Porter-Cable PC15TCS User manual

7-1/4 inch (185mm)
Circular Saw
Instruction manual
Manuel d'instructions
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Scie circulaire de 7 1/4 po
(185 mm)
Sierra circular
185 mm (7-1/4 pulgadas)
CATALOG NUMBERS
PC15TCS
PC15TCSM
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General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of
electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection
can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
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b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the
power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS
a. Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on
auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they
cannot be cut by the blade.
b. Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the
blade below the workpiece.
c. Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a full
tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
d. Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure the
workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to
minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
e. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with
a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and shock
the operator.
f. When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the
accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.
g. Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of
arbor holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run
eccentrically, causing loss of control.
h. Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers and
bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of
operation.
CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK:
• Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing
an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.
• When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls
and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.
• If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the
blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf
and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
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a. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to
resist kickback forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but not
in line with the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, but
kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
b. When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the
trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a
complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the
saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate
and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.
c. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and
check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding,
it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
d. Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback.
Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under
the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
e. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
f. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before
making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
g. Use extra caution when making a "plunge cut" into existing walls or other
blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
LOWER GUARD SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
a. Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the
saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or
tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower
guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure
it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and
depths of cut.
b. Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are
not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may
operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
c. Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as
"plunge cuts" and "compound cuts." Raise lower guard by retracting handle
and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
d. Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw
down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to
walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the
blade to stop after switch is released.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
•Keep your body positioned to either side of the blade, but not in line with the
saw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards (see Causes and
Operator Prevention of Kickback and KICKBACK).
•Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
•Always make sure nothing interferes with the movement of the lower blade guard.
•Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool
warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart
and cause injury. Accessory ratings must always be above tool speed as shown on
tool nameplate.
• Always be sure all components are mounted properly and securely before using tool.
• Always handle the saw blade with care when mounting or removing it.
• Always wait until the motor has reached full speed before starting a cut.
• Always keep handles dry, clean and free of oil and grease. Hold the tool firmly with
both hands when in use.
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• Always be alert at all times, especially during repetitive, monotonous operations.
Always be sure of position of your hands relative to the blade.
• Stay clear of end pieces that may fall after cutting off. They may be hot, sharp and/or
heavy. Serious personal injury may result.
• Replace or repair damaged cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding-type plugs and 3-pole
receptacles that accept the toolʼs plug.
•An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge)
for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the
cable, that is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using
more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension
contains at least the minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct size to
use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
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:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (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.
•Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, 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 disperse 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 wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to
ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from
this product may contribute to hearing loss.
ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety
glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
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Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gauge
Than Than
0-6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
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.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
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SYMBOLS
• The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V..................volts A ..................amperes
Hz................hertz W..................watts
min ..............minutes ................alternating current
............direct current no ................no load speed
................Class I Construction ..................earthing terminal
(grounded) ................safety alert symbol
................Class II Construction .../min or rpm..revolutions or reciprocation
(double insulated) per minute
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
Figure A
1. On/off switch
2. Main handle
3. Auxillary handle
4. Spindle lock button
5. Shoe
6. Saw blade
7. Saw blade guard
8. Blade guard retracting
lever
9. Saw blade wrench
10. Bevel adjustment lever
11. Depth adjustment lever
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SUPPORTING LARGE PANELS /
SECURING WORKPIECE
Support large panels to minimize the risk of
blade pinching and kickback. Large panels
tend to sag under their own weight as
shown in figure B.
Supports must be placed under the panel
on both sides, near the line of cut and near
the edge of the panel (figure C).
Never hold piece being cut in your hands
or across your leg (figure D).
Secure the workpiece to a stable platform
as shown in figure E. It is important to
support the work properly to minimize body
exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
BWrong
Material bends on blade causing heavy loads or kickback
C
Support work near cut
D
E
Wrong
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INTENDED USE
These circular saws are designed for professional wood cutting applications.
DO NOT use water feed attachments with this saw.
DO NOT use abrasive wheels or blades.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids
or gases.
ASSEMBLY/ SET-UP
Always unplug saw from power supply before any of the following
operations.
Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal
injury could result.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT(FIGURE F, F1 & G)
The depth of cut should be set according to the thickness of the workpiece.
• Loosen the lever (11) to unlock the saw shoe (figures F & F1).
• Move the saw shoe (5) into the desired
position. The corresponding depth of cut
can be read from the scale (12).
