Porter-Cable 643 manual

Cor dless Jigsaw Instruction manual The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for futur e reference. Model No. ______________________________________ T ype ___________________________________________ Serial No. _______________________________________ IMPORT ANT Ple[...]

2 WARNING: SOME DUST CREA TED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer , birth defects or other repr oductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: · lead from lead-based paints, · crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry pr oducts, and · ars[...]

3 TOOL USE AND CARE 1. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. 2. Do not force tool. Use the corr ect tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is [...]

4 7. Some wood contains preservatives which can be toxic. T ake extra car e to prevent inhalation and skin contact when working with these materials. Request, and follow , all safety information available from your material supplier . 8. WARNING: There ar e certain applications for which this tool was designed. Porter -Cable strongly r ecommends th[...]

5 7. Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary . Use of improper extension cor d could result in a risk of fir e and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sur e: A. That the pins on plug of extension cord ar e the same number , size and shape as those of plug on char ger . B. That the extension cor d is properly wir[...]

6 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Porter -Cable Model 643 Cordless Jigsaw is designed for cutting materials of the following MAXIMUM thickness: wood 4 1 / 3 ", plastic and fiberglass 1 1 / 4 ", aluminum and nonferrous metals 13 / 16 ", mild steel 3 / 8 ", and stainless steel 1 / 8 ". ASSEMBL Y ANTI-SPLINTER BASE INSERT INST[...]

7 3. Open the blade clamp by rotating the movable lever (B), Fig. 2, towards the stationary lever (A), Fig. 2, as far as it will go and hold. 4. While holding the blade clamp open; move lever (A) as far forward as it will go, (see Figs. 2 & 3), and hold. NOTE: Steps 3 and 4 should be done in one motion. 5. With the teeth of the blade toward the[...]

8 V ARIABLE SPEED This saw is equipped with a variable speed control switch. The speed range is 0 to 2200 SPM. The speed is adjusted by squeezing the switch trigger . The more the switch trigger is squeezed the higher the speed. Use higher speed for fast cutting when finish and accuracy are not critical. Use slower speed when accuracy and finish ar[...]

9 One of the distinctive and important features of the Porter -Cable jigsaw is the ability to start the cut, (in wood only) within an area, without making drilled holes first. This is especially important when making cutouts for electrical outlets in finished walls, openings in cabinet tops for sinks and openings for plumbing fixtures. NOTE: When p[...]

10 T o tilt the base, pull the lever out of the end of clamp screw (A), Fig. 10, rotate the lever toward the fr ont of the saw (Fig. 11) and tur n the lever counter - clockwise until the base can be tilted. Set the base at the desired setting and tighten the screw by turning the lever clockwise. NOTE: After each 90 degree or half turn, it will be n[...]

11 BA TTER Y OPERA TION CHARGING THE BA TTER Y P ACK GENERAL Before using your cor dless tool for the first time, the battery pack should be fully char ged. If the battery pack is installed, remove it by following instructions under INST ALLING OR REMOVING BA TTER Y P ACK. As a battery pack approaches the dischar ged state, you will notice a sharp [...]

12 DIAGNOSTICS The char ger is equipped with a diagnostic system that automatically checks the battery pack each time a pack is inserted into the char ger . If no problems ar e found, the char ger will automatically switch to “Fast Char ge” mode as described in NORMAL CHARGING. If a problem is found, it will be indicated by the char ger indicat[...]

13 MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could very possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. F AILURE TO ST ART Should your tool fail to start, make sure battery pack is char ged and properly installed in drill. BA TTER Y The battery pack wi[...]

PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter -Cable warrants its Professional Power T ools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. W e will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the pr oduct and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material d[...]

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