PCE980 - Saw Porter-Cable - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PCE980 Porter-Cable

English (original instructions) Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or propertydamage.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or seriousinjury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or seriousinjury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderateinjury.

(Used without word) Indicates a safety relatedmessage. NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in propertydamage.

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the

Cutting cart lock pin

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.

REFERENCE The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains- operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) powertool.

WARNING: Never use saw with salt water or a

WARNING: when using electric tools, basic safety

precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

• DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain or snow. Keep work area well lighted.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.

• MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

• DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed

• USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. 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. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Air vents often cover moving parts and should also be avoided.

• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safetyglasses.

• SECURE WORK. Always place tile flat on cart and securely against fence.

• NEVER USE A PAN HEATER OR OTHER HEAT SOURCE FOR HEATING WATER. Damage to the tool, fire or personal injury could result.

• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

• DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories, such as cutting wheels, clamps, extensions, and thelike.

• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in.

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the instruction manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionallycontacted.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function–check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

• DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a cutting wheel with the direction of rotation only.

• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a completestop.

• REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Grounding Instructions

• 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 tool 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 andordinances.

• Do not modify the plug provided – if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualifiedelectrician.

• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that 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 liveterminal.

• Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properlygrounded.

• Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’splug.

• Repair or replace damaged or worn cordimmediately. This tool should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. The tool is equipped with aEnglish

3-conductor cord and 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a live terminal. If your unit is intended for use on less than 150 V, it has a plug that looks like that shown in sketch A. If it is for use on 150 to 250 V, it has a plug that looks like that shown in sketch D. An adapter, sketches B and C, is available for connecting sketch A type plugs to 2-prong receptacles. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like, extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box. No adapter is available for a plug as shown in sketch D. ADAPTER SHOWN IN SKETCHES B and C ARE NOT FOR USE INCANADA. Fig. B A B GROUNDING PIN GROUNDED OUTLET BOX C D GROUNDING MEANS GROUNDING PIN ADAPTER

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all

connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch the plug with wethands.

WARNING: The saw must be plugged into a GFCI

WARNING: Never use saw with salt water or a

conductivefluid. Additional Safety Rules for Wet Tile Saw

CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearingloss.

CAUTION: Do not connect unit to electrical power source until complete instructions are read andunderstood.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriateconditions.

• Keep hands out of path of saw blade. NEVER CUT A PIECE WHERE HAND WOULD BE 3" (76mm) OR LESS FROMBLADE.

• Do not perform any operation freehand, that is without holding the workpiece firmly against the fence or edgeguide.

• Never reach in back of theblade.

• DON’T - Cut dry. If blade is not cooled with water, serious damage will occur. Dry cutting will increase exposure to harmful airbornedust.

• Turn off the tool and wait for blade to stop before moving the workpiece or changingsettings.

• To reduce risk of injury, return the cart to the full rear position after eachcut.

• DO - Make certain the blade rotates in the correct direction as indicated by the arrow on theblade.

• DO - Always use the splashhood.

• DO - Be sure all clamp handles and knobs are tight before starting anyoperation.

• DO - Be sure all blade and clamp washers are clean and recessed sides of collars are against blade. Tighten arbor nutsecurely.

• DO - Keep the blade properlyaligned.

• DO - Keep the motor air slots free of chips anddirt.

• DO - Always empty water from the reservoir before transporting. Water can splash into electricalcomponents.

• DO - Keep hands out of the path of the sawblade.

• DON’T - Attempt to operate on anything but designated voltage. Incorrect voltage may result in shock, fire, or unpredictableoperation.

• DON’T - Use blades larger or smaller than those which arerecommended.

• DON’T - Force cutting action. Allow motor to reach full speed before cutting. Stalling or partial stalling of motor can cause majordamage.

• DON’T - Use metal cutting abrasive wheels. The excessive heat and abrasive particles generated by them will damage thesaw.

• DO - Use continuous rim wheels only, no serrated edges or toothedblades.

• DON’T - Allow anyone to stand behindsaw.

• DON’T - Place either hand in the blade area when the saw is connected to the powersource.

• DON’T - Use blades rated less than 5000 R.P.M.

• DON’T - Place hands closer than 3" (76 mm) from the sawblade.

• DON’T - Reach behind or underneath the saw unless it is turned off andunplugged.

• DON’T - Move either hand from saw or workpiece until the blade hasstopped. Additional Safety Information

WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday

eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETYEQUIPMENT:

WARNING: 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 orENGLISH

other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicalsare:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically- treatedlumber. 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 microscopicparticles.

• 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 harmfulchemicals.

WARNING: 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 andbody.

WARNING: 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 hearingloss.

• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in movingparts.

• 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 lower the gauge number, the heavier thecord. Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters) 120 V 25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7) 240 V 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4) Ampere Rating American Wire Gauge More Than Not More Than

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE USE Motor Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. PORTER-CABLE tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check powersupply. COMPONENTS (FIG. A)

of it. Damage or personal injury couldresult. Refer to Figure A at the beginning of this manual for a complete list ofcomponents. INTENDED USE This wet tile saw is designed for cutting a variety of tile and other tile typeapplications. DO NOT cut wood, metals orplastics. DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids orgases. DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use thistool.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury. Make sure the switch is in the OFFposition. Assembly (Fig. A, C–I)

1. Place the tool on a stablesurface.

by pulling out on the cutting cart lock pin

and slide the cutting cart back to reveal the bladehousing.English

. Ensure the blade is fully on the arbor

and fitted with the rotational direction matches the direction of thewasher. Fig. D

. While holding blade in place, fully tighten blade nut with supplied wrench

nOTE: Do not overtighten. Make sure the tile blade is secure beforeuse.

5. Loosely install splash hood bracket

using the two supplied screws

as shown in Figure G. Once bracket is aligned, fully tighten hood bracketscrews. Fig. G

and install splash hood onto the splash hood bracket. Insert carriage bolt through both the splash hood and bracket. Install and loosely tighten the nut

. Adjust the height for your specific application. Fully tighten the nut

on the cutting cart fence

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury. Make sure the switch is in the OFFposition. Tool Placement (Fig. K) Place saw on a stable, levelsurface. Fig. K Fig. L On/Off Switch (Fig. L, M)

WARNING: To avoid the possibility of the appliance

plug or receptacle getting wet, position the wet tile saw to one side of a wall mounted receptacle to prevent water from dipping onto the receptacle or plug. The user should arrange a “drip loop” in the cord connecting the saw to a receptacle (Fig. L). The “drip loop” is that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water traveling along the cord and coming in contact with thereceptacle. Always plug the saw into a GFCI receptacle and test to confirm the GFCI is operatingproperly. If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DON'T unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the tool. Then unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle. To turn the wet tile saw on, lift up the on/off switch

The wet tile saw locks onautomatically. To turn the tool off, push the on/off switchdown. NOTE: A removable safety lock

. can be removed to deter unauthorizeduse.English

Filling and Draining the Water Reservoir (Fig. N)

1. Plug the water reservoir drain hole

. Secure the drain plug into position by tightening the attached wing nut

as shown in FigureN.

2. Slowly fill the water reservoir to the MIN fill line

3. To drain the reservoir, p

lace a 5 gallon (19 liter) bucket under the drainplug.

4. Remove the drain plug by loosening the attached wing

nut and allow the water to empty into thebucket.

Making a Cut (Fig. A) Verify the proper alignment of the cutting cart and blade before turning the saw on. Secure tile against the cart fence, or edge guide

. Always keep hands away from theblade.

1. Pull up the on/off switch

to turn the saw on. Wait until the stream of water completely covers theblade. nOTE: Cutting tile without water will damage the cuttingwheel.

2. Ease the cutting cart toward the blade then slowly feed

the tile into the blade. Continue pushing until the blade cuts completely through thetile.

3. Turn the saw off by pushing the on/off switch

4. After the blade stops, remove the tile and remnant from

the cuttingcart. Locking the Cutting Cart (Fig. O) There is one locking position for thecart. Move the cart to the lock position and lock the cart by pushing the pin

into a hole in therail. Fig. O

Removal and Installation of the Cutting Cart (Fig. A, P, Q) To Remove the Cutting Cart

1. Unlock the cutting cart stop

To Install the Cutting Cart

on the cutting cart to the rails

on the tool. Make sure the cutting cart lock pin is in the unlockposition.

2. Slide the cutting cart onto thetool.

Types of Cuts (Fig. A, S) Always do a practice run to acquaint yourself with the path of the blade. Practice on a scrap tile to ensure that you are comfortable with the feel of the cutting operation. Push the cart past the blade before turning the sawon. Straight Cuts

1. Using a marker or grease pencil, mark the area to be cut

2. Place the tile on the cutting cart against the cutting cart

and align your mark with theblade.

3. Pull the on/off switch up to turn the saw on and wait for

the blade to be completely covered withwater.

4. Ease the cutting cart toward the blade then slowly feed

the tile into the blade. Continue pushing until the blade cuts completely through thetile. nOTE: The flip hood on the splash hood can be rotated up to help align the line on the tile with the blade.

Diagonal Cuts Diagonal cuts are also referred to as “long point to long point cuts.”