• Tighten the lever to lock the saw shoe in
place.
• Set depth adjustment of saw such that one
half of a tooth of the blade projects below
the workpiece as shown in figure G.
Setting the saw at the proper cutting depth
keeps blade friction to a minimum, removes
sawdust from between the blade teeth,
results in cooler, faster sawing and reduces
the chance of kickback.
F
12
5
11
Tip of tooth
Surface of wood
G
F1
12
5
11
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ADJUSTING THE BEVEL ANGLE
(FIGURE H)
The PC15TCS can be set to bevel angles
between 0° and 45°.
The PC15TCSM can be set to bevel angles
between 0° and 55°.
• Loosen the bevel locking lever (10) to
unlock the saw shoe (5).
• Move the saw into the desired position.
The corresponding bevel angle can be
read from the scale (12).
• Tighten the locking lever to lock the saw in
place.
SHOE ADJUSTMENT
ALWAYS TURN OFF AND DISCONNECT TOOL BEFORE
CHANGING ACCESSORIES OR MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
Your shoe has been factory set to assure that the blade is perpendicular to the shoe. If
after extended use, you need to re-align the blade follow the directions below:
ADJUSTING FOR 90 DEGREE CUTS
1. Return the saw to 0 degrees bevel.
2. Place the saw on its side, and retract the lower
guard.
3. Loosen the bevel adjustment lever (10). Place a
square against the blade and the shoe as shown in
figure I1.
PC15TCS ONLY
4. Using a wrench and a phillips screwdriver,
loosen the nut and turn the screw shown in
figure I2 until the blade and the shoe are both in
flush contact with the square. Using the
screwdriver to hold the screw in position, tighten
the nut down against the metal flange. Retighten
the bevel adjustment lever.
PC15TCSM ONLY
5. Using a hex wrench, turn the set screw on the
underside of the shoe shown in figure I3 until the
blade and the shoe are both in flush contact with
the square. Retighten the bevel adjustment lever.
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE DEPTH AND BEVEL LEVERS -
(FIGURES (J1, J2)
It may be desirable to adjust the depth
adjustment lever or the bevel adjustment
lever. They may loosen in time and hit the
shoe before tightening. To tighten the
levers for the PC15TCS, follow the steps
below:
• Remove retaining ring (shown in figure
J1) and thin flat washer. Retain for
reassembly.
H
10
12
5
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PC15TCS
PC15TCSM
I1
I2
I3
J1
PC15TCS
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• Slide lever off the end of the nut, rotate the lever one position counter clockwise and slide
lever down onto nut.
• Reinstall flat washer, and reinstall retaining ring in groove on nut.
To tighten the levers for the PC15TCSM, follow the steps below:
• Remove retaining ring (shown in figure J2)
and thin flat washer. Retain for reassembly.
• Remove the lever and rotate the lever one
position counter clockwise and slide lever into
feature.
• Reinstall flat washer and lock ring with the
concave side against the lever.
KERF INDICATOR (FIGURE K)
The front of the saw shoe has a kerf indicator for
vertical and bevel cutting. This indicator enables
you to guide the saw along cutting lines penciled
on the material being cut. The indicator lines up
with the left (inner) side of the saw blade, which
makes the slot or "kerf" cut by the moving blade
fall to the right of the indicator.
Additionally, the PC15TCSM has 0 and 45 degree
visual indicators - the corresponding left and right
sides of the window in the rip fence slot (see item
13 in Fig. K), and also labeled 0 and 45 degree
indicators just in front of the blade kerf (see item
14 in Fig. K). Note that the upper guard has
been removed from Fig. K for clarity.
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE BLADE
REMOVING THE BLADE (FIGURE L)
• Keep the spindle lock button (4) depressed and
rotate the blade until the spindle lock engages.
• Loosen and remove the blade retaining screw
(15) by turning it counterclockwise using the
wrench (9) supplied.
• Remove the outer washer (16).
• Remove the saw blade (6).
NOTE: Do not remove the inner washer (17)
in figure M.
ATTACHING THE BLADE (FIGURE M)
• Using the lower blade guard retracting lever,
retract the lower blade guard.
• Place the saw blade (6), on the spindle shaft,
making sure that the arrow on the blade points
in the same direction as the arrow on the tool.
Release lower guard lever.
