Porter cable fr350a manual

Lockwashers C. Tighten the bolts firmly. Three base lugs C Fig. Sockets B Fig. To attach the legs: 1. Pass the neck of the "T" nut - F Fig. Orient the "T" nut F so that the head is seated in the recess in the socket. Thread the bolt D inset into the "T" nut F from outside the socket.

Insert the pipe leg - E Fig. Attach all three legs. Use rubber crutch tips on the ends of the legs to prevent marring the floor. Remove the knob from the front housing of the saw.

Insert the bolt through the hole in the upper end of the arm assembly A Fig. Thread it into the hole STEP 1 where the knob was removed. Hand-tighten for further adjustment. A Fig. This adjustment will provide a square cut and will help to prevent premature blade breakage. If the arm has any sideways movement, tighten the arm pivot screw A Fig. Hold the arm of the pivot bracket.

A Loosen the two front bolts B Fig. D B Fig. With the saw in the cutting position, loosen the locknuts C Fig. Again, loosen the two front bolts B Fig.

NOTE: Make sure that the work stop on the saw clears the end of the base work surface and the side of the stationary fence, and rests on the lug on the end of the base. Check all of the bolts to see that they are firmly tightened. Recheck the square of the blade in regard to both positions Figs.

Insert the trigger latch spring through the tube. Hook it around the saw handle at the top and off of the switch trigger. Pass the cord set over the top of the saw and insert it into the slot in the lug on the arm. Position the workpiece on the base work surface and against the fence. Support all long workpieces to prevent the stand and the saw 3.

Place the clamping chain A Fig. Open the vise grip clamp D. Hook the vise grip clamp jaw on the chain pin closest to the stationary jaw. Close the vise grip. NOTE: You can regulate the clamping tension by turning the adjusting screw on the handle of the vise grip clamp. Connect the saw to the power source. Lower the saw, but keep the blade free of the workpiece.

Lower the saw blade until it contacts the workpiece, then let it go. When the cut is complete, remove the trigger latch spring from the trigger to stop the saw. Which basically means that you can use your FR nail gun so that it delivers the nail home when the muzzle simply makes contact with the surface contact actuation else it additionally requires the trigger to be depressed simultaneously with contact.

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The Porter Cable FRA Nailer is without doubt a hard working and durable framing nail gun which is great value for the money. Operator and others in work area MUST wear safety glasses with side shields. Keep fingers AWAY from trigger when not driving fasteners to avoid accidental firing. Choice of triggering method is important. Check manual for triggering options. Never point tool at yourself or others in work area.

Never use oxygen or other bottled gasses. Explosion may occur. Never use combustible gases or any other reactive gas as a power source for this tool: explosion and serious personal injury could result. Wear ear protection to safe-guard against possible hearing loss. Use clean, dry, regulated, compressed air at 70 to PSI, 4. Do not connect tool to pressure which potentially exceeds PSI Only use air hose that is rated for a maximum working pressure of at least PSI Connect tool to air supply hose with a coupling that automatically removes all pressure from the tool when the coupling is disconnected.

Disconnect tool from air supply hose before doing tool maintenance, clearing a jammed fastener, leaving work area, moving tool to another location, or handing the tool to another person. Never use a tool that is leaking air, has missing or damaged parts, or requires repair. Make sure all screws and caps are securely tightened.

Never use tool if safety, trigger or springs are inoperable, missing or damaged. Do not alter or remove safety, trigger, or springs. Make daily inspections for free movement of trigger and safety mechanism. Do not use tool without safety warning label.