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Performax 240-3690 Owner's Manual

Performax 240-3690 Owner's Manual

12" compound sliding miter saw with laser
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12" COMPOUND SLIDING MITER SAW
Rating:
Amperes:
Speed:
Blade:
Arbor size:
Laser:
Laser wavelength:
Laser output power:
Miter range:
Bevel range:
Cutting capacity:
Weight:
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WITH LASER
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
120V AC, 60Hz
15 AMP
3,800 RPM (no load)
12" 60 tooth general purpose carbide-
tipped
1"
Class IIl
650nm
<2.5mW
0–45° left or right
0–45° left or right
90° cross cut 3 ½" x 13
45° miter cut 3 ½" x 9
45° bevel cut 2
45° miter/bevel cut 2
50 lb 10 oz
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 12" COMPOUND SLIDING MITER SAW WITH LASER 240-3690 Owner’s Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rating: 120V AC, 60Hz Amperes: 15 AMP Speed: 3,800 RPM (no load) Blade: 12" 60 tooth general purpose carbide- tipped Arbor size: 1" Laser: Class IIl Laser wavelength:...

  • 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 ……………………………………………………………………….………..Bench-top 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 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: Bench-Top Power Tool Safety

    BENCH-TOP POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNING: Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord Read all safety warnings for pulling or unplugging the power tool. and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges and instructions may result in electric shock, fire or moving parts.

  • Page 6: Bench-Top Power Tool Use And Care

    BENCH-TOP POWER TOOL SAFETY Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing edges are less likely to bind and are easier to or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and control.

  • Page 7: Miter Saw Safety

    MITER SAW SAFETY WARNING DANGER: : Know your miter saw. Do not Always remove the plug from plug in the miter saw until you have read and the power source when changing the blade, understand this Instruction Manual. Learn when making adjustments and when servicing the tool’s applications and limitations, as the tool.
  • Page 8 MITER SAW SAFETY Keep the motor air slots clean and free of Use only cross-cutting saw blades. When chips or dust. using carbide-tipped blades, make sure they have a negative hook angle. Do not use blades Always make sure all handles are tight before with deep gullets, because they can deflect and cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of contact the guard.

  • Page 9: Extension Cord Safety

    EXTENSION CORD SAFETY WARNING: WARNING: Keep the extension cord Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so clear of the working area. Position the cord it will not get caught on the workpiece, tools or so it will not get caught on the workpiece, tools or any other obstructions while you are any other obstructions while you are working...

  • Page 10: Symbols

    SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the jigsaw. 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 No load speed Amperes Alternating or direct current...

  • Page 11: Know Your Miter Saw

    KNOW YOUR MITER SAW Front handle Lock-off Lock-off LED worklight & switch switch laser module ON/OFF switch Upper blade guard Trigger switch Motor brushes Blade Rear handle Dust bag Lower blade LED worklight & guard laser module Slider friction Fence knob extensions Hold-down...

  • Page 12: Assembly And Installation

    ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION CUTTING HEAD LOCK-DOWN INSTALLING THE REAR BALANCE SUPPORT This miter saw is shipped with the cutting head locked in the DOWN position. The lock-down Lock the cutting head in the down position system must be used when moving, transporting and carefully roll the miter saw approx.

  • Page 13: Installing The Base Extension Supports

    ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE MITER LOCKING KNOB – Insert the two base extension support rods cont’d (2) into the matching holes in the base casting (3). NOTE: Push the rods through the holes Insert the unthreaded end of the locking rod (1) into the threaded hole in the miter until they extend 1/2"...

  • Page 14: Fastening The Miter Saw Onto Astable Work Surface

    ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION WARNING: INSTALLING HOLD-DOWN CLAMP – cont’d If the miter saw is not bolted to a stable work surface, it must be firmly clamped Loosen the cross bar adjusting knob (3) in place. Failure to adequately secure the miter and slide the cross bar up or down until it is saw may result in serious injury.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Miter Saw

    ADJUSTING THE MITER SAW Before making any cuts, it is important to check Once steps #1 through #5 have been all adjustments to make sure the saw will completed, it is important to verify that the 0° function properly and cut at the proper angles. settings are accurate and that the blade is The following adjustments must be checked and perpendicular to the fence as follows:...

  • Page 16: Adjusting The 0° Bevel Angle

    ADJUSTING THE MITER SAW ADJUSTING THE 0° MITER ANGLE – cont’d Fig. 9 Fig. 11 ADJUSTING THE 0° BEVEL ANGLE Lock the handle in the down position. Hold a combination square (not provided) (6) Lift the bevel angle locking lever (1) against the base (7) and beside the saw upward and rotate it clockwise to allow the blade (8) (Fig.
  • Page 17 ADJUSTING THE MITER SAW ADJUSTING THE 0° BEVEL ANGLE – cont’d Rotate the cutting head clockwise until the bevel indicator (14) is pointing directly to Insert a 4 mm hex key in the 0° bevel stop the 45° mark (15) on the bevel scale. set screw (9) (Fig.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Depth Stops

    ADJUSTING THE MITER SAW ADJUSTING DEPTH STOPS Back out the 45° depth stop screw (6) until it no longer extends below the threaded The depth stops are designed to control the casting. Use a 5 mm hex key. depth at which the blade will stop. The depth stop system is designed to easily switch Carefully lower the cutting head as far as it between 0°...

