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Performax 241-0950 Owner's Manual

4.8amp multi-cut saw
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4.8AMP MULTI-CUT SAW

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

120 V, 60 Hz, AC
4.8 Amperes
4,000 RPM (no load)
3
3
/
15 mm
0–1" (0–26 mm)
8" (203 mm)
" (85 mm)
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241-0950
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1: Product Specifications

    4.8AMP MULTI-CUT SAW 241-0950 Owner’s Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rating: 120 V, 60 Hz, AC Amperes: 4.8 Amperes Speed: 4,000 RPM (no load) Blade diameter: " (85 mm) Arbor: 15 mm Depth of cut: 0–1" (0–26 mm) Edge guide: 8" (203 mm)

  • 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 ………………………………………………………………….……………………... Electrical safety …………………………………………………………………………………... Personal safety …………………………………………………………………………………... Power tools use and care ………………………………………………………………………..

  • 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 If operating a power tool in a damp location WARNING: Read all safety warnings is unavoidable, use a residual current device and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings (RCD) protected supply. Use of a ground fault and instructions may result in electric shock, fire circuit interrupter (GFCI) reduces the risk of and/or serious injury.

  • Page 6: Power Tools Use And Care

    POWER TOOL SAFETY Power tool use and care Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable Do not force the power tool. Use the correct platform. Holding the work by hand or against power tool for your application.

  • Page 7: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold power tool by insulated gripping WARNING: Know your multi-cut saw. surfaces when performing an operation Do not plug the tool into the power source where the cutting tool may contact hidden until you have read and understand this wiring or its own cord.

  • Page 8: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Check the operation of the lower guard CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK – cont’d spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced When the blade is binding, or when before use.
  • Page 9 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES – cont’d When replacing the blade, make sure the replacement blade is 3 3/8" in diameter and is rated for at least 4,000 RPM. Installing an incorrect blade will result in possible injury and poor cutting action.

  • Page 10: Extension Cord Safety

    EXTENSION CORD SAFETY WARNING: WARNING: Keep the extension cord Repair or replace damaged clear of the working area. Position the cord so or worn extension cords immediately. it will not get caught on the workpiece, tools or Select the appropriate extension cord gauge any other obstructions while you are working with the power tool.

  • Page 11: Symbols

    SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the multi-cut 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 Multi-Cut Saw

    KNOW YOUR MULTI-CUT SAW Power ON light Blade guard Main release Motor brush handle cover Cutting Hex key depth knob holders Blade ON/OFF guard trigger Motor switch vents Lock-off trigger Rip guide locking screw Motor vents Edge guide...

  • Page 13: Contents

    CONTENTS MULTI-CUT SAW COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION Multi-cut saw assembly Hex key – 3 mm Hex key – 5 mm Corundum disc Super cut blade – 80T Segmented diamond wheel Carbide tipped blades ● 24 teeth ● 36 teeth Edge guide Vacuum hose (not illustrated) Owner’s manual...

  • Page 14: Assembly And Operating

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING This multi-cut saw precision saw is a versatile tool that is designed for use in confined work spaces. By selecting the appropriate cutting blades, it will cut copper and aluminum tubing, ceramic and marble tile, and assorted wood products.

  • Page 15: Installing A Blade

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING A BLADE Loosen the depth control lever (1) by pulling it outward (Fig. 3). WARNING: Let the hot blade, arbor Slide the depth control (2) upward to the screw and thick washer cool before desired cutting depth (3). attempting to change the blade.

  • Page 16: Installing The Vacuum Hose

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING THE EDGE GUIDE – cont’d NOTE: The edge guide can be installed on either the left or right hand side of the tool. Slide the edge guide foot (6) toward the tool until the desired width of cut is indicated on the scale where it meets the right hand edge of the trapezoidal window (7).

  • Page 17: Cutting (Without The Edge Guide)

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ON/OFF SWITCH – cont’d To turn the multi-cut saw ON, slide your index finger forward on the trigger switch (1) until it moves the lock-off trigger (2) forward. While holding the lock-off trigger forward, squeeze the trigger switch to start the multi-cut saw.

  • Page 18: Cutting (With The Edge Guide)

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING (without the edge guide) NOTE: Feed the blade into the workpiece at a slow steady pace. Do not force the tool so the motor slows down. The blade will cut faster and cleaner when turning at full speed. WARNING: Never try to cut a curve.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE REPLACING CARBON MOTOR BRUSHES The carbon motor brushes will wear down and require replacing. The time intervals between replacements will vary depending upon the type of materials being cut and the hours of use. It is recommended that the brushes be checked after each 10 hours of use.

  • Page 20: General Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL It has been found that electric tools are subjected to accelerated wear and possible WARNING: premature failure when they are used on When servicing, use only fiberglass boats and sports cars, wallboard, identical replacement parts. The use of any spackling compounds or plaster.

  • Page 21: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW...

  • Page 22: 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 multi-cut saw. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this multi-cut saw may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
  • Page 23 PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity B050060109 Lock spring 1160010014 Shaft lock 2030160119 Bearing hold down 4100050008 "E" ring dia. 7 4010010106 Bearing 627-2RS 3190060008 Sealing washer 0212000011 Rotor 4010010053 Bearing 607-2RS 3160060043 Upper indicator light cover 3160060045 Lower indicator light cover 4030010002...
  • Page 24 PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 2030010052 Base plate 2050050025 Torsion spring 2020080037 Moveable guard 2010080101 Torsion spring pin 2010210018 Guard knob...

  • Page 25: 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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