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Performax 241-0966 Owner's Manual

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

120 V, 60 Hz AC
1.5 A
5,000–35,000 RPM (no load)
3/32" & 1/8"
1 lb 6 oz (0.62 kg)
1.5 A ROTARY TOOL
Owner's Manual
241-0966

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  • Page 1: Product Specifications

    1.5 A ROTARY TOOL 241-0966 Owner’s Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rating: 120 V, 60 Hz AC Amperes: 1.5 A RPM: 5,000–35,000 RPM (no load) Collets: 3/32" & 1/8" Weight: 1 lb 6 oz (0.62 kg) Need Assistance? Call us on our toll free customer support line: 1-866-349-8665 ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….……………………………………………………. Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………... General safety warnings …………………………………………………………….. 3–4 Eye, ear & lung protection …………………………………………………………… 3–4 Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………... 5–6 General safety warning ……………………………………………………………… Work area safety ………………………………………………………………….….. Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Personal safety ………………………………………………………………………..

  • Page 3: General Safety Warnings

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.

  • Page 4: Electrical Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.

  • Page 5: Power Tool Safety

    POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNING: Read all safety warnings Do not abuse the cord. Never use the and instructions. Failure to follow the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

  • Page 6: Power Tools Use And Care

    POWER TOOL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons Remove any adjusting key or wrench unfamiliar with the power tool or these before turning the power tool on. A instructions to operate the power tool.

  • Page 7: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Never lay workpiece on hard surfaces WARNING: Know your rotary tool. like concrete, stone, etc. Protruding Do not plug the tool into the power cutting bit may cause the tool to jump. source until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual.

  • Page 8: Extension Cord Safety

    EXTENSION CORD SAFETY WARNING: Keep the extension MINIMUM GAUGE (AWG) cord clear of the working area. Position EXTENSION CORDS (120 V use only) the cord so it will not get caught on the Amperage workpiece, tools or any other rating Total length obstructions while you are working with the power tool.

  • Page 9: Symbols

    SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the rotary tool. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Direct current Volts Amperes No load speed Alternating or direct Hertz...

  • Page 10: Know Your Rotary Tool

    KNOW YOUR ROTARY TOOL ON/OFF switch & speed control Spindle lock Hanging loop button Collet nut Umbrella Air vents ACCESSORIES  AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Grinding stones  Cut-off wheels  WARNING: Polishing wheels Use only accessories  Wire brushes that are recommended for this rotary ...

  • Page 11: Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS Carefully unpack the rotary tool. Compare the contents against the “ROTARY TOOL COMPONENTS” chart below. NOTE: See illustration of the rotary tool on Pages 12 & 13. WARNING: To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the tool.

  • Page 12: Accessory Case Contents

    ACCESSORY CASE CONTENTS Illustration Description Shape Sanding disc Round Abrasive buff Round Grinding stone Round Cylindrical with Screw mandrel screw Steel brush Radial Bristle brush Radial Steel brush Axial Bristle brush Axial With sanding Drum sander band – small With sanding Drum sander band –...

  • Page 13: Accessory Description & Use

    ACCESSORY CASE CONTENTS Illustration Description Shape High speed steel Spherical cutter High speed steel Taper cutter Diamond wheel Taper point Diamond wheel Spherical point Diamond wheel Cylindrical – small point Diamond wheel Cylindrical - large point Collet wrench ACCESSORY DESCRIPTION & USE There are many different types of accessories that can be used with this rotary tool.
  • Page 14 Use for shaping, smoothing and material removal. Use on hardened steel, stainless steel, cast iron, nonferrous metals, fired ceramics, plastics, hard woods and other hard materials. ® NOTE: This Performax Rotary Tool is compatible with most accessories and attachments provided by other leading brands.

  • Page 15: Assembly And Operating

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ON/OFF & SPEED CONTROL SWITCH Both the ON/OFF and speed control functions are controlled by one switch (1) located on the top of the tool (Fig. 1). To turn the tool ON, slide the switch to the right.

  • Page 16: Installing Accessories

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHANGING THE COLLET – cont’d Insert the replacement collet into the spindle and replace the collet nut by turning it clockwise while holding the spindle lock button down. NOTE: Do not tighten the collet nut without an accessory installed in the collet. You will damage the collet.

  • Page 17: Selecting Proper Speeds

    ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE OPERATING GENERAL WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of WARNING any other part may create a hazard or For safety reasons, the operator must cause product damage. read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled "GENERAL SAFETY DO NOT use solvents when cleaning WARNINGS", "POWER TOOL plastic parts.

  • Page 18: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW...

  • Page 19: Parts List

    PARTS LIST WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the rotary tool. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this rotary tool may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.

  • Page 20: Warranty

    ® back to your nearest MENARDS® retail store. At its discretion, PERFORMAX agrees to have the tool or any defective part(s) repaired or replaced with the ®...

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