Porter-Cable PC305TP User manual

Instruction manual
Manuel d'instructions
Manual de'instrucciones
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INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE
SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.
ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO
ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO. CATALOG NUMBER
PC305TP
12-1/2 inch (317 mm)
Portable Planer
Raboteuse portative
de 317 mm (12-1/2 po)
Cepillo Portátil de 317
mm (12-1/2 pulg.)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment.
When using tools or equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal
injury. Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and
property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. PORTER-CABLE
strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it
was designed.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
For your own safety, read the instruction manual1.
before operating the machine. Learning the machine’s
application, limitations, and specific hazards will greatly
minimize the possibility of accidents and injury.
Wear eye and hearing protection and always use2.
safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are not safety
glasses. Use certified safety equipment. Eye protection
equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards.
Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19
standards.
Wear proper apparel.3. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Nonslip protective footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
Do not use the machine in a dangerous environment.4.
The use of power tools in damp or wet locations or in rain
can cause shock or electrocution. Keep your work area
well-lit to prevent tripping or placing arms, hands, and
fingers in danger.
Do not operate electric tools near flammable liquids5.
or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors and
switches in these tools may spark and ignite fumes.
Maintain all tools and machines in peak condition.6.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Poorly maintained tools and
machines can further damage the tool or machine and/or
cause injury.
Check for damaged parts.7. Before using the machine,
check for any damaged parts. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or any other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced with PORTER-CABLE or
factory authorized replacement parts. Damaged parts can
cause further damage to the machine and/or injury.
Keep the work area clean.8. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.
Keep children and visitors away.9. Your shop is a
potentially dangerous environment. Children and visitors
can be injured.
Reduce the risk of unintentional starting.10. Make sure
that the switch is in the "OFF" position before plugging in
the power cord. In the event of a power failure, move the
switch to the "OFF" position. An accidental start-up can
cause injury. Do not touch the plug’s metal prongs when
unplugging or plugging in the cord.
Use the guards.11. Check to see that all safety devices are
in place, secured, and working correctly to prevent injury.
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before starting12.
the machine. Tools, scrap pieces, and other debris can
be thrown at high speed, causing injury.
Use the right machine.13. Don’t force a machine or an
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
Damage to the machine and/or injury may result.
Use recommended accessories.14. The use of accessories
and attachments not recommended by PORTER-CABLE
may cause damage to the machine or injury to the user.
Use the proper extension cord.15. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power
and overheating. See the Extension Cord Chart for the
correct size depending on the cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Secure the workpiece.16. Use clamps or a vise to hold the
workpiece when practical. Loss of control of a workpiece
can cause injury.
Feed the workpiece against the direction of the17.
rotation of the blade, cutter, or abrasive surface.
Feeding it from the other direction will cause the
workpiece to be thrown out at high speed.
Don’t force the workpiece on the machine.18. Damage to
the machine and/or injury may result.
Don’t overreach.19. Loss of balance can make you fall into
a working machine, causing injury.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Failure to follow these rules may result in
serious personal injury.
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.

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Never stand on the machine.20. Injury could occur if the
tool tips, or if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.
Never leave the machine running unattended.21. Turn
the power off. Don’t leave the machine until it comes to a
complete stop. A child or visitor could be injured.
Turn the machine "OFF", and disconnect the machine22.
from the power source before installing or removing
accessories, changing cutters, adjusting or changing
set-ups. When making repairs, be sure to lock the start
switch in the “OFF” position. An accidental start-up can
cause injury.
Make your workshop childproof with padlocks, master23.
switches, or by removing starter keys. The accidental
start-up of a machine by a child or visitor could cause
injury.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common24.
sense. Do not use the machine when you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in injury.
25. Use of this tool can generate and
disperse dust or other airborne particles, including
wood dust, crystalline silica dust and asbestos dust.
Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate
tool in well ventilated area and provide for proper dust
removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible.
Exposure to the dust may cause serious and permanent
respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious
lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the
dust, and avoid prolonged contact with dust. Allowing
dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin
may promote absorption of harmful material. Always
use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust exposure, and wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
1. Do not operate this machine until it is completely
assembled and installed according to the instructions. A
machine incorrectly assembled can cause serious injury.
2. Obtain advice from your supervisor, instructor, or another
qualified person if you are not thoroughly familiar with the
operation of this machine. Knowledge is safety.
3. Follow all wiring codes and recommended electrical
connections to prevent shock or electrocution.
4. Keep knives sharp and free from rust and pitch. Dull or
rusted knives work harder and can cause kickback.
5. Never turn the machine "ON" before clearing the table of
all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.). Flying debris can
cause serious injury.
6. Never turn the machine "ON" with the work- piece contacting
the cutterhead. Kickback can occur.
7. Secure the machine to a supporting surface to prevent the
machine from sliding, walking or tipping over.
8. Properly secure the knives in the cutterhead before turning
the power "ON". Loose blades may be thrown out at high
speeds causing serious injury.
9. Lock the speed setting securely before feeding the
workpiece through the machine. Changing speeds while
planing can cause kick-back.
10. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions. A sudden
slip could cause a hand to move into the knives.
11. Keep arms, hands, and fingers away from the cutterhead,
the chip exhaust opening, and the feed rollers to prevent
severe cuts.
12. Never reach into the cutterhead area while the machine is
running. Your hands can be drawn into the knives.
13. Do not stand in line with the workpiece. Kickback can
cause injury.
Failure to follow these rules may result in
serious personal injury.
14. Allow the cutterhead to reach full speed before feeding
a workpiece. Changing speeds while planing can cause
kickback.
15. When planing bowed stock, place the concave (cup down)
side of the stock on the table and cut with the grain to
prevent kickback.
16. Do not feed a workpiece that is warped, contains knots,
or is embedded with foreign objects (nails, staples, etc.).
Kickback can occur.
17. Do not feed a short, thin, or narrow workpiece into the
machine. Your hands can be drawn into the knives and/
or the workpiece can be thrown at high speeds. See the
Operation section of this instruction manual for details.
18. Do not feed a workpiece into the outfeed end of the machine.
The workpiece will be thrown out of the opposite side at
high speeds.
19. Remove shavings only with the power "OFF" and the
cutterhead stopped to prevent serious injury.
20. Properly support long or wide work-pieces. Loss of control of
the workpiece can cause serious injury.
21. Never perform layout, assembly or set-up work on the table/
work area when the machine is running. Serious injury will
result.
22. Turn the machine "OFF", disconnect it from the power
source, and clean the table/work area before leaving the
machine. Lock the switch in the "OFF" position to prevent
un-authorized use. Someone else might accidentally start
the machine and cause injury to themselves or others.
23. Additional information regarding the safe and proper
operation of power tools (i.e. a safety video) is available
from the Power Tool Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue,
Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 (www.powertoolinstitute.
com). Information is also available from the National Safety
Council, 1121 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-3201.
Please refer to the American National Standards Institute
ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking Machines
and the U.S. Department of Labor Regulations.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC
SAFETY RULES

