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Performax 241-0987 Operator's Manual

Performax 241-0987 Operator's Manual

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7-1/4" Circular Saw
241-0987
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CAUTION:
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And
Understand Operator's Manual. Save These Instructions For Future
Reference.
For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts –
Please Call Toll Free: 1-866-858-2664. (M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Est.)

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  • Page 1 7-1/4” Circular Saw 241-0987 OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference. For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts – Please Call Toll Free: 1-866-858-2664. (M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Est.)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols ............Page 2 Safety Instructions .

  • Page 3: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY SYMBOLS Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely. Symbol Designation / Explanation Name Volts Voltage...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

  • Page 5: Personal Safety

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY 4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the WARNINGS power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or WARNING: Read all safety entangled cords increase the risk of electric warnings and instructions.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose 7. Use power tool, accessories clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, and tool bits etc. in accordance with clothing and gloves away from moving these instructions, taking into account parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair the working conditions and the work to be performed.
  • Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6. Always use blades with correct size in the material until the blade comes to a and shape (diamond versus round) of complete stop. Never attempt to remove arbour holes. Blades that do not match the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or the mounting hardware of the saw will run kickback may occur.
  • Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Check the operation of the lower guard 6. Always check the tool for damaged spring. If the guard and the spring are not parts. Before further use of the tool, a operating properly, they must be serviced guard or other part that is damaged should before use.

  • Page 9: Overview

    OVERVIEW FIG. 1 Spindle-lock button Main handle Auxiliary handle On/off trigger switch Bevel scale Lower-blade-guard Bevel-adjustment lever locking knob Edge-guide locking Lower blade guard knob Edge guide Depth scale Depth-of-cut adjustment lever Page 8...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Rated Voltage 120 V~ 60 Hz Rated Power Input 15 A No load Speed 5500 RPM Blade Diameter 7-1/4” (185mm) Blade arbor 5/8” (16mm) Cutting Depth at 90° 2-3/8” (60.3mm) Cutting Depth at 45° 1-13/16” (46mm) Bevel Angle Adjustable 0-52° Tool Weight 10 lbs.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION BLADE GUARD SYSTEM (FIG.2) SAW BLADES The lower blade guard attached to your All saw blades need to be kept clean, sharp circular saw is there for your protection and and properly set in order to cut efficiently. safety. It should never be altered for any Using a dull blade places a heavy load reason.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK, AVOID TO LESSEN THE CHANCE OF KICKBACK, FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS: DANGEROUS PRACTICES SUCH AS THE 1. Keep the blade at the correct depth FOLLOWING: setting. The depth setting should not • Setting blade depth incorrectly. exceed 1/4 inch below the material •...
  • Page 13 OPERATION INTEGRATED RIP AND BEVEL ADJUSEMENTS CROSSCUT RULER The angle of cut can be adjusted to any desired setting between 0°and 52°. Marked along the base across the front of Because blade thicknesses vary the saw is a ruler for measuring repetitive different angles require different settings, cuts.
  • Page 14 OPERATION TO ADJUST 0° BEVEL STOP 4. Tighten the bevel-adjustment knob by rotating the knob clockwise. (FIG.10) NOTICE: The saw is equipped with a 45° quick adjustment for 45° bevel cutting. Tilt 1. Unplug the circular saw from the power the base as far it will go: the indicator will supply.
  • Page 15 OPERATION TURNING THE SAW ON AND OFF 6. Put a drop of good-quality machine oil onto the inner bushing washer and outer (FIG.12) blade washer where they will contact the blade. 1. Connect the power cord of your circular 7. Place a new saw blade inside the lower saw to a standard household power outlet.
  • Page 16 OPERATION MAKING CROSS CUTS AND RIP 9. Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece, without the blade touching CUTS (FIG.14) the workpiece, then depress the lock-off button and squeeze the trigger switch Refer to “TO MAKE THE BEST POSSIBLE to start the saw.
  • Page 17 OPERATION 1. Secure the workpiece. 1. Secure the workpiece with clamps. 2. Use C-clamps (available separately) to 2. Draw a line of cut on the workpiece. clamp a straight edge to the workpiece. 3. Unplug the saw. 3. Rest the front edge of the base on the 4.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Before each use: WARNING: To ensure safety and • Inspect the circular saw, the switch, reliability, all repairs should be performed and the cord for damage. by a qualified service technician. • Check for damaged, missing, or worn parts. WARNING: When servicing, use •...

  • Page 19: Warranty

    This PERFORMAX brand power tool carries our 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. ® If you are not completely satisfied with your PERFORMAX brand power tool ® for any reason within thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, return the tool...
  • Page 20 © 2015 Menard, Inc., Eau Claire, WI 54703 05/2015...

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