Saw Blade; Making Cuts; Making A Cross Cut - Performax 240-3605 Operator's Manual

with overloaded cutting or low voltage. Turn the switch to the OFF position and allow the motor to cool down for at least five
minutes. And press the overload switch button to resume the overload switch. After the motor has cooled down, turn the switch to
the ON position; the saw should now start.

SAW BLADE

For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use the 10", 5/8"arbor holes and 40-tooth blade provided with your saw.
Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations such as ripping. Your local dealer can
provide you with complete information.
WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal
injury.
WARNING: To prevent possible electrical hazards, have a qualified electrician check the line if you are not certain that it is
properly wired.

MAKING CUTS

The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality combination blade suitable for ripping and cross cut operations.
WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.
Use the miter gauge when making cross, miter, bevel, and compound miter cuts. To secure the angle, lock the miter gauge in
place by twisting the lock knob clockwise. Always tighten the lock knob securely in place before use.
NOTE: It is recommended that you place the piece to be saved on the left side of the blade and that you make a test cut on
scrap wood first.

MAKING A CROSS CUT

Refer to Figure 53
It is recommended you make test cuts on scrap wood.
WARNING: Using the rip fence as a cutoff gauge when
cross cutting will result in kickback which can cause serious
personal injury.
WARNING: Make sure the blade guard assembly is
installed and working properly to avoid serious personal
injury.
Remove the rip fence by lifting the locking lever.
• Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece.
• Set the miter gauge to 0° and tighten the lock knob.
• Pull out the outfeed support of the saw for the cut work.
• Make sure the wood is clear of the blade before turning on the saw.
• To turn the saw ON, lift the switch.
• To turn saw OFF, press the switch down.
OPERATION
Figure 53 - CROSS CUT
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