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Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀masonry products, and
฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀(CCA).
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀฀sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed
areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your
mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of
harmful chemicals.
Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse
dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or
other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles
away from face and body. Always operate tool in well-ventilated
area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection
system wherever possible.
POWER CONNECTIONS
A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines.
This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be
protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. NOTE: Time delay
fuses should be marked “D” in Canada and “T” in the US. 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 the
machine to the power line, make sure the switch (or switches)
is in the "OFF" position and be sure that the electric current is
of the same characteristics as indicated on the machine. All
line connections should make good contact. Running on low
voltage will damage the machine.
Do not expose the machine to rain or operate
the machine in damp locations.
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Your machine is wired for 120 Volts, 60 HZ alternating current.
Before connecting the machine to the power source, make sure
the switch is in the "OFF" position.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This machine must be grounded while in use
to protect the operator from electric shock.
1. All grounded, cord-connected machines:
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current
to reduce the risk of electric shock. This machine is
equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The
conductor with insulation having an outer surface that
Fig. B
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
CURRENT
CARRYING
PRONGS
GROUNDING BLADE
IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES
GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
GROUNDING MEANS
ADAPTER
is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-
grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the
electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the
equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if
the grounding instructions are not completely understood,
or if in doubt as to whether the machine is properly
grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and matching 3-conductor
receptacles that accept the machine’s plug, as shown in
Fig. A.
Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.
2. Grounded, cord-connected machines intended for use
on a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than
150 volts:
If the machine is intended for use on a circuit that has
an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Fig. A, the
machine will have a grounding plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in Fig. A. A temporary adapter, which looks like
the adapter illustrated in Fig. B, may be used to connect
this plug to a matching 2-conductor receptacle as shown
in Fig. B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only until a properly
grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
The green-colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. Whenever
the adapter is used, it must be held in place with a metal
screw.
NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not
permitted by the Canadian Electric Code.
In all cases, make certain that the receptacle
in question is properly grounded. If you are not sure, have
a qualified electrician check the receptacle.
Fig. A

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EXTENSION CORDS
Use proper extension cords. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire
extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug
and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s
plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting
in loss of power and overheating. Fig. D-1 shows the
correct gauge to use depending on the cord length. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
Fig. D-1
MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES
Ampere Total Length Gauge of
Rating Volts of Cord in Feet Extension Cord
0-6 120 up to 25 18 AWG
0-6 120 25-50 16 AWG
0-6 120 50-100 16 AWG
0-6 120 100-150 14 AWG
6-10 120
up to 25 18 AWG
6-10 120 25-50 16 AWG
6-10 120 50-100 14 AWG
6-10 120 100-150 12 AWG
10-12 120
up to 25 16 AWG
10-12 120 25-50 16 AWG
10-12 120 50-100 14 AWG
10-12 120 100-150 12 AWG
12-16 120
up to 25 14 AWG
12-16 120 25-50 12 AWG
12-16 120 GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED
FOREWORD
PC305TP is a 12-1/2 inch (317 mm) Portable Planer. This planer can handle workpieces up to 12-1/2 inches (317 mm) wide and 6
inches (152 mm) thick. The maximum depth of cut is 3/32 inch (2.4 mm). The PC305TP features a powerful 15 amp, 120 volt motor, a
two-knife cutterhead with double-edged reversible knives, knife-installation tool and wrench.
NOTE: The picture on the manual cover illustrates the current production model. All other illustrations contained in the manual are
representative only and may not depict the actual labeling or accessories included. These are intended to illustrate technique only.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CARTON CONTENTS
1. Planer
2. Cutterhead Guard
3. Knife Transfer Tool
4. 5 mm Wrench Assembly
5. M5 x 20 mm Hex Socket Head Screw
6. M5 x 10 mm Knob (2)
7. Elevating Handle
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