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Porter-Cable 3812 manual

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  • Page 1

    1 0" Bench T op T able Saw Part No. 895558 (015) 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 __________________________________________ Serial No. _____________________________________[...]

  • Page 2

    2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating pr ocedures ar e 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 pr ecauti[...]

  • Page 3

    3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SA WS 1. DO NOT operate your saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. 2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of circular saws, obtain advice fr om your supervisor , instructor , or other qualified person. 3. AL WA YS use blade guard, spr eader and anti[...]

  • Page 4

    4 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING BLADE RAISING AND LOWERING HANDWHEEL 1. Insert the 1-3/4" screw (D) Fig. 4, thr ough handle (E). Assemble handle (E) to handwheel (A) by threading screw (D) clockwise into handwheel as shown in Fig. 5. Handle (E) should rotate fr eely on screw (D). Fig. 4 Fig. 5 ASSEMBLING BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER ASSEMBL Y [...]

  • Page 5

    5 6. NOTE: The anchor block (B) Fig. 6, has been adjusted at the factory so that the spreader will be aligned with the saw blade which is supplied with the saw . When changing to blades with differ ent widths it may be necessary to adjust the anchor block (B) Fig. 9, as follows: 7. Remove table insert and saw blade. 8. Loosen the two screws (C) Fig[...]

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    6 ASSEMBLING RIP FENCE TO SA W T ABLE 1. The rip fence may be used on the right or left hand side of the saw table. Lift locking handle (A) Fig. 12, and position the front end of the fence on the fr ont fence rail as shown. 2. While pressing fr ont end of fence firmly against front fence rail, place rear end of fence down on the r ear fence rail an[...]

  • Page 7

    7 MOTOR Many Porter -Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models, however , are designed for A.C. curr ent only . Refer to the specification plate on your tool for proper voltage and current rating[...]

  • Page 8

    8 BLADE RAISING AND LOWERING CONTROL T o raise or lower the saw blade, tur n handwheel (A) Fig 18. T urning the handwheel counterclockwise lowers the blade and turning the handwheel clockwise raises the blade. WARNING: THE BLADE TIL TING LOCK HANDLE (B) FIG. 19, MUST BE LOCKED DURING ALL CUTTING OPERA TIONS. Fig. 18 BLADE TIL TING CONTROL T o tilt [...]

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    9 ADJUSTING 0 AND 45 DEGREE POSITIVE STOPS Y our saw is equipped with positive stops for rapid and accurate positioning of the saw blade at 0 and 45 degrees to the table. This saw has the capability to go 2 degrees beyond 0 and 45 degr ees (-2º to 47º). T o adjust the positive stops, proceed as follows: 1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE POWER SOURCE[...]

  • Page 10

    10 RIPPING THIN STOCK T o adjust the fence, pull up on lever (B) so that the top of the rip fence can be removed, and r epositioned on the rip fence as shown in Fig. 25. This is only necessary when the fence guide rails are extended. When using the guide rails for ripping, the fence must be positioned as shown in Fig. 25, so that the wood can rest [...]

  • Page 11

    11 MITER GAGE OPERA TION AND ADJUSTMENTS When straight cross-cutting (blade set 90 degr ees to the table) the miter gage can be used in either table slot. When bevel cross-cutting (blade tilted) only use the miter gage in the right table slot where the blade is tilted away from the miter gage and your hands. This miter gage is equipped with individ[...]

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    12 12 CHANGING THE BLADE 1. WARNING: WHEN CHANGING THE BLADE, MAKE CERT AIN THE SA W IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. USE ONL Y 10" DIAMETER SAW BLADES RA TED FOR 4600 RPM OR HIGHER WITH 5/8" ARBOR HOLES. 2. Remove the table insert (A) Fig. 29, and raise the saw blade to its maximum height. 3. Remove the blade guard and spr eader as[...]

  • Page 13

    13 Cross-cutting r equires the use of the miter gage to position and guide the work. Place the work against the miter gage and advance both the gage and work toward the saw blade, as shown in Fig. 32. The miter gage may be used in either table slot. When bevel cutting (blade tilted), use the miter gage slot that does not cause interference of your [...]

  • Page 14

    14 If the ripped work is less than 4 inches wide, a PUSH STICK should always be used to complete the feed, as shown in Fig. 35. The PUSH STICK can easily be made from scrap material as explained in the section “CONSTRUCTING PUSH STICK.” When ripping stock 2 inches or narrower , assemble an auxiliary wood facing to the fence, as explained in the[...]

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    15 CONSTRUCTING A FEA THERBOARD Fig. 42, illustrates dimensions for making a typical featherboard. The material which the featherboar d is constructed of, should be a straight piece of wood that is free of knots and cracks. Featherboar ds are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table and help prevent kickbacks. Clamp the featherboar[...]

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    16 MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically vacuum out all air passages. NEVER use compressed air , because it may force debris into the bearings or critical motor parts. 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. CAUTION: W ea[...]

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    17 PUSH STICK MAKE FROM 1/2" OR 3/4" WOOD OR THICKNESS LESS THAN WIDTH OF MA T’L. TO BE CUT CUT OFF HERE TO PUSH 1/4" WOOD CUT OFF HERE TO PUSH 1/2" WOOD NOTCH TO HELP PREVENT HAND FROM SLIPPING 1/2" SQUARES CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK When ripping work less than 4 inches wide, a push stick should be used to complete the fe[...]

  • Page 18

    18 Printed in U.S.A. PORTER-CABLE • DEL T A SERVICE CENTERS Parts and Repair Service for Porter -Cable•Delta Power T ools ar e Available at These Locations ARIZONA T empe 85282 (Phoenix) 2400 W est Southern Avenue Suite 105 Phone: (602) 437-1200 Fax: (602) 437-2200 CALIFORNIA Ontario 91761 (Los Angeles) 3949A East Guasti Road Phone: (909) 390-5[...]