• Fit the outer washer (16) on the spindle, with the
larger flat surface against the blade.
• Insert the blade retaining screw (15) into the
hole.
• Keep the spindle lock button (4) depressed.
• Securely tighten the blade retaining screw by
turning it clockwise using the wrench (9) supplied.
NOTE: The inner flange (17), should not be
removed. If it is removed, replace it as
shown in figure M.
J2
PC15TCSM
K
14
14
13
PC15TCS
PC15TCSM
L
4
9
15 16
15
16
617
M
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LOWER BLADE GUARD
The lower blade guard is a safety feature which reduces the risk of
serious personal injury. Never use the saw if the lower guard is missing, damaged,
misassembled or not working properly. Do not rely on the lower blade guard to protect
you under all circumstances. Your safety depends on following all warnings and
precautions as well as proper operation of the saw. Check lower guard for proper
closing before each use as outlined in Additional Specific Safety Rules. If the lower
blade guard is missing or not working properly, have the saw serviced before using. To
assure product safety and reliability, repair, maintenance and adjustment should be
performed by an authorized service center or other qualified service organization,
always using identical replacement parts.
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read, understand and
follow all important safety warnings and instructions prior to using tool.
GENERAL CUTS (IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. )
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
With unit unplugged, follow all assembly, adjustment and set up instructions.
Make sure lower guard operates. Select the proper blade for the material to be cut.
• Measure and mark work for cutting.
• Support and secure work properly (See Safety Rules and Instructions).
• Use appropriate and required safety equipment (See Safety Rules).
• Secure and maintain work area (See Safety Rules).
• With plug inserted and guard closed, make sure switch turns saw on and off.
It is important to support the work properly and to hold the saw firmly to
prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. Figure E illustrates
recommended hand position.
ATTACHING AND REMOVING A RIP FENCE (NOT INCLUDED IN PC15TCS)
(FIGURE N)
A rip fence is used to saw in a straight line parallel
to the edge of the workpiece.
ATTACHING
• Insert the rip fence (18) through the openings in
the shoe (5).
• Slide the rip fence into the desired position.
• Screw in locking knob (19) and tighten.
REMOVING
• Loosen the locking knob (19).
• Pull the rip fence out of the tool.
NOTE: If you do not have a proper fitting fence, use
a straight edge guide in contact with the edge of the
shoe to improve accuracy of cut and reduce the
possibility of binding and kickback.
OPERATION
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or
accessories.
IMPORTANT: Always make sure the depth adjustment locking lever is
in the down position before operating saw.
SWITCH
• To operate the tool, depress the trigger switch (1) in figure A. The tool will continue to
run as long as the trigger is depressed.
• To turn the tool off, release the trigger switch (1). There is no provision for locking the
tool on, and the switch should never be locked on by any other means.
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SAWING
To reduce the risk of personal injury, always hold saw firmly with both
hands on the handles.
Never attempt to use this tool by resting it upside down on a work
surface and bringing the material to the tool. Always securely clamp the workpiece and
bring the tool to the workpiece, securely holding the tool with two hands as shown in
Figure E.
Place the wider portion of the saw foot plate on that part of the work piece which is
solidly supported, not on the section that will fall off when the cut is made. As
examples, Figure E illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a board. Always
clamp work. Donʼt try to hold short pieces by hand! Remember to support cantilevered
and overhanging material. Use caution when sawing material from below.
Be sure saw is up to full speed before blade contacts material to be cut. Starting saw
with blade against material to be cut or pushed forward into kerf can result in kickback.
Push the saw forward at a speed which allows the blade to cut without laboring.
Hardness and toughness can vary even in the same piece of material, and knotty or
damp sections can put a heavy load on the saw. When this happens, push the saw
more slowly, but hard enough to keep working without much decrease in speed.
Forcing the saw can cause rough cuts, inaccuracy, kickback, and over-heating of the
motor. Should your cut begin to go off the line, donʼt try to force it back on. Release the
switch and allow blade to come to a complete stop. Then you can withdraw the saw,
sight anew, and start a new cut slightly inside the wrong one. In any event, withdraw
the saw if you must shift the cut. Forcing a correction inside the cut can stall the saw
and lead to kickback.
IF SAW STALLS, RELEASE THE TRIGGER AND BACK THE SAW UNTIL IT IS
LOOSE. BE SURE BLADE IS STRAIGHT IN THE CUT AND CLEAR OF THE
CUTTING EDGE BEFORE RESTARTING.
