Porter-Cable 557 User 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 that the person who is
to use this equipment carefully reads and
understands these instructions before
starting operations.
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Part No. 912938 - 04-18-05
Double Insulated
Plate Joiner
MODEL
557

Porter-Cable 557 Specifications

General

Weight	7.5 lbs
Adjustable Fence	Yes
Dust Collection	Yes
Type	Plate Joiner
No Load Speed	10, 000 RPM
Dust Port	Yes
Blade Diameter	4 in

Summary

IMPORTANT OPERATING ADVICE

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES

Safety Guidelines

General Safety Rules

Outlines fundamental safety precautions for operating power tools.

Additional Specific Safety Rules

Details safety rules specific to the plate joiner's operation.

SAFETY GUIDELINES DEFINITIONS

California Proposition 65 Warning

Alerts users to specific chemical hazards in California.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Electrical Safety

Precautions to prevent electric shock and related hazards.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Eye and Hearing Protection

Emphasizes the use of safety glasses and hearing protection.

Dust and Airborne Particle Hazard

Warns about dust generation and necessary protective measures.

OPERATION

Starting and Stopping the Tool

ADJUSTING DEPTH OF GROOVE

Fine Adjustment of Groove Depth

Details how to perform fine adjustments to the groove depth.

ADJUSTABLE FENCE

Fence Height Adjustment

Fence Angle Adjustment

BLADE INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT

Blade Replacement Procedure

Step-by-step guide for replacing the tool's blade.

POSITIONING GROOVES

SURFACE ("T") JOINTS

Making Surface Joints

BUTT AND MITER JOINTS

Making Butt Joints

Making Miter Joints

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE

Failure to Start

Steps to take if the tool fails to start.

Brush Inspection and Service

SERVICE AND ACCESSORIES

Service and Repairs

Details on how to get the tool serviced and repaired.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Porter-Cable Limited One Year Warranty

SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS