Porter-Cable MODEL 7408 - Manual (Page 7)

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TO START AND STOP THE MACHINE
CAUTION: Make sure switch is OFF and power circuit voltage is the
same as that shown on the specification plate.
1. Connect machine to power circuit.
2. Slide the switch button (A), Fig. 1,
forward to turn tool “ON”. When
released, the switch will return to the
“OFF” position.
3. To lock the switch in the “ON”
position: with the switch “ON”, press
the front end of the switch button (A)
Fig. 1, in toward the tool housing. To
release the switch lock: press the back
end of the switch button in toward the
tool housing.
ASSEMBLY
TO INSTALL AUXILIARY HANDLE
An auxiliary handle (H) Fig. 2 is
furnished with your machine and can
be installed on either side of the front
housing or on top (B) Fig. 2. This
handle SHOULD BE USED AT ALL
TIMES to maintain complete control
of the machine.
TO INSTALL WHEEL GUARD
A TYPE 27 wheel guard is furnished with the machine. A TYPE 1 wheel guard
is available as an accessory. Both guards are installed and adjusted in the
same manner.
WARNING: Always use an approved, and properly adjusted wheel
guard where required (see ACCESSORIES Section of this manual).
1. CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER CIRCUIT.
2. Rest machine on its back with spindle facing up.
3. Seat guard onto mounting flange.
Rotate the guard to a position that will
place the guard between the operator
and the grinding wheel (or other
accessory requiring a guard). Tighten
clamp screw (A) Fig. 3, to secure the
guard in proper position (see Fig. 4).
WARNING: Always make sure the
wheel guard is positioned between
operator and the wheel, so that
flying chips or pieces of a wheel
that might break will be deflected
away from the operator (see Fig. 4).
Fig. 2
H
Fig. 1
A
Fig. 3
A
B
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