As you finish a cut, release the trigger and allow the blade to stop before lifting the saw
from the work. As you lift the saw, the spring tensioned telescoping guard will
automatically close under the blade. Remember the blade is exposed until this occurs.
Never reach under the work for any reason. When you have to retract the telescoping
guard manually (as is necessary for starting pocket cuts) always use the retracting lever.
NOTE: When cutting thin strips, be careful to ensure that small cutoff pieces donʼt hang
up on inside of lower guard.
HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE
• As some splintering along the line of cut on the top side of the workpiece cannot be
avoided, cut on the side where splintering is acceptable.
• Where splintering is to be minimized, e.g. when cutting laminates, clamp a piece of
plywood onto the top of the workpiece.
POCKET CUTTING (FIGURE O)
Never tie the blade guard in a raised position. Never move the saw
backwards when pocket cutting. This may cause the unit to raise up off the work
surface which could cause injury.
A pocket cut is one that is made in a floor, wall, or
other flat surface.
• Adjust the saw foot plate so the blade cuts at
desired depth.
• Tilt the saw forward and rest front of the foot plate
on material to be cut.
• Using the retracting lever, retract lower blade
guard to an upward position. Lower rear of foot
plate until blade teeth almost touch cutting line.
• Release the blade guard (its contact with the work
will keep it in position to open freely as you start
the cut). Remove hand from guard lever and
firmly grip auxiliary handle (3), as shown in figure
O. Position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback if it occurs.
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• Make sure blade is not in contact with cutting surface before starting saw.
• Start the motor and gradually lower the saw until its foot plate rests flat on the
material to be cut. Advance saw along the cutting line until cut is completed.
• Release trigger and allow blade to stop completely before withdrawing the blade from
the material.
• When starting each new cut, repeat as above.
WRENCH AND ACCESSORY STORAGE
The wrench (9) is stored in the carrying case of the PC15TCSM
as shown in figure P. Additional blades (6) can also be stored in
the case along with an area for an optional rip fence (18).
The wrench (9) can be stored on the back of the shoe of
PC15TCS as shown in figure Q.
MAINTENANCE
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect
tool from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories.
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9
9
Q
P
6
18
PC15TCS
ONLY
PC15TCSM ONLY
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
• Unit will not start. • Cord not plugged in. • Plug tool into a working outlet.
• Circuit fuse is blown. • Replace circuit fuse. (If the
product repeatedly causes the
circuit fuse to blow, discontinue
use immediately and have it
serviced at a Porter Cable service
center or authorized servicer.)
• Circuit breaker is tripped. • Reset circuit breaker. (If the
product repeatedly causes the
circuit breaker to trip,
discontinue use immediately
and have it serviced at a Porter
Cable service center or
authorized servicer.)
• Cord or switch is damaged. • Have cord or switch replaced
at a Porter Cable Service
Center or Authorized Servicer
For assistance with your product, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of
service centers, or call the Porter-Cable Customer Care Center at [phone].
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Cleaning
Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a
week.
To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved
eye protection when performing this.
Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts.
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website at
www.portercable.com. You can also order parts from your nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service
Center or Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our Customer Care
Center at [phone].
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For information about
Porter-Cable, its factory service centers or authorized warranty service centers, visit our website at
www.portercable.com or call our Customer Care Center at [phone]. All repairs made by our
service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot
guarantee repairs made or attempted by others.
You can also write to us for information at PORTER-CABLE, 4825 Highway 45 North, Jackson,
Tennessee 38305 - Attention: Product Service. Be sure to include all of the information shown on
the nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).
ACCESSORIES
Since accessories, other than those offered by Porter-Cable, have not
been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only Porter-Cable recommended accessories
should be used with this product.
A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable Factory Service
Center or a Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center. Please visit our Web Site
www.portercable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier.
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
PORTER-CABLE will repair or replace, without charge, any defects due to faulty
materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase for tools (two years
for batteries). This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool
abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit
www.portercable.com or call [phone]. This warranty does not apply to
accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary
in certain states or provinces.
In addition to the warranty, PORTER-CABLE tools are covered by our:
1 YEAR FREE SERVICE: PORTER-CABLE will maintain the tool and replace worn
parts caused by normal use, for free, any time during the first year after purchase.
