Operation – Porter-Cable PCB270TS User Manual

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BASIC SAW OPERATIONS

NOTE: The table top surfaces should be cleaned to

remove the protective coating that it is shipped with

before using the saw.

RAISING THE BLADE (FIG. LL)

To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation

handwheel (1) to the desired blade height.

Fig. LL

TILTING THE BLADE (FIG. LL)

1. To tilt the saw blade for bevel cutting, loosen the lock

handle (2) by turning clockwise and turn the tilting

hand wheel (3).

2. Tighten the lock handle (2) counterclockwise to

secure.

ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. MM)

The ON / OFF switch has a removable safety key. With

the key removed from the switch, unauthorized and

hazardous use by children and others is minimized and

the saw will not turn on.

1. Lift the switch cover (1).

2. To turn the table saw ON, insert the black key (2) into

the key slot in the center of the switch (3).

3. Push the key ﬁrmly into the slot, then pull switch up

to the ON position to start the table saw.

4. To turn the table saw OFF push the switch to the

down position.

NOTE: The switch cover is designed

to allow the saw to be turned off by pressing on the

cover either with a hand or knee.

5. Remove black safety key when saw is not in use to

prevent unauthorized usage.

Fig. MM

OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. NN)

This saw has an overload reset button (1) that resets the

motor after it shuts off due to overloading or low voltage.

If the motor stops during operation, turn the ON / OFF

switch to the OFF position. Wait about ﬁve minutes for

the motor to cool, push in on the reset button (1) and

turn the switch to the ON position.

Fig. NN

USING THE DUST PORT (FIG. OO)

To prevent ﬁre hazard, clean and remove sawdust from

under the saw frequently.
The sawdust port has a 2-1/2 in. (63.5 mm, O.D.)

diameter opening, suitable for attaching to a wet/dry

vacuum hose to help keep the work area free of

sawdust.

To prevent sawdust buildup inside the saw housing,

attach a vacuum hose (1) to the dust port (2) at the rear

of the table saw. DO NOT operate the saw with the hose

in place unless the vacuum is turned on.

Fig. OO

OPERATION

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