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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
120 V, 60 Hz, AC
15 AMP
3,800 RPM (no load)
14" (355 mm)
1/8" (3 mm)
1" (25.4 mm)
Vice miter gauge to front
5⅝x3⅝" deep (143x92
mm) Rectangular section
4¾" (121 mm) Round pipe
34 lb (15.5 kg)
1
15A CHOP SAW
Owner's Manual
Vice miter gauge to rear
9"x3" deep (229x76 mm)
Rectangular section
4½" (114 mm) Round pipe
240-3756
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Summary of Contents for Performax 240-3756
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Page 1: Product Specifications
15A CHOP SAW 240-3756 Owner’s Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rating: 120 V, 60 Hz, AC Amperes: 15 AMP Speed: 3,800 RPM (no load) Blade diameter: 14" (355 mm) Blade thickness: 1/8" (3 mm) Arbor: 1" (25.4 mm) Vice miter gauge to front Vice miter gauge to rear 5⅝x3⅝”... -
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 safety rules …………………………………………………………………..………..Work area ………………………………………………………………….…………..………..Electrical safety ……………………………………………………………………….………..Personal safety ………………………………………………………………………..……….. -
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 EYE, EAR & LUNG PROTECTION – cont’d 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 WARNING: Read all safety warnings and When operating a power tool outdoors, use all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. and instructions may result in electric shock, fire Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces and/or serious injury. -
Page 6: Power Tool Use And Care
POWER TOOL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing edges are less likely to bind and are easier to or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and control. -
Page 7: Specific Safety Rules
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Do not remove the soft paper in the centre of Know your chop saw. Do the cut off blade. not plug the chop saw into the power source until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s Do not alter or enlarge the centre hole of the cut off blade as this could result in the blade applications and limitations, as well as the... -
Page 8: Extension Cord Safety
EXTENSION CORD SAFETY WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so it will not get caught on the workpiece, tools or any other obstructions while you are working with the power tool. Make sure any extension cord used with this tool is in good condition. -
Page 9: Symbols
SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the chop 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 10: Know Your Chop Saw
KNOW YOUR CHOP SAW Trigger switch Main handle Arbor lock Carrying handle Automatic guard Motor end cap LED worklight Swing arm Cut off blade Safety chain Vice miter Vice quick gauge release Depth stop screw Base Vice adjustment handle 17 mm Wrench... -
Page 11: Assembly And Operating
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CARRYING THE CHOP SAW SELECTING THE WORK SURFACE When carrying the chop saw from one location It is important to place the chop saw on a solid to another, always lower the swing arm (1) to its flat work surface that will not shift during lowest position and loop the lowest safety chain operation of the chop saw. -
Page 12: Checking The Automatic Guard
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING SETTING THE DEPTH STOP – cont’d NOTE: The guard should always rise and fall freely when the swing arm is lowered and raised as outlined in #1 & #2 above. If not, clean any cuttings out from around the guard mechanism (3) (Fig. -
Page 13: Setting The Miter Vice Angle
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHECKING THE ARBOR CAP SCREW – Loosen the miter gauge cap screws (2) by cont’d turning them counter clockwise using the 17 mm wrench supplied (Fig. 7). When the arbor cap screw is fully tightened, remove the wrench, release the Rotate the miter gauge to the left or right arbor lock and lower the blade guard. -
Page 14: Cutting 7" To 9" Wide Workpieces
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING 7” to 9” WIDE WORKPIECES WARNING: Always make sure the workpiece is flat against the chop saw base NOTE: To cut workpieces between 7” and 9” in and securely held in the vice before turning width, locate the miter gauge in the back two the saw ON. -
Page 15: On/Off Switch
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ON/OFF SWITCH To turn the switch ON, squeeze the switch trigger (1) until the chop saw starts Fig. 11). To turn the chop saw OFF, release the switch trigger. WARNING: Always make sure the cut off blade is NOT touching the workpiece when the switch is being turned ON. -
Page 16: Cutting Metal
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING REPLACING THE CUT OFF BLADE – cont`d WARNING NOTES: a) Make sure the LARGE outer surfaces of the Have you read "GENERAL SAFETY large and small washers are facing the cut off WARNINGS”, "POWER TOOL SAFETY", disk. "SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES", b) Make sure the flats of the washer holes slide "EXTENSION CORD SAFETY"... - Page 17 ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENENCE OPERATING CUTTING METAL – cont`d Wait for motor to come up to its full speed. Carefully lower the cut off blade until it contacts the workpiece. NOTE: Many sparks will be generated as soon as the cut off blade touches the workpiece. Apply only slight pressure to the chop saw Fig.
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Page 18: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE GENERAL WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. The use of any other part may create a hazard or cause damage to the product. DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. -
Page 19: Exploded View
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Page 20: Parts Listing
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 chop saw. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this chop saw may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician. - Page 21 PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 4100020021 Circlip for output shaft #20 4010010014 629-2RS bearing 2020240005 Gear housing 2050090002 Spindle lock spring 2030280011 Spindle lock 3120150004 Auxiliary handle 4030010228 ST screw 5.9X70 4030010106 ST screw 3.9X19 4020010141 Screw M5X35 4040010012 #5 flat washer...
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Page 22: 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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