90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: If you are not completely satisfied with the
performance of your PORTER-CABLE Power Tool for any reason, you can return it
within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund – no questions asked.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For
products sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained in
the packaging, call the local company or see website for warranty information.
To register your tool for warranty service visit our website at www.portercable.com.
WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT
If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call [phone] for a free
replacement.
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gray and black color scheme; a “four point star” design; and three contrasting/outlined longitudinal
stripes. The following are also trademarks for one or more Porter-Cable and Delta products: 2 BY
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4825 Highway 45 North Jackson, Tennessee 38305 [phone]
www.portercable.com
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www.portercable.com
N° DE CATALOGUE
PC15TCS
PC15TCSM
Manuel d'instructions
Scie circulaire de
7 1/4 po (185 mm)
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Avertissements de sécurité généraux pour les outils
électriques
Lire tous les avertissements de sécurité et toutes les
directives. Le non-respect des avertissements et des directives pourrait se
solder par un choc électrique, un incendie et/ou une blessure grave.
Conserver tous les avertissements et toutes les directives pour un usage
ultérieur.
Le terme «outil électrique» cité dans les avertissements se rapporte à votre
outil électrique à alimentation sur secteur (avec fil) ou par piles (sans fil).
1) Sécurité du lieu de travail
a) Tenir la zone de travail propre et bien éclairée. Les endroits sombres sont
souvent des causes d'accidents.
b) Ne pas faire fonctionner d’outils électriques dans un milieu déflagrant, soit en
présence de liquides inflammables, de gaz ou de poussière. Les outils
électriques produisent des étincelles qui peuvent enflammer la poussière ou les
vapeurs.
c) Éloigner les enfants et les curieux au moment d’utiliser un outil électrique.
Une distraction pourrait vous en faire perdre la maîtrise.
2) Sécurité en matière d’électricité
a) Les fiches des outils électriques doivent correspondre à la prise. Ne jamais
modifier la fiche en aucune façon. Ne jamais utiliser de fiche dʼadaptation avec
un outil électrique mis à la terre. Le risque de choc électrique sera réduit par
lʼutilisation de fiches non modifiées correspondant à la prise.
b) Éviter tout contact physique avec des surfaces mises à la terre comme des
tuyaux, des radiateurs, des cuisinières et des réfrigérateurs. Le risque de choc
électrique est plus élevé si votre corps est mis à la terre.
c) Ne pas exposer les outils électriques à la pluie ou à d'autres conditions où il
pourrait être mouillé. La pénétration de lʼeau dans un outil électrique augmente le
risque de choc électrique.
d) Ne pas utiliser abusivement le cordon d’alimentation. Ne jamais utiliser le
cordon pour transporter, tirer ou débrancher un outil électrique. Tenir le cordon
éloigné de la chaleur, de l’huile, des bords tranchants ou des pièces mobiles.
Les cordons endommagés ou emmêlés augmentent les risques de choc électrique.
e) Pour l’utilisation d’un outil électrique à l’extérieur, se servir d’une rallonge
convenant à une telle utilisation. Lʼutilisation dʼune rallonge conçue pour
lʼextérieur réduit les risques de choc électrique.
f) S’il est impossible d’éviter l’utilisation d’un outil électrique dans un endroit
humide, brancher l’outil dans une prise ou sur un circuit d’alimentation dotés
d’un disjoncteur de fuite à la terre (GFCI). Lʼutilisation de ce type de disjoncteur
réduit les risques de choc électrique.
3) Sécurité personnelle
a) Être vigilant, surveiller le travail effectué et faire preuve de jugement
lorsqu’un outil électrique est utilisé. Ne pas utiliser d’outil électrique en cas
de fatigue ou sous l’influence de drogues, d’alcool ou de médicaments. Un
simple moment dʼinattention en utilisant un outil électrique peut entraîner des
blessures corporelles graves.
b) Utiliser des équipements de protection individuelle. Toujours porter une
protection oculaire. Lʼutilisation dʼéquipements de protection comme un masque
antipoussière, des chaussures antidérapantes, un casque de sécurité ou des
protecteurs auditifs lorsque la situation le requiert réduira les risques de blessures
corporelles.
c) Empêcher les démarrages intempestifs. S’assurer que l’interrupteur se trouve
à la position d’arrêt avant de relier l’outil à une source d’alimentation et/ou
d’insérer un bloc-piles, de ramasser ou de transporter l’outil. Transporter un outil
électrique alors que le doigt repose sur lʼinterrupteur ou brancher un outil électrique
dont lʼinterrupteur est à la position de marche risque de provoquer un accident.
