous if safe and proper operating procedur es are not followed. As with all machinery , there are certain hazar ds involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with r espect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury . However , if normal safety precautions ar e overlooked or i[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Make sure switch is in “OFF” position befor e plugging in power cord. In the event of a power failure, move switch to the “OFF” position. 18. NEVER ST AND ON TOOL . Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted. 19. CHECK DAMAGED P ARTS . Before further use of the tool, a guard or other [...]

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    4 A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This cir cuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cor d is used, use only 3-wire extension cor ds which have 3- prong gr ounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’ s plug. Before connec[...]

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    5 FOREWORD Porter -Cable Model 1400 is a 14" Abrasive Cut-Of f Machine designed to cut ferrous metals. Cutting capacities (at 90°) are: 5- 1 / 4 " Dia. r ound stock, 4- 1 / 4 " x 4- 1 / 4 " square stock, and 2- 3 / 4 " x 7- 3 / 16 " rectangular stock. It is equipped with an adjustable fence that can be set for angle c[...]

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    6 UNP ACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items fr om the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating fr om all unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces[...]

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    7 SWITCH LOCKOUT IMPORT ANT : When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use, using a padlock (C) Fig. 7 with a 3/16" diameter shackle. Fig. 7 VISE Clamping the workpiece can be accomplished quickly and easily , as follows: 1. Depress lever (A) Fig. 8, to lift half-nut (B) of f sc[...]

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    8 ADJUSTING DOWNW ARD TRA VEL OF ABRASIVE WHEEL A stop screw (A) Fig. 12, is pr ovided to limit the downward travel of the abrasive wheel. This adjustment is made by loosening lock nut (B) and turning stop screw (A) in or out as desired. Then tighten lock nut (B). Fig. 13 illustrates edge of the arm casting (C) contacting stop screw (A) limiting th[...]

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    9 OPERA TIONS MAKING THE CUT After clamping the workpiece securely in the vise, turn the machine on and allow the motor to come up to full speed. Lower the wheel (A) lightly until it comes into contact with the workpiece (B), as shown in Fig. 17. Do not allow the wheel to chatter and jump as this may cause the wheel to wear out of round, resulting [...]

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    10 MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE WHEEL DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Rotate the front wheel guar d (A) Fig. 21, to the up position, as shown. 2. Press in on arbor lock (B) Fig. 22, and at the same time rotate wheel (F) by hand until the arbor lock engages. 3. Using the wrench pr ovided, loosen arbor screw (C) Fig. 23, by turning it counterclo[...]

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    11 BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. Brush life varies. It depends on the load on the motor . Check the brushes after the first 50 hours of use for a new machine or after a new set of brushes have been installed. After the first check, examine the brushes after about 10 hours of use until such time that replacem[...]

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    12 A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter -Cable·Delta Supplier , Porter -Cable·Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter -Cable Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our W eb Site www .porter -cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier . Since accessories other than those offer ed by Porter -Cable?[...]

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    The following are trademarks of POR TER-CABLE · DEL T A (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de POR TER-CABLE S.A.): Auto-Set ® , BAMMER ® , B.O.S.S. ® , Builder’ s Saw ® , Contractor’ s Saw ® , Contractor’ s Saw II™, Delta ® , DEL T ACRAFT ® , DEL T AGRAM™, Delta Series 2000™, DURA TRONIC™, Emc²™, FLEX ® , Flying Chips?[...]