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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
FOREWORD
Porter-Cable Model 552 is a compact, high speed, production Pocket
Cutter
®
. It cuts a
3
/8" wide pocket and drills a
9
/64" pilot hole in one quick,
hand operated, cycle. It accepts materials that are
1
/2" to
15
/16" thick*, and
works well in hardwood, softwood, high pressure plastic laminate, particle
board, MDF, and melamine.
*NOTE: A
1
/8" thick spacer must be attached to the table top when cutting materials
1
/2"to
5
/8" thick. Material must be at least
1
/2" thick, and at least 1
1
/2" wide, and at least 1
1
/2" long.
UNPACKING
1. Carefully remove all of the components from the carton. We recommend
you retain all packing materials until after you have inspected and
satisfactorily operated the machine.
WARNING: Do not connect the machine to the power source until
you read and understand this entire instruction manual.
2. Locate each of the items listed below (see Fig. 1).
A Literature/Hardware Package containing:
Instruction Manual Square Drive, Screwdriver Bit
Service Parts List
3
/8" Pocket Cutting Bit
1
1
/8" Wrenches (set of two)
9
/64" Pilot Hole Drill Bit
11
/16" and
7
/16" Wrench Drill Motor Mounting Screw (
1
/4"-20 ×
1
/2"
5
/32" Hex Wrench long, flat head, machine screw)
B Hardware Package containing:
Machine Feet (four pcs.)
Flat Washers (four pcs.)
5
/16" × 18 Hex Nuts (four pcs.)
1
/4"-20 ×
5
/8" Machine Screws (four pcs.)
C Table Top E Pocket Cutting Motor
D Cabinet Assembly F Drill Motor
3. Place the Cabinet Assembly onto a sturdy, level work table.
4. Familiarize yourself with all features and controls as shown in Fig. 2.
A
B
E
F
D
C
Fig. 1
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