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d) Retirer toute clé de réglage ou clé standard avant de démarrer l’outil. Une clé
standard ou une clé de réglage attachée à une partie pivotante peut causer des
blessures.
e) Ne pas trop tendre les bras. Conserver son équilibre en tout temps. Cela
permet de mieux maîtriser lʼoutil électrique dans les situations imprévues.
f) S’habiller de manière appropriée. Ne pas porter de vêtements amples ni de
bijoux. Garder les cheveux, les vêtements et les gants à l’écart des pièces
mobiles. Les vêtements amples, les bijoux ou les cheveux longs risquent de rester
coincés dans les pièces mobiles.
g) Si des composants sont fournis pour le raccordement de dispositifs de
dépoussiérage et de ramassage, s’assurer que ceux-ci sont bien raccordés et
utilisés. Lʼutilisation dʼun dispositif de dépoussiérage peut réduire les dangers
engendrés par les poussières.
4) Utilisation et entretien d’un outil électrique
a) Ne pas forcer un outil électrique. Utiliser l’outil électrique approprié à
l’application. Lʼoutil électrique approprié effectuera un meilleur travail, de façon
plus sûre et à la vitesse pour laquelle il a été conçu.
b) Ne pas utiliser un outil électrique dont l’interrupteur est défectueux. Tout outil
électrique dont lʼinterrupteur est défectueux est dangereux et doit être réparé.
c) Débrancher la fiche du secteur ou le bloc-piles de l’outil électrique avant de
faire tout réglage ou changement d’accessoire, ou avant de ranger l’outil
électrique. Ces mesures préventives réduisent les risques de démarrage
accidentel de lʼoutil électrique.
d) Ranger les outils électriques hors de la portée des enfants, et ne permettre à
aucune personne n’étant pas familière avec un outil électrique (ou son manuel
d’instruction) d’utiliser ce dernier. Les outils électriques deviennent dangereux
entre les mains dʼutilisateurs inexpérimentés.
e) Entretenir les outils électriques. Vérifier les pièces mobiles pour s’assurer
qu’elles sont bien alignées et tournent librement, qu’elles sont en bon état et
ne sont affectées par aucun trouble susceptible de nuire au bon
fonctionnement de l’outil électrique. En cas de dommage, faire réparer l’outil
électrique avant toute nouvelle utilisation. Beaucoup dʼaccidents sont causés par
des outils électriques mal entretenus.
f) S’assurer que les outils de coupe sont aiguisés et propres. Les outils de coupe
bien entretenus et affûtés sont moins susceptibles de se coincer et sont plus faciles
à contrôler.
g) Utiliser l’outil électrique, les accessoires, les forets, etc. conformément aux
présentes directives en tenant compte des conditions de travail et du travail à
effectuer. Lʼutilisation dʼun outil électrique pour toute opération autre que celle pour
laquelle il a été conçu est dangereuse.
5) Réparation
a) Faire réparer l’outil électrique par un réparateur professionnel en n’utilisant
que des pièces de rechange identiques. Cela permettra de maintenir une
utilisation sécuritaire de lʼoutil électrique.
RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ SPÉCIFIQUES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ POUR TOUTES LES SCIES
a. Gardez les mains à distance de la zone de coupe et de la lame. Gardez une de
vos mains sur la poignée auxiliaire ou sur le carter du moteur. Si vous tenez la
scie de vos deux mains, elles ne peuvent pas être coupées par la lame.
b. N'essayez pas de tenir le dessous de l'ouvrage. Le protège-lame ne peut pas
vous protéger de la lame en dessous de l'ouvrage.
c. Ajustez la profondeur de coupe à l'épaisseur de l'ouvrage. Moins d'une dent
entière de lame devrait être visible en dessous de l'ouvrage.
d. Ne tenez jamais dans vos mains ou sur vos genoux un ouvrage qui est en
cours de coupe. Fixez votre ouvrage sur une plateforme stable. Il est important
de soutenir correctement l'ouvrage afin de minimiser l'exposition du corps à la lame,
le risque de coincement de la lame ou la perte de contrôle de l'outil.
