Porter-cable 345 User Manual

InstructionmanualThe Model and Serial No. plate is located on the mainhousing of the tool. Record these numbers in thespaces below and retain for futu

10SELECTING A BLADEA combination blade is furnished with your saw and is an excellent blade for allgeneral ripping and crosscutting operations. Use a

11OPERATIONView from the bottom of the saw.TELESCOPING GUARDThe telescoping guard (A) Fig. 3A is a safety device important toyour protection. Every ti

1. Raise the bevel-adjustment locking lever (A) Fig. 5, and position thebase for 90° cuts Make sure that the top of the base is in contact withthe bot

13TO ADJUST 45° BEVEL POSITIVE STOPDisconnect tool from power source!1. Raise the bevel-adjustmentlocking lever and tilt the baseuntil the top of the

14TO ASSEMBLE THE OPTIONAL BASE INSERTAn optional base insert (A) Fig. 10 is available as an accessory and is usedwith a fine-tooth blade to reduce ch

A rip guide (Fig. 14) is available as an accessory. To install:1. Insert the rip guide through theslot in the left side of the base,over the stud, and

16HOW TO USE THE SAWEffective control of this powerful saw requires two-handed operation. Youcan operate the saw either from a right-handed or left-ha

17For narrow rip cuts, use the rip guide,available as an accessory. You canguide the saw by keeping the innerface of the rip guide (Fig. 14) tightagai

18MAINTENANCEFor assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for alist of service centers or call the Porter-Cable help line

19A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable•DeltaSupplier, Porter-Cable•Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter-CableAuthor

2Read and understand all warnings and operating instructionsbefore using any tool or equipment. When using tools or equipment, basicsafety precaution

20PORTER-CABLE LIMITEDONE YEAR WARRANTYPorter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of originalpurchase.

The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE •DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE •DELTA S.A.) (Lesmarques suivantes sont des

3Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to theState of California)

4Read all instructions. Failure to follow allinstructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/orserious injury. The term "power t

5d) 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 resu

6ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULESSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!a) Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your secondhand on auxiliary handle,

7SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!l) Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching andkickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight.

8MOTORMany Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of th

9FOREWORDFUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONEXTENSION CORD SELECTIONIf an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough toprevent excessive