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Porter-Cable 447 User Manual

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TO ADJUST DEPTH OF CUT FOR NORMAL CUTTING

It is recommended that the depth of cut be adjusted so that the saw blade
just protrudes through the thickness of material being cut. Adjust depth of
cut as follows:
1.

DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2.

Lift up depth adjustment locking lever (A) Fig. 4, at rear of saw.

3.

Raise or lower saw housing until the blade extends the desired distance

below base.

NOTE: The upper guard (B) Fig. 4, is marked in

1

/

4

" increments for

convenience in setting depth of cut. Align the depth segment mark
(C) Fig. 4, with the desired depth marking on the guard.

4.

Press depth adjusting locking lever down firmly locking saw in selected

position.

TO ADJUST FOR BEVEL CUTS

1.

DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

2.

Loosen the bevel adjusting knob (A) Fig. 5.

3.

Tilt saw base until desired graduation line on the bevel segment (B) Fig.

5, lines up with indicating mark (C) Fig. 5 on bracket.

4.

Tighten bevel adjustment knob firmly.

B

Fig. 3

A

Fig. 4

B

A

C

B

A