Operation, Assembly, Selecting the blade – Porter-Cable 741 User Manual
Page 9: Blade clamp features, Installing the blade

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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 Supplier, Porter-Cable 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
The
Model 741 is supplied with a keyless Quik-Change™ blade clamp.
INSTALLING THE BLADE
MODEL 741
with Keyless Quik-Change™ Blade Clamp
1. The reciprocating shaft must be fully extended to permit access to the
Quik-Change™ blade release collar (A) Fig. 1. If necessary, gently
squeeze the trigger switch to move the reciprocating shaft to its
outermost position (as shown in Fig. 1).
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
2. Pivot the guide shoe (A) Fig. 2, forward to improve access to the blade
clamp (B) Fig. 2.
3. To open the blade clamp: rotate and hold the blade release collar (A) Fig.
OPERATION
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
B
A
A
NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or
tools are required.
ASSEMBLY