  • Page 19: Adjusting Bevel Friction

    ADJUSTING THE MITER SAW ADJUSTING SLIDER FRICTION KNOB – cont’d Loosen the fence extender locking knob (1) on the side to which the cutting head is To set the slider knob for operating the tilted (Fig. 18). tool, turn the slider knob counter clockwise until the slider moves freely in and out but with enough friction to prevent sudden movements of the cutting head.

  • Page 20: Operating The Miter Saw

    OPERATING THE MITER SAW SWITCHES & POWER INDICATOR LIGHT The switches and power indicator light are all contained within the main handle (1) of the miter saw (Fig. 20). The description of how each element functions is described in the following paragraphs.

  • Page 21: Using The Workpiece Support

    OPERATING THE MITER SAW USING THE WORKPIECE SUPPORT WARNING When cutting longer workpieces, always use the base extension supports (1) for more accurate For safety reasons, the operator must cutting and to help prevent the long workpiece read the sections of this Owner’s from sagging (Fig.

  • Page 22: Laser Line Adjustment

    OPERATING THE MITER SAW LASER LINE ADJUSTMENT MAKING A TEST CUT – cont’d Turn the laser/worklight switch ON. Now that you have made a test cut, the laser will NOTE: The laser cutting line (2) will show have to be aligned so it is immediately beside on the 2x4.

  • Page 23: Using The Repetitive Cut Stop

    OPERATING THE MITER SAW USING THE REPETITIVE CUT STOP CLEANING THE DUST BAG The base extensions (1) have built-in stops for The dust collection bag located behind the use when making repetitive cuts of the same motor assembly must be cleaned regularly to length (Fig.

  • Page 24: Cutting A Warped Workpiece

    OPERATING THE MITER SAW CUTTING A WARPED WORKPIECE COMPOUND CUTTING WARNING: Compound cutting is simply making a miter cut Cutting a warped workpiece as and a bevel cut at the same time. illustrated below may result in the blade to bind. This could cause the workpiece to jump To perform a compound cut: unexpectedly and cause serious injury.

  • Page 25: Cutting Crown Molding

    OPERATING THE MITER SAW CUTTING BASE MOLDING – cont’d Crown molding is thin and splinters very easily. Crown molding with widths less than 4½" should be with the edges resting on both the fence and the base. Crown moldings with widths between 4½"...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE GENERAL While holding the blade locking button inward to prevent the blade rotating, place WARNING: the special blade screw wrench on the When servicing the miter blade screw (3) and turn the screw saw, always check to make sure the switch CLOCKWISE to remove it from the arbor is OFF and the plug is removed from the (Fig.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Carbon Motor Brushes

    MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BLADE – cont’d Pull the secondary blade guard (2) down so the slot fits behind the head of the screw Place the blade (5) on the arbor. (1) (Fig. 32). NOTES: a) Make sure the teeth on the bottom of the Tighten the secondary blade guard screw.

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Miter Saw

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: REPLACING THE CARBON MOTOR Do not allow brake fluids, BRUSHES – cont’d gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. to come into contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Check the lower blade guard each time the miter saw is used.

  • Page 29: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW...

  • Page 30: 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 miter saw. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this miter saw may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
  • Page 31 PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 2403690-038 Cushion 2403690-039 M5×35 Screw 2403690-040 Miter adjusting rod retainer 2403690-041 M4×8 Cross pan head screw 2403690-042 Table insert 2403690-043 Rotary table 2403690-044 Indicator needle 2403690-045 M5×10 Screw 2403690-046 Ø8 Flat washer 2403690-047 M8 Locknut 2403690-048...
  • Page 32 PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 2403690-080 Small spring 2403690-081 Ø10 Flat washer 2403690-082 M10 Locknut 2403690-083 Ø45×Ø30×50 slide bearing 2403690-084 Extension bar 2403690-085 Ø5×44 Elastic column pin 2403690-086 Rear pull rod cover 2403690-087 Clip 2403690-088 M8×18 Hexagon head bolt 2403690-089 Outside flange 2403690-090...
  • Page 33 PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 2403690-122 6000 Bearing 2403690-123 Rotor 2403690-124 6002 Bearing 2403690-125 Middle cover 2403690-126 M8×25 Hexagon socket screw 2403690-127 Drive pully 2403690-128 Transparent guard wheel 2403690-129 Ø5 Circlip for shaft 2403690-130 Transparent guard washer (small) 2403690-131 Screw 2403690-132...
  • Page 34 PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 2403690-164 Handle cover 2403690-165 Fixed pin 2403690-166 Connection sheet 2403690-167 Lock-off button (right) 2403690-168 Lock-off button (left) 2403690-169 Torque spring 2403690-170 Trigger 2403690-171 Switch (FA2-10/1W) ST3.9×14 Cross pan head tapping 2403690-172 screw ST3.9×10 Cross pan head tapping 2403690-173...

  • Page 35: 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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