Porter-Cable 8623 - Manuals

Page 2 - WORK AREA

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

Page 7 - Dispose of expended batteries properly.; The; FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION; FOREWORD; A low volume, high pitched tone is normal while the switch is in the; ELECTRIC BRAKE

7 19. Dispose of expended batteries properly. The Porter-Cable Model 8823 Battery Pack containsrechargeable, nickel-cadmium batteries. Thesebatteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.Drop off expended battery packs at your localreplacement battery retailer, your local recycling center,or at ...

Page 8 - INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRILL AND SCREWDRIVER BITS; The three-jaw chuck is designed; ADJUSTING TORQUE COLLAR

8 INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRILL AND SCREWDRIVER BITS Always set the reversing button to the center (locked "OFF")position when installing and removing bits. 1. The three-jaw chuck is designed for self-centering of the bit. Openjaws large enough by turning thesleeve (A) Fig. 2 counterclockwis...

Page 9 - DRIVER BIT STORAGE; A B; SIDE HANDLE

9 The low speed position is normallyused when drilling larger holes andwhen driving or removing screws.The high speed position is normallyused for drilling small holes. DRIVER BIT STORAGE Convenient storage areas withretaining clip (B) Fig. 4 forscrewdriver bits are provided oneach side of the tool....

Page 10 - OPERATION; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK GENERAL; Disconnect charger from power source when not in use.; DIAGNOSTICS

10 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 in the tool, remove it by followinginstructions under INSTALLING OR REMOVING BATTERY PACK. As a battery pack approaches the dis...

Page 11 - pack has failed (pack is not chargeable and requires replacement).; INSTALLING OR REMOVING BATTERY PACK; IT’S

11 Problems will be indicated by charger indicator lights (see Fig. 8):• If the green light (A) continues to flash after battery pack is inserted in charger, the battery pack temperature is either too high or too low forcharging. If left alone, the charger will continue to monitor the battery packte...

Page 12 - IT’S A

12 HOW TO HOLD THE HAMMER DRILL/DRIVER The front end of the Hammer Drill/Driver may be made liveif the tool drills into live wiring in the wall. TO PREVENTELECTRICAL SHOCK, THE HAMMER DRILL/DRIVERMUST BE HELD AS SHOWN IN FIG. 10B. GENERAL DRILLING 1. Set torque adjusting collar for drilling operatio...

Page 13 - Use only good quality sharp high speed steel twist bits.; DRIVING WOOD SCREWS; SUGGESTED HOLE SIZES

13 DRILLING WOOD In addition to the instructions listed under "GENERAL DRlLLlNG", thefollowing also apply:1. When using twist drills in wood, withdraw them from the hole frequently to clear chips built up in flutes to avoid overheating and burning work.2. If a backing block is used to keep b...

Page 14 - Drilling Concrete

14 2. Install proper bit that fits screw to screwdriver. 3. Set torque adjusting collar for desired torque and set speed selector to LOW. 4. Set screwdriver for correct rotation. 5. Start screw straight in hole with fingers. 6. Place bit on screw, remove fingers, start screwdriver, and exert pressur...

Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; Remove battery pack to prevent accidental starting.

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 properlyinstalle...

Page 16 - ALTERNATE CHUCK REPLACEMENT; Remove battery pack to prevent accidental start-up.; REMOVE

16 ALTERNATE CHUCK REPLACEMENT Remove battery pack to prevent accidental start-up. 1. Open chuck jaws as wide as possible to gain access to the chuck retaining screw.2. Remove chuck retaining screw by turning it clockwise (left-hand thread) with an hex wrench.3. Place the two-speed gear shift select...

Page 17 - ACCESSORIES; Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter-; Since accessories other than those offered by

17 ACCESSORIES A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable • Delta Supplier, Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers, and Porter- Cable Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our Web Site www.porter-cable.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier. Sinc...

Page 18 - ONE YEAR WARRANTY

18 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, prov...