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Performax 9'' Band Saw Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
9" BAND SAW
QUESTION...
1•877•393•7121
You will need this manual for safety instructions, operating procedures, and warranty.
Put it and the original sales invoice in a safe, dry place for future reference.
Model No. 240-3731
10-0708

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  • Page 1 Model No. 240-3731 Owner’s Manual 9” BAND SAW QUESTION... 1•877•393•7121 You will need this manual for safety instructions, operating procedures, and warranty. Put it and the original sales invoice in a safe, dry place for future reference. 10-0708...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SECTION PAGE Maximum cutting width ....9” SAFETY RULES Maximum height of cut at 90° ..3-5⁄8” Work Preparation Work Area Preparation Maximum height of cut at 45°...

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES TOOL MAINTENANCE WARNING • Turn the machine "OFF", and disconnect the machine For your own safety, read and understand all warnings from the power source prior to inspection. and operating instructions before using any tool or • Maintain all tools and machines in peak condition. Keep equipment.

  • Page 4: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Figure 2 UNPACKING Refer to Figure 1. • Check for freight damage before opening the package. If freight damage is noticed, file claim with the carrier Lock Screw Handle immediately. • Check to ensure all parts are present. Contact Customer Service Center at 1-877-393-7121 immediately for missing parts.

  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    may cause overheating and motor burn-out. Heavy loads A temporary 3-prong to 2-prong grounding adapter (see require that voltage at motor terminals be no less than the Figure 5) may be used to connect this plug to a matching voltage specified on nameplate. 2-conductor receptacle as shown in figure 5.

  • Page 6: Operation

    OPERATION DESCRIPTION • Turn switch off and disconnect power whenever the band saw is not in use. • This 9” band saw has welded steel frame and cast iron • Keep band saw maintained following maintenance table. It is designed to cut woods, plastics, and instructions.

  • Page 7: Adjust Blade Tracking Mechanism

    • Turn the blade guide knob, located below the upper ADJUST BLADE TRACKING MECHANISM door latch, to lower the Upper blade guide completely. Refer to Figure 7 • Carefully unsnap and remove the blade guard panel. WARNING • Release the table insert from the cast iron table. •...

  • Page 8: Adjust Blade Guides

    ADJUST BLADE GUIDES Figure 11 Refer to Figure 9 to 11 • Blade guides should not be in contact with the blade when not in operation. Guide Pin • Adjust the blade guides after the blade tracking and blade tension have been properly adjusted. •...

  • Page 9: Contour Sawing

    CONTOUR SAWING • Contour cutting is guiding workpiece free-handed to produce curved shapes. • Turn the workpiece carefully so the blade follows without twisting. • Use a narrower blade to cut abrupt curves or make relief cuts. BEVEL CUTTING • Beveled cutting is to tilt saw table for the desired degree.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTON POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTIONS Motor will not start 1. Low voltage 1. Check power supply for proper voltage 2. Short circuit in line cord or plug 2. Inspect line cord and plug for faulty insulation or shorted connection 3. Short circuit in motor 3.

  • Page 11: Parts Illustration

    9” BAND SAW PARTS ILLUSTRATION...
  • Page 12 9" BAND SAW PARTS LIST Key No. Part No. Description Specification Key No. Part No. Description Specification 52 BS900060 HEXAGONAL NUT 1 BS900001 HANDLE 2 BS900002 FLAT WASHER Ø6.3×Ø16×1.5t 52.1 BS900061 SPRING WASHER Ø10 3 BS900003 MITER GAUGE SCALE 53 BS900062 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT BRACKET 4 BS900004 PAN HEAD SCREW...
  • Page 13 9” BAND SAW PARTS LIST Key No. Part No. Description Specification Key No. Part No. Description Specification 105 BS900120 TAP SCREW Ø4*8L 122 BS900138 HEX WRENCH M4 × 70 × 25 106 BS900121 PINION 123 BS900139 OPEN END WRENCH 10 X 12mm 106.1 BS900122 SET SCREW M4*4L...

  • Page 14: Warranty

    PERFORMAX™ 9” BAND SAW 30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: 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 with your original receipt to any MENARDS®...
  • Page 15 Menard, Inc. Eau Claire, WI 54703...

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