Double Insulated 10" Bench Top Table Saw Instruction Manual

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FORTABLE SAWSFAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE until it isassembled and installed according to theinstructions.2. OBTAIN ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPERVISOR,instructor, or another qualified person if you arenot familiar with the operation of this machine.3. FOLLOW ALL WIRING CODES and recommendedelectrical connections.4. USE THE GUARDS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.Check to see that they are in place, secured, andworking correctly.5. AVOID KICKBACK by:A. keeping blade sharp and free of rust and pitch.B. keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade.C. using saw blade guard and spreader for everypossible operation, including all throughsawing.D. pushing the workpiece past the saw blade priorto release.E. never ripping a workpiece that is twisted orwarped, or does not have a straight edge toguide along the fence.F. using featherboards when the anti-kickbackdevice cannot be used.G. never sawing a large workpiece that cannot becontrolled.H. never using the fence as a guide whencrosscutting.I. never sawing a workpiece with loose knots orother flaws.6. ALWAYS USE GUARDS, SPLITTER, AND ANTI-KICKBACK FINGERS whenever possible.7. REMOVE CUT-OFF PIECES AND SCRAPS fromthe table before starting the saw. The vibration of themachine may cause them to move into the sawblade and be thrown out. After cutting, turn themachine off. After the blade has come to acomplete stop, remove all debris.8. NEVER START THE MACHINE with the workpieceagainst the blade.9. NEVER run the workpiece between the fence and amoulding cutterhead.10. NEVER perform “free-hand” operations. Use eitherthe fence or miter gauge to position and guide theworkpiece.11. HOLD THE WORKPIECE FIRMLY against the mitergauge or fence.12. USE PUSH STICK(S) for ripping a narrowworkpiece.13. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HANDPOSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause ahand to move into the blade.14. KEEP ARMS, HANDS, AND FINGERS away fromthe blade.15. NEVER have any part of your body in line with thepath of the saw blade.16. NEVER REACH AROUND or over the saw blade.17. NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade withoutfirst turning the machine “OFF”.18. PROPERLY SUPPORT LONG OR WIDEworkpieces.19. NEVER PERFORM LAYOUT, assembly or set-upwork on the table/work area when the machine isrunning.20. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF” AND DISCONNECTTHE MACHINE from the power source beforeinstalling or removing accessories, before adjustingor changing set-ups, or when making repairs.21. TURN THE MACHINE “OFF”, disconnect themachine from the power source, and clean thetable/work area before leaving the machine. LOCKTHE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION to preventunauthorized use.22. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safeand proper operation of power tools (i.e. a safetyvideo) is available from the Power Tool Institute,1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-2851(www.powertoolinstitute.com). Information is alsoavailable from the National Safety Council, 1121Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201. Pleaserefer to the American National Standards InstituteANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for WoodworkingMachines and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA1910.213 Regulations.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.Refer to them oftenand use them to instruct others.4
Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extensioncord is in good condition. When using an extensioncord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry thecurrent of the machine. An undersized cord will cause adrop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power andoverheating. Fig. D, shows the correct gauge to usedepending on the cord length. If in doubt, use the nextheavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, theheavier the cord.FOREWORDPOWER CONNECTIONSA separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and shouldbe protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. Before connecting themachine to the power line, make sure the switch (s) is in the “OFF” position and be sure that the electric current is ofthe same characteristics as indicated on the machine. All line connections should make good contact. Running on lowvoltage will damage the machine.DO NOT EXPOSE THE MACHINE TO RAIN OR OPERATE THE MACHINE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.POLARIZED PLUGS: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider thanthe other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it stilldoes not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.MOTORMany Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plusor minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate of the tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C.current only. Refer to the specification plate on your tool for proper voltage and current rating.Do not operate your tool on a current where the voltage is not within correct limits. Do not operate toolsrated A.C. on a D.C. current. To do so may seriously damage the tool.REPLACEMENT PARTSWhen servicing, use only identical replacement parts.EXTENSION CORDSMINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORDRECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINESAmpere Total Length Gauge ofRating Volts of Cord in Feet Extension Cord0-6 120 up to 25 18 AWG0-6 120 25-50 16 AWG0-6 120 50-100 16 AWG0-6 120 100-150 14 AWG6-10 120 up to 25 18 AWG6-10 120 25-50 16 AWG6-10 120 50-100 14 AWG6-10 120 100-150 12 AWG10-12 120 up to 25 16 AWG10-12 120 25-50 16 AWG10-12 120 50-100 14 AWG10-12 120 100-150 12 AWG12-16 120 up to 25 14 AWG12-16 120 25-50 12 AWG12-16 120 GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDEDFig. DFUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONThe Porter-Cable Model 3812 is a 10" Bench Top Table Saw. The saw comes with a 26"x20" table surface with a ripfence extension wing which provides a 24½" rip capacity for ripping 4x8 sheets. The Model 3812 comes with a Riptide24 tooth carbide-tipped blade, miter gauge, rip fence, quick release blade guard, and blade changing wrenches.UNPACKING AND CLEANINGCarefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container. Remove the protective coating from allunpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasolineor lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household floor pastewax.NOTICE: THE MANUAL COVER PHOTO ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENTPRODUCTION MODEL. ALL OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS ARE REPRESENTATIVEONLY AND MAY NOT DEPICT THE ACTUAL COLOR, LABELING ORACCESSORIES AND MAY BE INTENDED TO ILLUSTRATE TECHNIQUE ONLY.5
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