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Porter-Cable Model 543 manual

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  • Page 1

    Double Insulated Bayonet Saw 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 futur e refer ence. Model No. ______________________________________ T ype ___________________________________________ Serial No. _______________________________________ I[...]

  • 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 r educe the risk of personal injury . Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and pr operty damage. There [...]

  • 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 pr[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fir e and/or serious injury . The term "power tool" in all of the war nings listed below refers to your mains-operated (cor ded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1) W ork area safety a) Keep [...]

  • Page 5

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

  • Page 6

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

  • Page 7

    7 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" wir e 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 sta[...]

  • Page 8

    8 EXTENSION CORD SELECTION If an extension cord is used, make sur e the conductor size is lar ge enough to prevent excessive voltage dr op which will cause loss of power and possible motor damage. A table of recommended extension cor d sizes will be found in this section. This table is based on limiting line voltage drop to 5 volts (10 volts for 23[...]

  • Page 9

    9 ASSEMBL Y ANTI-SPLINTER BASE INSERT INST ALLA TION The anti-splinter base insert is used to reduce chipping and splintering of the top fibers of plywood, paneling, and other splinter prone materials. When this insert is used it is not necessary to have the good or finished side of the work down during the cutting operation. Install the insert as [...]

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    10 3. Open the Keyless Quik-Change™ Blade Clamp by rotating the movable lever (B), Fig. 2, towards the stationary lever (A), Fig. 2, as far as it will go and hold. 4. While holding the blade clamp open; move lever (A) as far forward as it will go, (see Figs. 2 & 3), and hold. NOTE: Steps 3 and 4 should be done in one motion. 5. With the teeth[...]

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    11 V ARIABLE SPEED This saw is equipped with an adjustable variable speed control and the speed range is 500 to 3100 SPM. The speed is adjusted by turning the control knob (C), Fig. 5. The speed control may be adjusted with or without the motor running. Use higher speed settings for fast cutting when finish and accuracy are not critical. Use slower[...]

  • Page 12

    12 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 cutouts for electrical outlets in finished walls, openings in cabinet tops for sinks and openings for plumbing fixtures. NOTE: Wh[...]

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    13 T o tilt the base, pull the lever out of the end of clamp screw (A), Fig. 10, rotate the lever toward the fr ont of the saw , Fig. 11, and turn the lever counter - clockwise until the base can be tilted. Set the base at the desired setting and tighten the screw by turning the lever clockwise. NOTE: After each 90 degree or half turn, it will be n[...]

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    14 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[...]

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    15 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 -[...]

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    16 PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter -Cable warrants its Professional Power T ools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. W e will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the pr oduct and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or materia[...]

  • Page 17

    The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE • DEL T A (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DEL T A S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE • DEL T A): Auto-Set ® , BAMMER ® , B.O.S.S. ® , Builder’ s Saw ® , Contractor’ s Saw ® , Contractor’ s Saw II™, Delta ® , DEL T AC[...]