FOREWORD
Porter-Cable Model 552 is a compact, high speed, production Pocket Cutter
cuts a 3/8" wide pocket and drills a 9/64" pilot hole in one quick, hand-operated,
cycle. It accepts materials that are 1/2" to 15/16" thick*, and works well in
hardwood, softwood, high pressure plastic laminate, particle board, MDF, and
melamine.
*NOTE: A 1/8" thick spacer must be attached to the table top when cutting
materials 1/2" to 5/8" thick. Material must be at least 1/2" thick, and at least
1-1/2" wide, and at least 1-1/2" long.
1.
Carefully remove all of the components from the carton. Retain all packing
materials until after you have inspected and satisfactorily operated the
machine.
2.
Locate each of the items listed below.
Fig. 1
A)
Literature/Hardware Package containing:
• Square Drive, Screwdriver Bit
• 3/8"C Pocket Cutting Bit
• 1/16"and 7/16"Wrench
• Drill Motor Mounting Screw
(1/4-20 x 1/2" long, flathead,
machine screw)
B) Hardware Package containing:
Machine Feet (four pcs.)
•
5/16" Flat Washers (four pcs.)
•
C) Table Top
D) Cabinet Assembly
E)
Pocket Cutting Motor
F)
Drill Motor
3.
Place the Cabinet Assembly onto a sturdy, level work table.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CARTON CONTENTS
Do not connect the machine to the power source until you
read and understand this entire instruction manual.
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D
B
• 9/64" Pilot Hole Drill Bit
• 1-1/8"Wrenches (set of two)
• 5/32" Hex Wrench
5/16" x 18 Hex Nuts (four pcs.)
•
1/4-20 x 5/8" Machine Screws
•
(four pcs.)
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