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Porter-Cable 504 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 a[...]

  • 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 [...]

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    6 ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! 1. Hold power tools 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 proper safety equ[...]

  • Page 7

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

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    8 Extreme care should be taken when removing paint. The peelings, residue, and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage. Young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable. Before beginning any paint removal process you should determine whethe[...]

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    9 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[...]

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    10 FOREWORD Porter-Cable Belt Sanders are designed for smoothing rough boards, removing old paint and varnish, fine-surfacing wood, metal, plastics, and other materials. NOTE: This tool is shipped assembled. No assembly time or tools are required. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ASSEMBL Y NOTE: The knob (A) Fig. 1 was re- moved from the front of the unit fo[...]

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    11 TO ST ART AND STOP THE BEL T SANDER 1 . Be certain that the the switch is " OFF" and the power circuit voltage is the same as the voltage shown on the specification plate. Connect the tool to a power circuit. 2. Squeeze the trigger (A) Fig. 3 to start the motor. Release the trigger to stop the motor. 3. To allow the motor to run withou[...]

  • Page 12

    12 Secure the work and maintain a firm grip on the sander. Friction between the sanding belt and the work will tend to move the work backward and the sander forward. Always be sure that the switch is “OFF” before connecting the tool to the power source. 1. Hold the sander off the work before starting the motor. 2. Lower the sander to the work, [...]

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    13 SPECIAL SANDING PROCEDURES Generally, the operator should sand with a back and forth motion. Some materials and some types of operations, however, require a different technique. In rough sanding, use the tool at an angle. In spot sanding, use the tool with only the front pulley touching the surface (especially useful in smoothing excess glue fro[...]

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    14 For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Porter-Cable help line at 1-800-487-8665. TROUBLESHOOTING 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 [...]

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    15 LUBRICA TING THE CHAIN Lubricate the chain case every six months, or once a month if the sander is in constant use. Disconnect tool from power source. 1 . Lay the tool on its right side and remove the cover (Fig.8). 2. Clean and repack the chain case to approximately half of its capacity with PORTER-CABLE SPECIAL GREASE #875667. Do not over-fill[...]

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    16 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[...]

  • Page 17

    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[...]