Maintenance - Performax 241-0944 Owner's Manual

Pocket Cut
- Disconnect the plug from the power supply before making any adjustments.
- Set the depth adjustment based on the thickness of the required cut.
- Raise the lower guard by using the lower guide lever.
- With the blade barely above the material to be cut, start the saw and allow the blade to attain full
speed.
- Using the front end of the shoe as a pivot point, lower the blade gradually onto the material which
is being cut.
- Release the lower guard when the blade starts cutting.
- When the shoe is resting flat on the surface being cut, proceed cutting in a forward direction to the
end of the cut.
- Allow the blade to come to a full stop before removing it from the cut.
- Never pull the saw backward since the blade will climb out of the cut, as a result, kickback may
occur.
Turn the saw around and finish the cut in a normal manner, sawing forward. Use a jigsaw or a hand
saw to finish the cut in the corners if it is necessary.
Cutting Large Sheets
- Large sheets or boards require support to prevent bending or sags. If you attempt to cut without
leveling and supporting the work piece properly, the blade will tend to bind or result in kickback.
- Support the panel or board close to the cut.
- Be sure to set the blade adjustment so that you can cut through the material without cutting into
the table or workbench.
- Suggestion: use two by fours (2"× 4") to support the board or panel to be cut.
- If the work piece is too large for the workbench, use the floor with two by fours (2"× 4") to support
the wood.
WARNING
Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in
misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause serious hazard.
CAUTION
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting
to perform inspection or maintenance. Regularly clean the tool's air vents with
compressed dry air. Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through
openings.
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MAINTENANCE