Porter-Cable 38239 manual

ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 23 FRANÇAISE : P AGE 43 Double Insulated 1 0" Bench T op T able Saw Instruction Manual Part No. 912933 - 09-15-03 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 ______[...]

2 Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will r esult in death or serious injury . Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could r esult in death or serious injury . Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may r esult in minor or moderate injury . Used without the saf[...]

3 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY , READ THE INSTRUC- TION MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’ s application, limitations, and specific hazards will gr eatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury . 2. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT . Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards, hearing equipment shou[...]

4 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR T ABLE SA WS 1 . DO NOT OPERA TE THIS MACHINE until it is assembled and installed according to the instructions. 2. OBT AIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR, instructor , or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation of this machine. 3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommended electrical connections.[...]

5 FOREWORD The Porter -Cable Model 3812 is a 10" Bench T op T able Saw . The saw comes with a 26"x20" table surface with a rip fence extension wing which provides a 24½" rip capacity for ripping 4x8 sheets. The Model 3812 comes with a Riptide™ 24 tooth carbide-tipped blade, miter gauge, rip fence, quick release blade guar d, [...]

6 CAR TON CONTENTS Fig. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Saw 2. Fence 3. T able Insert 4. Blade Guard and Spreader Assembly 5. Blade Wrench (2) 6. Miter Gauge 7. Anchor Block Shim (3) 8. Handle 9. 1/4"-20x1-3/4" Screw[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y BLADE RAISING AND LOWERING HANDWHEEL 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 BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER ASSEMBL Y 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURC[...]

8 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 dif ferent 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[...]

9 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 front end of fence firmly against fr ont fence rail, place rear end of fence down on the r ear fence rail and push down[...]

10 OPERA TING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS ST AR TING AND STOPPING SA W The “ON/OFF” switch (A) Fig 16, is located on the front of the saw cabinet. T o tur n the saw “ON” pull the “ON/OFF” switch (A) out. T o tur n the saw “OFF”, push in on the “ON/OFF” switch (A). Fig. 16 A SOFT ST AR T Model 3812 has a “Soft Start” feature des[...]

11 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 MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2[...]

12 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 [...]

13 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[...]

14 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 [...]

15 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[...]

16 The dado head set (D) Fig. 40, is assembled to the saw arbor as shown. IMPORT ANT : The blade guard and splitter assembly cannot be used when dadoing and must be removed. Auxiliary jigs, fixtur es, push sticks and feather boards should also be used. Also, the accessory dado head table insert Delta model 38122 (E) Fig. 40, must be used in place o[...]

MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BLADE 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM 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. 44, and raise the saw blade to its maximum height. 3. Remove the blade guard and spr eader assembly . NOTE: THE BLADE MUST BE IN THE 90 DEGREE PO[...]

18 SERVICE AND REP AIRS All quality tools will eventually requir e servicing or replacement of parts due to wear fr om normal use. These operations, including brush inspection and replacement, should ONL Y be performed by either an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE ST A TION or a POR TER-CABLE • DEL T A F ACTOR Y SERVICE CENTER. All r epairs made b[...]

19 19 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[...]

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22 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 r epair 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 materia[...]

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