1. Install the edgeguide.

2. Align the point of the tile closest to the cutting cart

with the cut indicator

3. Align the front of the tile to the blade and hold against

4. Turn the saw on and make thecut.

L-Cuts An L-cut is a section that is removed from of a piece of tile and is used when cutting a piece of tile to fit in a corner of a cabinet or piece of trimmolding.

1. Outline the area to be cut on both sides of thetile.

2. Align the tile to the cutting cart fence and make the cut

far enough into the tile withoutovercutting.

3. Make a cut on the other mark on the tile withoutovercutting.

4. Turn the tile over and make the cut along one of the

outlines, but this time an overcut can occur without damaging the exposed surface of the tile due to the radius of the blade. Overcut the other line and the cut piece should be separate from the rest of thetile.

Adjustments (Fig. A, S) The cutting cart fence and rails are properly aligned from the factory. Shipping or prolonged use can cause them to become misaligned and needadjustment. Squaring the Cutting Cart Fence to the Blade

1. Lay a 90º square flat on the blade surface with one end

against the cart fence

2. If the blade is not 90º to the cart fence, the rail will

3. Loosen the cart fence adjustmentscrew.

4. Adjust the fence until it is square to theblade.

5. Tighten the cart fence adjustmentscrew.

Adjusting the Cutting Cart Parallel to the Blade

1. Lay a 90º square flat on the blade surface with one end

against the cart fence

2. If the blade is not 90º to the cart fence, the rail will

3. Loosen the three front and rear screws on the left guide

rail, and adjust rail until it is parallel to the blade..

4. Move the rail until the cart fence is square to theblade.

5. Tighten the three railscrews.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury. Lubrication

lubricants or cleaning solvents inside the tool. This can seriously affect the life and performance of the tool and may result in personalinjury.English

PORTER-CABLE tools are properly lubricated at the factory and are ready for use. However, it is recommended that, once a year, you take or send the tool to a certified service center for a thorough cleaning andinspection. Cleaning

WARNING: 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 performingthis.

WARNING: 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 a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into aliquid.

1. Turn off and remove battery from thesaw.

lace a 5 gallon (19 liter) bucket under the drain plug. Remove the drain plug by loosening the attached wing nut and allow the water to empty into thebucket.

3. Slide the cutting cart off the rail system. Spray the cutting

cart with a hose or wipe with a grout sponge orrag.

4. Wipe the rails with a grout sponge or a rag. Spray

lubricants are not required on the guide rail orwheels.

5. Clean the water reservoir by wiping with a groutsponge.

WARNING: Do not spray with water. Some water

may reach the motorarea. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Many household cleaners contain chemicals which could seriously damage plastic. Also, do not use gasoline, turpentine, lacquer or paint thinner, dry cleaning fluids or similar products. Try not to let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into aliquid. Accessories

WARNING: 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 thisproduct. 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 nearestsupplier. Blades 7" (178 mm) Ceramic wheel 7" (178 mm) Porcelain wheel

CAUTION: The use of any other accessory not recommended for use with this tool could behazardous. Repairs

WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and

RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be performed by a PORTER-CABLE factory service center or a PORTER-CABLE authorized service center. Always use identical replacementparts. Register Online Thank you for your purchase. Register your product nowfor:

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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 orprovinces. 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 afterpurchase. 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 questionsasked. 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 warrantyinformation. To register your tool for warranty service visit our website at www.portercable.com.English

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Unit will not start. Cord is not plugged in. Circuit fuse is blown.

Circuit breaker is tripped.

Cord or switch is damaged. Plug tool into a working outlet. Replace circuit fuse. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit fuse to blow, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced by an authorized PORTER-CABLE service center. Reset circuit breaker. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit breaker trip, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced by an authorized PORTER-CABLE service center. Have cord or switch replaced at an authorized PORTER-CABLE service center. Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts. Dull cutting wheel. Not enough water in the tub. Cutting wheel mounted backwards. Build up on cutting wheel Incorrect cutting wheel for work being done. Replace cutting wheel. Check water level and add water if necessary. Turn cutting wheel around. Use dressing stone to remove build up. Change the cutting wheel. Unit does not make accurate cuts. Edge guide not secure to fence. Cutting wheel is not square to fence. Cutting wheel is not perpendicular to cart surface. Workpiece moving. Check and adjust. Check and adjust. Check and adjust fence. Use edge guide. Unit vibrates excessively. Saw not mounted on a level surface. Damaged saw cutting wheel. Reposition on a level surface. Replace cutting wheel. Cutting wheel does not come up to speed. Arbor loose. Tighten arbor.FRANÇAIS

PROBLÈME CAUSES POSSIBLES SOLUTIONS POSSIBLES