Porter-Cable 557 - Manuals

7 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! SYMBOL DEFINITION V ........................ volts A ........................ amperes Hz ........................ hertz W ........................ watts kW ........................ kilowatts F ........................ farads µ F ........................ microfarads l ........

8 If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough toprevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possiblemotor damage. A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found inthis section. This table is based on limiting line voltage drop to 5 volt...

9 FOREWORD Model 557 is designed to cut the grooves required for Porter-Cable biscuitsizes “FF”, “0”, “10”, and “20”. Adjustments are also provided which allowthe tool to cut grooves for the following plate joiner accessories sold byo t h e r m a n u f a c t u r e r s : # 6 b i s c u i t s , D u p l...

10 ADJUSTING DEPTH OF GROOVE A “quick set” depth adjusting turret (A) Fig. 2, provides for quick changes indepth of cut to accommodate the various sizes of available biscuits andother accessories. To set depth of cut: rotate depth adjusting turret untildesired size marking on turret aligns with the ...

11 3. While holding adjustment knob in desired position: tighten lock-nut firmly. ADJUSTABLE FENCE Model 557 is equipped with an integral, adjustable fence which: • Provides micro height adjustment, distance scale includes indexes to top of cut, to center of cut, and to bottom of cut. • Tilts 0° thr...

12 FINE ADJUSTMENT (90° Position) The adjustable 90° stop is factory adjusted for 90° and should not requireadditional adjustment. If “fine tuning” of the stop position is required: use a 5 / 64 " hex wrench (not furnished), to rotate set-screw (F) Fig. 6, as required. Rotate the set-screw clock...

13 8. Continue to hold spindle lock button while using the hex wrench (furnished with tool), to tighten blade retaining bolt securely, (by rotating clockwise). 9. Rotate the “quick set” depth adjusting turret (A) Fig. 12, to the “FF” position. 10. Lift safety lever (A) Fig. 13, fully retract the plu...

14 ALIGNMENT PLATE (For Narrow Stock) When joining narrow material, it will be necessary to install the alignmentplate (A) Fig. 15, (furnished with tool). The alignment plate provides addedsupport for narrow material, and has index marks to aid in centering the cutin the narrow material. Index marks...

15 ATTACHING DUST BAG Depress spring clips (A) Fig. 18, and clip dust bag (B) on end ofdust/chip deflector (C). The bag is equipped with a zipper to ease emptying of the collected material. Vacuum Hose A standard 1" vacuum hose can be attached to the dust port to provide ameans for connecting th...

16 PRACTICE CUTS A f t e r e a c h s e t - u p o radjustment to the tool, it isr e c o m m e n d e d y o u m a k eseveral practice cuts in scrapm a t e r i a l t o v e r i f y d e s i r e doperation. CORNER JOINTS 1. Layout groove positions as described in POSITIONING GROOVES. 2. Set depth stop turr...

18 8. At a slow, steady pace, push tool forward in base as far as depth stop allows. 9. Release trigger switch to stop tool and remove tool from work. 10. Repeat steps 5 through 8 until all the grooves in workpiece “A” are completed. 11. Follow steps 3 through 10 of CORNER JOINTS Section to complete...

20 KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic partsshould be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plasticparts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed...

21 REPLACEMENT PARTS When servicing use only identical replacement parts. For a service parts list or tolearn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at www.porter-cable.com SERVICE AND REPAIRS All quality tools will eventually require servicing, or replacement of parts due towear from normal use....