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Performax 241-0985 Owner's Manual

Performax 241-0985 Owner's Manual

14 amp circular saw with laser
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14 AMP CIRCULAR SAW WITH LASER
Rating:
Amperes:
Blade speed:
Laser:
Laser wavelength:
Laser output power:
Arbor:
Blade:
Wood maximum cutting depth:
Bevel angle:
Weight:
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
120V, 60Hz AC
14 AMP
5,400 RPM (no load)
Class II
650nm
<1mW
5/8"
7 ¼", 5/8" arbor, 24 Tungsten carbide
tipped teeth
2 ½" @ 90°
1 25/32" @ 45°
0–56°
9.9 lbs
241-0985
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 14 AMP CIRCULAR SAW WITH LASER 241-0985 Owner’s Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rating: 120V, 60Hz AC Amperes: 14 AMP Blade speed: 5,400 RPM (no load) Laser: Class II Laser wavelength: 650nm Laser output power: <1mW Arbor: 5/8" Blade: 7 ¼", 5/8" arbor, 24 Tungsten carbide...

  • 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 safety ……………………………………………………........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 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 If operating a power tool in a damp location WARNING: Read all safety warnings is unavoidable, use a residual current device and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings (RCD) protected supply. Use of a ground fault and instructions may result in electric shock, fire circuit interrupter (GFCI) reduces the risk of and/or serious injury.

  • Page 6: Power Tool Use And Care

    POWER TOOL SAFETY Power tool use and care Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.

  • Page 7: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Hold power tool by insulated gripping Know your circular saw. Do surfaces when performing an operation not plug the charger into the power source where the cutting tool may contact hidden or install a battery in the tool until you have wiring or its own cord.

  • Page 8: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Check the operation of the lower guard CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK – cont’d spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced When the blade is binding, or when before use.
  • Page 9 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES – cont’d When replacing the blade, make sure the replacement blade is 7 1/4" in diameter and is rated for at least 5,400 RPM. Installing an incorrect blade will result in possible injury and poor cutting action.

  • Page 10: Symbols

    SYMBOLS WARNING : Some of the following symbols may appear on the circular saw. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Direct current Volts Amperes No load speed Alternating or direct...

  • Page 11: Know Your Circular Saw

    KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW Main handle Laser switch Lock-out switch Trigger Front switch handle Upper blade Laser guard module Edge guide Blade guard adjustment lever knob Bevel gauge adjustment lever Sole plate Lower blade guard Blade screw Rip guide Blade wrench Cutting depth locking lever...

  • Page 12: Assembly And Operating

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING Place the 13mm blade wrench (4) on the REMOVING A BLADE blade screw (5) (Fig. 3). WARNING: Always remove the plug from Continue to press on the blade locking the power source before installing or lever, rotate the blade screw wrench removing a blade or adjusting the saw in any counter clockwise to loosen the blade way.

  • Page 13: Setting The Cutting Depth

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING SETTING THE CUTTING DEPTH Rotate the sole plate (2) to the desired The cutting depth of the blade should be set to angle as shown on the bevel gauge (3). suit the thickness of the material being cut. The cutting depth should be approximately 1/8"...

  • Page 14: Laser Switch

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING LASER SWITCH This saw is equipped with a laser guidance system for more precise cutting. DANGER: Never allow the laser beam to shine into a person’s eyes. Serious eye damage could result. To turn the laser ON, press the laser switch (1) once (Fig.

  • Page 15: Trigger Switch

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING TRIGGER SWITCH NOTE: There are several different types of blades available. Generally, blades with carbide- To turn the saw ON, press the lock-out tipped teeth cut better and stay sharp longer. switch with your thumb. Tooth count and configuration are also important.

  • Page 16: Rip Guide Cutting

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING PLUNGE CUTTING GENERAL CUTTING – cont’d NOTE: To align the saw blade with the cutting WARNING: To avoid loss of control, mark, use the guide marks on the front of the damage to the blade or damage to the sole plate (Fig.
  • Page 17 ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE OPERATING DO NOT abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage the tool and the workpiece. PLUNGE CUTTING – cont’d WARNING: DO NOT attempt to modify Start the saw and slowly lower the blade tools or create accessories. Any such onto the workpiece while holding the blade alteration or modification is misuse and guard lever forward to allow the blade to...

  • Page 18: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW...

  • Page 19: Parts List

    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 circular saw. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this circular saw may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
  • Page 20 PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 1010120011 Motor rotor 4010010014 Bearing 629 2RS 3140040012 Bearing sleeve 629 4030010124 Tapping screw4 x 45 4040010009 Flat washer 4mm 1020120011 Motor stator 3011120008 Motor housing 1230030013 Plastic brush sleeve 1230010123 Carbon brush 2050020028 spring...

  • Page 21: Day Money Back Guarantee

    ® 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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