Porter-Cable PTX5 manual

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    IMPORT ANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations. Part No. D22716-028-3 Reciprocating Saw Sierra de movimiento alternativo (reciprocante) IMPORT ANT V euillez vous assurer que la personne qui utilise cet outil lit attentivement et comprend ces i[...]

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    2- ENG D22716 • Air powered equipment and power tools are capable of propelling materials such as fasteners, metal chips, saw dust, and other debris at high speed, which could result in serious eye injury . • T ool attachments can become loose or break and fly apart propelling particles at the operator and others in the work area. • Abrasive [...]

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    3- ENG D22716 • A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool increases the risk of personal injury . • T ools left unattended, or with the air hose attached can be activated by unauthorized persons leading to their injury or injury to others. • Air tools can propel fasteners or other materials throughout the work are[...]

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    4- ENG D22716 • T ools which cut, shear , drill, staple, punch, chisel, etc. are capable of causing serious injury . • T ools which contain moving elements, or drive other mov- ing tools, such as grinding wheels, sockets, sanding discs, etc. can become entangled in hair , clothing, jewelry and other loose objects, resulting in severe injury . ?[...]

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    5- ENG ASSEMBL Y SPECIFICA TIONS OPERA TION Accessories Required IMPORT ANT : Line pressure or hose inside diameter should be incr eased to compensate for unusually long air hoses (over 25 feet). Minimum hose diameter should be 3/8” I.D. and fittings should have 1/4” NPT thread. Strokes Per Minute 5,000 Maximum W orking Pressure 90 PSI Blade T [...]

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    6- ENG D22716 MAINTENANCE Tips ● If the tool jams while cutting, release thr ottle immediately . Do not attempt to free the tool by starting and stopping the tool. Lubrication Air tools requir e lubrication throughout the life of the tool. The air motor and bearing uses compressed air to power the tool. Because moistur e in compressed air will ru[...]

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    7- ENG D22716 REP AIR P ARTS + Only available in Trigger Repair Kit D25426 u Only Available in Tune-Up Kit D26763 b Only Available in Blade Guard Kit D25440 NOTE: Parts not listed are not serviceable. Ref No. Part No. Description Qty 3 u Piston Rod 1 5 u Work Piston 1 8 + Valve Pin 1 9 + Valve Cap 1 10 u O-Ring 2 11 u Packing 1 14 + Lever Assembly [...]

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    8- ENG D22716 LIMITED W ARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORA TION warrants to the original purchaser that all products cover ed under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship. Pr oducts covered under this warranty include air compressors, air tools, service parts, pressure washers, and generators, which have the following warranty pe[...]