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e. Tenez l'outil électrique par ses surfaces de préhension isolantes quand vous
réalisez une opération au cours de laquelle l'outil de coupe pourrait entrer en
contact avec des câbles dissimulés ou avec son propre cordon électrique. Le
contact avec un fil sous tension mettra également sous tension toutes les pièces
métalliques exposées et donnera un choc électrique à l'utilisateur de l'outil.
f. Pendant les coupes de refente, utilisez toujours un guide de refente ou un
guide à bord droit. Ceci augmente toujours l'exactitude de la coupe et diminue la
possibilité de coincement de la lame.
g. Utilisez toujours des lames dont l'alésage central est de la taille et de la
forme appropriées (soit en forme de diamant, soit en forme de rond). Les
lames qui ne correspondent pas aux pièces de montage de la cie tourneront de
façon excentrique, ce qui causera une perte de contrôle de l'outil.
h. Ne vous servez jamais de rondelles ou de boulons de lames qui sont
endommagés ou inappropriés. Les rondelles et le boulon de lame ont été conçus
spécifiquement pour votre scie dans le but d'assurer une performance optimale et
un fonctionnement sans danger.
CAUSES DES REBONDS ET MÉTHODES DE PRÉVENTION POUVANT ÊTRE
UTILISÉES PAR L'UTILISATEUR :
• Le rebond est une réaction subite (causée par une lame de scie pincée, coincée ou
mal alignée) qui peut entraîner le soulèvement d'une scie non contrôlée, sa sortie de
l'ouvrage et sa projection en direction de l'utilisateur.
• Si la lame est pincée ou coincée fortement pendant l'abaissement de la scie, la lame
se cale et le moteur réagit en entraînant rapidement l'outil vers l'arrière dans la
direction de l'opérateur.
• Si la lame se tord ou perd son alignement correct au cours de la coupe, les dents sur
le bord arrière de la lame peuvent entamer la surface supérieure du bois, forçant ainsi
la lame à sortir du trait de scie et à « sauter » vers l'arrière en direction de l'opérateur.
Le rebond est la conséquence d'une mauvaise utilisation de la scie et/ou de
procédures ou de conditions incorrectes, et il peut être évité en prenant les précautions
qui sont décrites ci-dessous :
a. Maintenez fermement la scie avec vos deux mains et positionnez vos bras de
façon à résister aux forces de rebond. Les forces de rebond peuvent être
contrôlées par l'utilisateur quand les précautions appropriées sont prises.
b. En cas de coincement de la lame ou d'interruption d'une coupe pour une
raison quelconque, relâchez la gâchette et tenez la scie immobile dans
l'ouvrage jusqu'à ce que la lame se soit immobilisée complètement. Ne tentez
jamais de retirer la scie de l'ouvrage ou de la tirer vers l'arrière pendant que
la lame est en mouvement, car un rebond risquerait de se produire. Évaluez la
situation et prenez les mesures correctives nécessaires pour éliminer la cause du
coincement de la lame.
c. Lorsque vous remettez une scie en marche quand l'ouvrage est présent,
centrez la lame de scie dans le trait de scie et vérifiez que les dents de la
lame ne sont pas engagées dans le matériau de l'ouvrage. Si la lame de scie
se coince, elle peut grimper hors de l'ouvrage ou rebondir sur celui-ci quand la scie
est remise en marche.
d. Soutenez les panneaux de grande taille de façon à minimiser le risque de
pincement et de rebond de la lame. Les panneaux de grande taille ont tendance
à s'affaisser sous leur propre poids. Des supports doivent être placés des deux
côtés sous le panneau, à proximité de la ligne de coupe et à proximité du rebord du
panneau.
e. N'utilisez pas de lame émoussée ou endommagée. Des lames non aiguisées ou
mal installées produisent un trait de scie étroit qui cause une friction excessive, le
coincement de la lame et un effet de rebond.
f. Les leviers de réglage de la profondeur et de l'angle de coupe de la lame
doivent être bien serrés et assujettis avant de réaliser une coupe. Une
modification du réglage de la lame pendant la coupe risque d'entraîner un
coincement et un rebondissement de la lame.
g. Procédez avec une prudence supplémentaire quand vous réalisez une coupe
« en plongée » dans des murs déjà en place ou dans des pièces sans issue.
La lame saillante peut couper des objets, et ceci peut entraîner un rebond.
