Porter-Cable 617 - Maintenance

POCKET CUTS
A Pocket cut is one which must be made inside the area of the material
and not starting from the edge. Mark the area clearly with lines on all
sides. Start near the corner of one side and place front edge of saw
base firmly on the work. Hold saw up so blade clears the material. Be
sure you have adjusted the blade properly for depth of cut. Push the
telescoping guard lever all the way back so the blade is exposed as
shown in Fig. 12. Start the motor and lower the blade into the work.
After the blade has cut thru, and the base rests flat on the work, follow
the line right up to the corner. Use a keyhole or bayonet saw to cut
the corners out clean.
Fig. 12
MAINTENANCE
KEEP TOOL CLEAN
Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. Wear
safety glasses while performing this operation. Remove built up grime
resulting from working with green or sappy wood. ALL PLASTIC PARTS
SHOULD BE CLEANED WITH SOFT CLOTHS.
NOTE: Never use solvents to clean plastic parts. Plastics can be
easily damaged by such solvents.
CAUTION: Wear safety glasses while using compressed air.
FAILURE TO START
Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the
cord plug are making good contact in the outlet. Also, check for blown
fuses or open circuit breakers in the line.
LUBRICATION
It is recommended that your saw be lubricated after each 50 hours of
use. A grease cup (A), Fig. 13, is located at the rear of the gear housing
between the handle and blade well. Clean the grease cup and surrounding
area. Remove the cap and fill it with Porter-Cable Gear Lubricant Catalog
No. 801945. Install the grease cap on the grease cup body and screw
it on as far as it will go to force the lubricant into the gear chamber.
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