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Performax COMPACT PX12 LITHIUM-ION Owner's Manual

Performax COMPACT PX12 LITHIUM-ION Owner's Manual

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12 V LI-ION RECIPROCATING SAW
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

12 V, 1.5 Ah Li-ion
0–3,000 SPM (no load)
1/2" (1.3 cm)
Universal shank
Tool free
1 hour diagnostic, Class 2
120 V AC, 60 Hz
12 V DC, 2.2 A (maximum)
2 lb 11 oz (1.3 kg)
241-0504
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1: Product Specifications

    12 V LI-ION RECIPROCATING SAW 241-0504 Owner’s Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Battery: 12 V, 1.5 Ah Li-ion Variable speed: 0–3,000 SPM (no load) Blade stroke: 1/2" (1.3 cm) Blade type: Universal shank Blade change system: Tool free Charger: 1 hour diagnostic, Class 2 Charger input: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Charger output:...

  • 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 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 warnings and instructions may result in the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

  • 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: Battery Tool Use And Care

    POWER TOOL SAFETY Battery tool use and care Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs.

  • Page 8: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Never place your hands near or below the Know your cutting surface. Clamping the material and reciprocating saw. Do not plug in the guiding the tool with both hands is much charger or install the battery in the tool safer.

  • Page 9: Battery & Charger Safety

    BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY WARNING: Do not use an extension cord. Plug the Only use the charger cord directly into an electrical diagnostic charger supplied with this outlet. tool to charge the 12V Li-ion battery. Charging any other batteries may Use the charger only in a standard damage the charger and possibly cause 120 V AC, 60 Hz electrical outlet.

  • Page 10: Battery Pack Recycling

    BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY NOTE: See Pages 24 & 25 for detailed information concerning preparation for recycling battery packs and for battery maintenance. BATTERY PACK RECYCLING To preserve our natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly. The batteries charged by this charger may contain chemicals and metals that are harmful to the environment.

  • Page 11: Symbols

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

  • Page 12: Know Your Reciprocating Saw

    KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW Tool free blade holder Stationary shoe Air vents LED worklight Lock-off button Variable speed trigger switch Battery release button Battery ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Before using any accessory, carefully read the instructions or the owner’s manual for WARNING: Use only accessories the accessory.

  • Page 13: Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS Carefully unpack the reciprocating saw. Compare the contents against the “RECIPROCATING SAW COMPONENTS” chart below. NOTE: See illustration of the reciprocating saw at right. WARNING: To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the tool.

  • Page 14: Assembly And Operating

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK WARNING: Use only the diagnostic charger supplied with the tool to charge the 12 V Li-ion battery supplied with the tool. Charging any other batteries with this charger may damage the charger, and possibly cause serious injury.

  • Page 15: Charger Led Functions

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHARGER LED FUNCTIONS (Fig. 3) Power ON The green LED will stay ON when the Green charger is plugged into a ”live” power light light Function source. — Power Power Battery partially charged The red LED will flash during charging. Battery fully charged Battery Flashing...

  • Page 16: Checking The Battery Charge Status

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE STATUS (if your battery is equipped with the charge indicator system) The level of charge remaining in the battery can be checked by using the battery charge indicator system that is contained in the end of the battery. NOTE: The battery charge remaining may be checked while the battery is installed in the tool with the ON/OFF switch turned...

  • Page 17: Installing A Blade

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING A BATTERY IN THE OSCILLATING TOOL – cont’d Slide the fully charged battery into the matching cavity in the tool handle where the discharged battery has been removed. NOTE: Make sure the two keys (3) in the battery stem align with the matching key ways (4) in the handle.

  • Page 18: Lock-Off Button

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING LOCK-OFF BUTTON The lock-off button (1) is a safety device designed to reduce the possibility of a user accidentally starting the saw (Fig. 6). This button must be pressed before the trigger switch (2) can be squeezed. NOTE: The lock-off button can be pressed from either the left or right side of the handle.

  • Page 19: Led Worklight

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING LED WORKLIGHT The LED work light (1) will automatically turn ON when the trigger switch is squeezed (Fig. 7). It will automatically turn OFF when the trigger switch is released. MATERIALS YOU CAN CUT This reciprocating saw is a versatile tool that allows you to cut many different types of materials.

  • Page 20: General Cutting

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING WARNING For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled “GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS”, “POWER TOOL SAFETY”, “SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES”, “BATTERY AND CHARGER SAFETY” and “SYMBOLS” before using this cordless reciprocating saw. Verify the following every time the cordless reciprocating saw is used: The blade is sharp and in good condition.

  • Page 21: Plunge Cutting

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING GENERAL CUTTING – cont’d Make sure there are no nails, screws, clamps or foreign materials in the path of the saw blade. Hold the saw away from your body and in front of you (Fig. 8). With both hands firmly gripping the saw, and with the blade NOT in contact with the surface to be cut, start the saw by pressing the lock-off...

  • Page 22: Metal Cutting

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING PLUNGE CUTTING – cont’d Rest the lower edge of the adjustable pivoting shoe on the workpiece and hold it firmly in that position, maintaining a shallow cutting angle. Press the lock-off button and squeeze the trigger switch to start the saw. Fig.
  • Page 23 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING METAL CUTTING – cont’d ● Do not force the saw blade. Let it cut at its own speed. DANGER: Always clamp the workpiece in a vise, or to a workbench or table. Do not hold workpiece in your hand. Never use gasoline as a lubricant or as a cleaning agent.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING WARNING: When servicing, use To preserve our natural resources, please only identical replacement parts. The recycle or dispose of batteries properly. use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. The batteries accompanying this tool may contain chemicals and metals that are DO NOT use solvents when cleaning...
  • Page 25 MAINTENANCE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY MAINTENANCE Lithium-ion batteries share many characteristics with Nickel-Cadmium batteries. The major characteristic that is NOT shared with Nickel-Cadmium batteries is that Lithium-ion batteries do not have a “memory” and do not require to be completely discharged periodically. It is recommended that you charge your Lithium-ion batteries after each use so they will be fully charged when needed.

  • Page 26: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW...

  • Page 27: 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 impact driver. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this impact driver may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.

  • Page 28: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 3010080007 Housing 1070060003 Battery pack 1180060006 Pole plate 1039040003 Motor 2030220003 Motor flange 4020020019 Screw M3X6 4010010060 608 bearing 2040110015 Motor gear 4020010001 Screw M4X8 2030160003 Bearing clamp 4020020009 Screw M4X6 4010010058 6002 bearing 2020010015...

  • Page 29: 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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