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Porter-Cable 314 manual

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  • Page 1

    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[...]

  • Page 2

    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[...]

  • Page 3

    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[...]

  • Page 4

    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 ar[...]

  • Page 5

    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 [...]

  • Page 6

    ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 6 a) Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. b) Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece. c) Adjust the cutting depth[...]

  • Page 7

    7 k) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material . If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted. l) Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their o[...]

  • Page 8

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

  • Page 9

    9 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 volts) at 150% of rated amp[...]

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    10 NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or tools are required. ASSEMBL Y OPERA TION SELECTING THE BLADE A combination blade is furnished with your saw and is an excellent blade for all general ripping and crosscutting operations. When crosscutting and smoothness of cut is an important factor, use a thin-rim blade. Use a[...]

  • Page 11

    11 TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT Loosen the depth adjusting knob (A) Fig. 1, and raise or lower the saw housing until the blade extends the desired distance below the base. For best results, the blade should barely protrude through the workpiece. Firmly tighten the knob to hold the saw in position. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. A Fig. 1 TO ADJUST FOR[...]

  • Page 12

    12 Adjust the saw for the minimum depth of cut. Place the slot of the insert around the stud (A) Fig. 4 on the front of the saw base. Install a flat washer and thumb nut to the stud loosely. Adjust the saw for the desired depth of cut, and align the insert so that the saw blade is centered in the slot in the insert. Tighten the thumb nut firmly. DI[...]

  • Page 13

    TO FOLLOW THE LINE OF CUT A notch is provided on the front edge of the base to assist in following the line of cut marked on the workpiece. The left edge of the notch (A) Fig. 7 is marked “45”. Use this edge to follow the line when making 45 degree bevel cuts. The right edge of the notch is marked “0”. Use this edge to follow the line when [...]

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    14 RIPPING Ripping is cutting wood lengthwise. This operation is performed the same as crosscutting with the exception of supporting the workpiece. If the workpiece is supported on a large table, bench, or floor, several pieces of scrap stock approximately one inch thick should be placed beneath the workpiece to allow clearance for the protruding s[...]

  • Page 15

    15 MAINTENANCE 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 AR T Should you[...]

  • Page 16

    16 Although all Porter-Cable tools have been thoroughly lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant at the time of manufacture, check the oil level in the gear chamber before using your saw and periodically thereafter. To check the oil level: 1. Remove the saw blade to prevent accidental contact when checking the oil level. 2. Adjus[...]

  • Page 17

    17 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 Web Site www.porter-cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier. Since accessories other than those offered by Porter- Cable •[...]

  • Page 18

    18 POR TER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR W ARRANTY 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 [...]

  • Page 19

    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[...]