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Instruction
manual
Double Insulated
Plate Joiner
MODEL
557
IMPORTANT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SAFETY GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 CARTON CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . .
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,could result in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situ
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES* Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the pr
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES* continued d) 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 result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
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ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. 2. Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool down. An exposed cutter may engage the surface leading to possible loss of control and serious injury. 3. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and suppo
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SYMBOL DEFINITION V ........................ volts A ........................ amperes Hz ........................ hertz W ........................ watts kW ........................ kilowatts F ........................ farads µF ........................ microfarads l ........................ litres g ........................ grams kg ........................ kilograms bar ........................ bars Pa ........................ pascals h ........................ hours min .......................
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MOTOR Many Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C. current only. Refer to the specification plate on your tool for proper voltage and current rating. Do not operate your tool on a current on which the voltage is not within correct limits. Do not operate tools rated A.C. only on D.C. current. To do so ma
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Model 557 is designed to cut the grooves required for Porter-Cable biscuit sizes “FF”, “0”, “10”, and “20”. Adjustments are also provided which allow the tool to cut grooves for the following plate joiner accessories sold by other manufacturers: #6 biscuits, Duplex accessories, and Simplex accessories. ASSEMBLY NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or tools are required. SELECTING THE BISCUIT 5 Biscuits are /32" thick. They are availab
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B A Fig. 1 ADJUSTING DEPTH OF GROOVE A “quick set” depth adjusting turret (A) Fig. 2, provides for quick changes in depth of cut to accommodate the various sizes of available biscuits and other accessories. To set depth of cut: rotate depth adjusting turret until desired size marking on turret aligns with the index mark (B) Fig. 2. The following depth settings are provided: 0 For “0” size accessories 10 For “10” size accessories B A 20 For “20” size accessories MAX For “6” size accessories, prov
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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° through 135°, with an adjustable stop at 90°. Does not have to be removed to make “flush” cuts. Height Adjustment (see Figs. 4 & 5) 1. Loosen locking knob (A), and rotate knob (B) to position the fence a
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0 degrees 60 degrees C A F B A B E E Fig. 6 Fig. 7 90 degrees 135 degrees D C C D A A E E Fig. 8 Fig. 9 FINE ADJUSTMENT (90° Position) The adjustable 90° stop is factory adjusted for 90° and should not require additional 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 clockwise to reduce the angle of the fence, rotate the set-screw counterclockwise to increase the angle of th
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A B Fig. 10 Fig. 11 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 plunge mechanism, and reposition the safety lever as shown in Fig. 14. Slowly release pressure on plunge mechanism. 11. Reposition blade cover plate to tool, and secure in place wit
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ALIGNMENT PLATE (For Narrow Stock) When joining narrow material, it will be necessary to install the alignment plate (A) Fig. 15, (furnished with tool). The alignment plate provides added support for narrow material, and has index marks to aid in centering the cut 1 in the narrow material. Index marks are provided for 1 /2" wide, and 2" wide material. Install alignment plate as follows: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Align alignment plate with fence (see Fig. 15). 2. Slide alignment plate
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A B C Fig. 18 Fig. 18A ATTACHING DUST BAG Depress spring clips (A) Fig. 18, and clip dust bag (B) on end of dust/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 a means for connecting the tool to your vacuum cleaner or dust collection system. “DUPLEX” HINGES The 557 can be used to make the mortises required for installing “duplex” hinges. To accomplish this, you mus
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CORNER JOINT M I T E R J SURFACE O JOINT I N T PRACTICE CUTS BUTT JOINT After each set-up or adjustment to the tool, it is recommended you make several practice cuts in scrap material to verify desired operation. CORNER JOINTS 1. Layout groove positions Fig. 19 as described in POSITIONING GROOVES. C 2. Set depth stop turret to desired biscuit (or other accessory), size. 3. Set the tilt fence to the 90° position (see ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Section of this manual). 4. Set fence height adjustment to
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7. Hold tool firmly as shown in Fig. 21, squeeze trigger switch to start tool. 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 6 through 9 until all the grooves for this joint are completed. Fig. 21 NOTE: Assemble all joints and verify alignments before applying glue (see Fig. 22). Fig. 22 SURFACE (“T”) JOINTS 1. Layout groove positions as described in POSITIONING GROOVES. 2. Set
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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 required grooves in workpiece “B” Fig. 23. NOTE: Assemble all joints and verify alignments before applying glue (see Fig. 26). C D Fig. 25 Fig. 26 BUTT JOINTS Tool adjustment and operation for produc
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7. Hold tool firmly as shown in Fig. 28, and squeeze trigger switch to start tool. 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 for this joint are completed. NOTE: Assemble all joints and verify alignments before applying glue (see Fig. 29). Fig. 29 Fig. 28 19
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TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Porter-Cable help line at 1-800-487-8665. MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed air. FAILURE TO
