Operating Procedures - Performax 240-3680 Owner's Manual

Caution: Be sure the saw is disconnected from its power source before making any
repairs or performing maintenance!
Clamping Workpiece:
WARNING:
For safe and accurate cuts, fix workpiece firmly into cutting position with hold-down damp,
otherwise the tool and workpiece may be damaged.
Mount the hold-down clamp on one side of fence. Insert shaft of the hold-down clamp into the
mounting hole and tighten the hold-down clamp retainer screw to affix the shaft of the hold-down
clamp.
Adjust position of the hold-down clamp bracket according to the workpiece thickness and
shape. Tighten the screw to fix the bracket in place.
Make sure that when the handle is lowered, beveled or angled in any position, no part of the
tool contacts the hold-down clamp.
Start Up
Using Your Saw
After unpacking, reading the instructions, attaching the machine to the workbench,
and checking that all attachments are correctly installed, you can use your saw. Be
sure to wear the appropriate protective equipment.
1. Check to ensure everything is correctly attached, screws are fastened, and all adjusting keys
and wrenches are removed.
2. Connect the saw to power.
3. Unlock the saw from its various storage and shipping positions.
4. Push forward the safety switch (#12 on page 5). Pressing the trigger switch (#1 on page 5)
will start the saw.
WARNING:
Before plugging In, confirm that the trigger is normal. If the locking button is not depressed,
do not pull the trigger with force as this may cause severe damage to the switch.
Remember:
Before use, release the head lock button and raise the handle.
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Before turning on, confirm that the saw blade does not touch the work piece or the vise at
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any position.
When cutting, press the handle down slowly. Do not force the handle, as this may cause damage
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to your saw.
Before starting to cut, confirm that the saw blade has attained full speed. After cutting is
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complete wait until the rotation of the blade stops completely before lifting the handle to its top
position.
For your safety, remove chips, small pieces, etc. from the table top before operation.
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For best performance, always keep saw blade clean and sharp.
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OPERATING PROCEDURES