Extension Cords; Unpacking And Cleaning; Functional Description - Porter Cable 3812 Manual De Instrucciones

EXTENSION CORDS

Use proper extension cords. Make sure
your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire
extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug
and matching receptacle which will accept the machine's
plug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage,
resulting in loss of power and overheating. Fig. D shows
the correct gauge to use depending on the cord length. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
FOREWORD
The Porter-Cable Model 3812 is a 10" Bench-Top Table Saw. The saw comes with a 20" x 26" table surface with a rip
fence extension wing which provides a 24-1/2" rip capacity for ripping 4' x 8' sheets. The Model 3812 comes with a
Riptide™ 24 tooth, carbide-tipped blade, a miter gauge, a rip fence, a quick-release blade guard, and blade-changing
wrenches.

UNPACKING AND CLEANING

Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating from
all unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone,
gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces with a good quality household
floor paste wax.
NOTICE: The photo on the manual cover illustrates the current production model. All other illustrations contained in
the manual are representative only and may not depict the actual color, labeling, or accessories, and are intended to
illustrate technique only.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC MACHINES
Ampere
Rating Volts
0-6 120
0-6 120
0-6 120
0-6 120
6-10 120
6-10 120
6-10 120
6-10 120
10-12 120
10-12 120
10-12 120
10-12 120
12-16 120
12-16 120
12-16 120
7
Total Length Gauge of
of Cord in Feet Extension Cord
up to 25 18 AWG
25-50 16 AWG
50-100 16 AWG
100-150 14 AWG
up to 25 18 AWG
25-50 16 AWG
50-100 14 AWG
100-150 12 AWG
up to 25 16 AWG
25-50 16 AWG
50-100 14 AWG
100-150 12 AWG
up to 25 14 AWG
25-50 12 AWG
GREATER THAN 50 FEET NOT RECOMMENDED
Fig. D