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Page 2 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS; WORK AREA

2 WARNING: SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or otherreproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:· lead from lead-based paints,· crystalline silica from bricks and ceme...

Page 4 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER AND BATTERIES; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety

4 7. Some wood contains preservatives which can be toxic. Take extra care 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 are certain applications for which this tool was desi...

Page 5 - Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary. Use of

5 7. Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If anextension cord must be used, make sure: A. That the pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size andshape as those of plug on charger.B. T...

Page 6 - FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION; FOREWORD; ASSEMBLY; ANTI-SPLINTER BASE INSERT INSTALLATION

6 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Porter-Cable Model 643 Cordless Jigsaw is designed for cutting materials ofthe 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 "...

Page 7 - BLADE REMOVAL; OPERATION; TO START AND STOP SAW

7 3. Open the blade clamp by rotating themovable lever (B), Fig. 2, towards thestationary lever (A), Fig. 2, as far as it will goand 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 inone motio...

Page 9 - BASE ADJUSTMENT

9 One of the distinctive and importantfeatures of the Porter-Cable jigsaw is theability to start the cut, (in wood only)within an area, without making drilledholes first. This is especially importantwhen making cutouts for electricaloutlets in finished walls, openings incabinet tops for sinks and op...

Page 10 - USING THE SAW

10 To tilt the base, pull the lever out of the end of clamp screw (A), Fig. 10, rotatethe lever toward the front of the saw (Fig. 11) and turn the lever counter-clockwise until the base can be tilted. Set the base at the desired setting andtighten the screw by turning the lever clockwise. NOTE: Afte...

Page 11 - BATTERY OPERATION; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK GENERAL; A B

11 BATTERY OPERATION CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK GENERAL Before using your cordless tool for the first time, the battery pack should befully charged. If the battery pack is installed, remove it by followinginstructions under INSTALLING OR REMOVING BATTERY PACK. As a battery pack approaches the dischar...

Page 12 - DIAGNOSTICS; INSTALLING OR REMOVING BATTERY PACK

12 DIAGNOSTICS The charger is equipped with a diagnostic system that automatically checksthe battery pack each time a pack is inserted into the charger. If no problems are found, the charger will automatically switch to “FastCharge” mode as described in NORMAL CHARGING. If a problem is found, itwill...

Page 13 - MAINTENANCE; KEEP TOOL CLEAN; ACCESSORIES; Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter-

13 MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER usesolvents to clean plastic parts. They could very possibly dissolve or otherwisedamage the material. FAILURE TO START Should your tool fail to start, make sure battery pack is charged and properlyinsta...

Page 14 - ONE YEAR WARRANTY

PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of originalpurchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessoriescovered under this warranty which, after examination, proves ...