Porter-Cable 750 manual

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

6 ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 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" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. 2. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and[...]

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

8 Length of Cord in Feet 115V 25 Ft. 50 Ft. 100 Ft. 150 Ft. 200 Ft. 250 Ft. 300 Ft. 400 Ft. 500 Ft. 230V 50 Ft. 100 Ft. 200 Ft. 300 Ft. 400 Ft. 500 Ft. 600 Ft. 800 Ft. 1000 Ft. 0 - 2 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 6 1 61 4 1 41 2 1 2 2 - 3 1 8 1 8 1 6 1 4 1 41 2 1 21 0 1 0 3 - 4 1 8 1 8 1 6 1 4 1 21 2 1 01 0 8 4-5 18 18 14 12 12 10 10 8 8 5-6 18 16 14 12 10 10 8 8 [...]

9 SELECTING THE BLADE For best performance, longer blade life, and smoother cut, select the proper blade for the job. When cutting metal always select a blade which will allow at least three teeth to be engaged in the thickness of material. INST ALLING THE BLADE with Keyless Quik-Change ™ Blade Clamp 1. The reciprocating shaft must be fully exten[...]

10 If the blade breaks leaving nothing to grasp (to pull it from the clamp), it may be necessary to use another blade as a tool to aid in removing the broken piece (see Fig. 5). While holding the release collar in the open position, use the tip of another blade to “hook” the broken piece and pull it from the clamp. (A thin, fine-toothed, metal-[...]

11 ROT A TABLE GEAR HOUSING ADJUSTMENT DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. The variable angle reciprocating saw is designed with a rotatable gear housing for easy adjustment of cutting angle. This feature permits access to places where conventional tools cannot be used. 2. The gear housing can rotate 90° up or 90° down. The angle can be adjuste[...]

12 PIVOTING GUIDE SHOE ADJUSTMENT with keyless Quik-Change ™ DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. DO NOT OPERATE THE TIGER SAW ® WITH THE GUIDE SHOE REMOVED. The Model 750 is supplied with a keyless Quik-Change ™ guide shoe. The pivoting guide shoe (A) Fig. 10, serves as a rest while making a cut and it can be adjusted to accommodate many types [...]

13 HOW TO HOLD SAW The metal parts of the saw, blade and pivoting guide shoe may be made live if the blade cuts into live wiring within a wall. To prevent accidental electrical shock the tool must be held as shown in Fig. 13 or Fig.14, and have the rubber front housing cover properly installed and NOT DAMAGED . The rubber front housing cover also s[...]

14 TO ST ART AND STOP SAW 1. Make sure swicth is off and power circuit voltage is the same as shown on the specification plate on the saw. Connect saw to power circuit. 2. Hold saw firmly (see Fig. 13 or Fig.14). Squeeze trigger switch (A) Fig. 15, to start motor. Release trigger to stop motor. V ARIABLE SPEED The saw is equipped with a variable sp[...]

15 PLUNGE CUTS The variable angle reciprocating saw can be used for plunge cutting wood, plywood, wallboard, and plastic materials. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PLUNGE CUT METAL. Clearly mark line of cut on the work. Grasp front housing with one hand and rear handle with the other hand. Choose a convenient starting point inside the line of cut in waste materi[...]

16 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 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 plasti[...]

17 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 Web Site www.porter-cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier. Since accessories other than those offered by Porter-Cable • [...]

18 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[...]

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[...]