Maintenance - Performax 241-0988 Operating Manual

METAL CUTTING
The saw can be used to cut metals, such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods,
aluminum, brass, and copper. Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade. Do
not force the saw.
The use of cutting oil is recommended when cutting soft metals and steel.
Cutting oil will keep the blade cool, increase cutting action, and prolong blade
life.
WARNING! Never use gasoline, because normal sparking could ignite the
fumes.
1. Securely clamp the workpiece in position and make the cut close to the
clamping point in order to minimize workpiece vibration.
2. When cutting conduit pipe or angle iron, clamp the work in a vise, if possible,
and cut close to the vise.
3. To cut thin sheet material, "sandwich" the material between pieces of
hardboard or plywood, and clamp the layers together in order to reduce
vibration and tearing of the material.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by
a qualified service technician.
WARNING! For your safety, always turn off the switch and unplug the re-
ciprocating saw from the power source before performing any maintenance or
cleaning.
Periodic maintenance of your reciprocating saw allows for long life and trouble-
free operation. The saw can generate considerable quantities of cutting residue.
A cleaning and maintenance schedule should be maintained.
As a common-sense and preventive maintenance practice, follow these
recommended steps:
Inspect the blade; Check it for wear or damage.
Keep the ventilation slots of the motor clean to prevent overheating of the
motor.
Electric tools are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure
when they are used to work on fiberglass, wallboard, spackling compounds
or plaster. The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive
to electrical tool parts, such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc.
Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended
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