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ RELATIVES AU PROTÈGE-LAME
INFÉRIEUR
a. Inspectez le protège-lame inférieur avant chaque utilisation pour vous
assurer qu'il se ferme correctement. Ne faites pas fonctionner la scie si le
protège-lame inférieur ne se déplace pas librement et ne se ferme pas
instantanément. Ne forcez jamais le protège-lame inférieur dans la position
ouverte à l'aide d'un collier de serrage ou d'une attache. Il est possible que le
protègelame inférieur se torde en cas de chute accidentelle de la scie. Soulevez le
protège-lame inférieur à l'aide de la poignée rétractable et assurez-vous qu'il se
déplace sans problème et qu'il ne touche pas la lame ou une autre pièce, quel que
soit l'angle ou la profondeur de la coupe.
b. Vérifiez le fonctionnement du ressort du protège-lame inférieur. Si le
protège-lame inférieur et le ressort ne fonctionnent pas correctement, ils
doivent être réparés avant l'emploi. Le protège-lame inférieur peut parfois mal
fonctionner à cause de pièces endommagées, d'accumulation de résine ou de débris.
c. Le protège-lame inférieur doit être rétracté à la main uniquement à l'occasion
de coupes spéciales telles que les « coupes en plongée » ou les « coupes
composées ». Soulevez le protège-lame inférieur à l'aide la poignée
rétractable et relâchez-le dès que la lame pénètre dans le matériau de
l'ouvrage. Pour toute autre opération de sciage, le protège-lame inférieur doit
fonctionner automatiquement.
d. Vérifiez toujours que le protège-lame inférieur couvre la lame avant de placez
la scie sur un banc ou sur le sol. Une lame non protégée qui tourne librement
entraînera le mouvement de la scie en marche arrière, ce qui provoquera la coupe
de tout se qui se trouve sur sa trajectoire. Soyez conscient du temps nécessaire à
la lame pour s'arrêter une fois que la gâchette est relâchée.
DIRECTIVES DE SÉCURITÉ SUPPLÉMENTAIRES
• Utiliser des pinces ou tout autre moyen pratique de soutenir et de fixer solidement la
pièce sur une plate-forme stable. Tenir la pièce avec la main ou contre son corps
nʼest pas suffisamment stable et risque de provoquer une perte de maîtrise de lʼoutil.
• Il faut se tenir de lʼun ou lʼautre côté de la lame de la scie et non dans sans
trajectoire. LʼEFFET DE REBOND risque de faire rebondir la scie vers lʼarrière
(consulter les rubriques « Causes de lʼeffet de rebond et prévention par lʼopérateur
» et « EFFET DE REBOND »).
• Éviter de couper des clous. Inspecter le bois et retirer tous les clous qui sʼy
trouvent avant dʼentamer la découpe.
• Toujours sʼassurer que rien ne nuit au mouvement du pare-main inférieur.
• Le régime nominal (vitesse) des accessoires doit au minimum égaler la vitesse
recommandée sur lʼétiquette dʼavertissement de lʼoutil. Les meules et autres
accessoires allant plus vite que le régime nominal peuvent être projetés et
provoquer des blessures. Le régime nominal des accessoires doit toujours se situer
au-dessus de la vitesse de lʼoutil, tel que lʼindique la plaque signalétique de lʼoutil.
• Toujours être certain que tous les composants sont montés adéquatement et
solidement avant dʼutiliser lʼoutil.
• Toujours manipuler soigneusement la lame de la scie au moment de la pose ou de la
dépose.
• Toujours attendre le plein régime du moteur avant dʼamorcer une coupe.
• Toujours maintenir les poignées sèches, propres et exemptes dʼhuile et de graisse.
Tenir fermement lʼoutil à deux mains au moment de lʼutiliser.
• Toujours être vigilant, surtout durant les opérations répétitives et monotones. Toujours
être certain de la position de ses mains par rapport à la lame.
• Se tenir à lʼécart des extrémités de la pièce, car des morceaux pourraient tomber après
la coupe. Les morceaux peuvent être chauds, tranchants et/ou lourds. Il peut en
résulter des blessures corporelles graves.
• Remplacer ou réparer les cordons endommagés. Sʼassurer que la rallonge est en bon
état. Utiliser uniquement une rallonge à 3 fils pourvue dʼune fiche de mise à la terre à 3
broches et dʼune prise à 3 fentes correspondant à la fiche de lʼoutil.
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