Performax 241-0924 Operator's Manual

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18 Volt Cordless Jig Saw

241-0924

IMPORTANT:

WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual.

Safety symbols in this manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safety

symbols and their explanations require the operator's full understanding. The

safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, nor are they substi-

tute for proper accident-prevention measures.

This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution, warning, or danger. Failure to

obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to the operator or to others.

To reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock, always follow the safety pre-

cautions.

CHARGE BATTERY

BEFORE FIRST USE

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Page 1 Operator’s Manual 18 Volt Cordless Jig Saw 241-0924 CHARGE BATTERY BEFORE FIRST USE IMPORTANT: WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. Safety symbols in this manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safety symbols and their explanations require the operator’s full understanding. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, nor are they substi- tute for proper accident-prevention measures.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols ................page 3 Safety Instructions ................page 4 Description ..................page 9 Assembly ..................page 10 Operation ..................page 11 Maintenance ..................page 15 Troubleshooting ................page 16 Warranty ..................page 16 INTRODUCTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCIONS! This jig saw has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.
Page 3: Safety Symbols
SAFETY SYMBOLS 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 warning they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
Page 4: Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts...
Page 5 GENRAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and / or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. The term power tool in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Page 6 protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to a power source and / or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Page 7 5) BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
Page 8 Keep the area free of tripping hazards. Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this jigsaw. Only use blades in good condition. Before cutting, check that there is sufficient clearance for the blade under the workpiece. Do not touch the blade after operation; it will be very hot. Keep your hands away from under the workpiece.
Page 9: Description
Weight (without battery) 3 lb. 9 oz. Battery Voltage 18 Volt DC Charger input 120-Volt 60Hz AC only Performax 252-0908 Li-Ion Compatible batteries: 252-0908 Ni-Cd charger: Performax 252-0912 Charger WARNING! The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information included on the tool and in this operator’s manual, as well as know-...
Page 10: Assembly
TOOL-LESS BLADE CHANGE SYSTEM The saw has a blade clamp design that does not require the use of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or removing the blade. Pivot the blade clamp lever to install or remove the saw blade. VARIABLE-SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH The variable-speed trigger switch delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressure.
Page 11: Operation
Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. PACkING LIST Cordless Jig Saw, 3 pc Blades, Hex Key and Operator’s Manual. OPERATION TO ATTACH BATTERY PACk (Fig. 2) Align the raised rib on the battery Fig.
Page 12 VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH (Fig. 3) This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression. NOTE: Do not continuously operate the tool at different speeds. It may damage the switch.
Page 13 BLADE SELECTION To obtain the best performance from the saw, it is important to select the correct blade for the particular application and type of material you wish to cut. By doing this, you will get a smoother, faster cut and prolong blade life. ORBIT ADJUSTMENT (Fig.
Page 14 The angle selected can be read on Fig. 8 the cutting angle guide on the shoe plate. For accurate work it may be necessary to make a trial cut, measure the work and reset the angle as instructed in instructions 1-3.
Page 15: Maintenance
PLUNGE CUTTING (Fig. 10) Fig. 10 Plunge cutting is useful and time- saving for making rough openings in soft materials. It makes it unnecessary to drill a hole for an inside or pocket cut. 1. Draw lines for the opening you want to cut.
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Saw blade is worn Replace the saw blade WARRANTY If, during normal use, this PERFORMAX power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of original purchase, simply bring this tool and its sales receipt back to your nearest Menards retail store for a free equivalent replacement within those two years.