Porter-Cable 746 - Manual (Page 9)

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SELECTING THE BLADE
For best performance, longer blade life, and smoother cut, select the
proper blade for the job. A complete line of accessories is available from
your Porter-Cable
•
Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable
•
Delta Factory Service
Centers, and Porter-Cable Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our
Web Site www.porter-cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your
nearest supplier.
When cutting metal always select a blade which will allow at least three teeth
to be engaged in the thickness of material.
BLADE CLAMP FEATURES
1. Model 745 is supplied with a standard hex key blade clamp.
2. Models 746 and 748 are supplied with a keyless Quik-Change™ blade
clamp.
Disconnect tool from power source.
1. Use hex wrench (supplied with Model 745), to loosen blade clamp
screw (A) Fig. 1, by turning counterclockwise three to four turns.
2. Insert the blade into the blade clamp until it bottoms, (A) Fig. 2. When
the blade is properly positioned: the hole in the blade shank will align
with the hole (B) Fig. 3, in the backside of blade clamp.
3. Firmly tighten clamp screw.
4. To remove blade, loosen blade clamp screw three to four turns and pull
blade from clamp.
Never touch blade immediately after use, as it may be
extremely hot.
A
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
A
INSTALLING THE BLADE MODEL 745
OPERATION