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4 ½” PLUNGE CUT CIRCULAR SAW

241-0748

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And

Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference.

CAUTION:

For questions/comments, technical assistance or repair parts –

Please call toll free: 1-866-349-8665 (M–F 9am–5pm EST)

Summary of Contents for 241-0748

Page 1: ...NUAL To Reduce The Risk Of Injury User Must Read And Understand Operator s Manual Save These Instructions For Future Reference CAUTION For questions comments technical assistance or repair parts Pleas...

Page 2: ...afety 4 Power tools safety 5 6 Special safety rulers 7 9 Extension cord safety 9 Product specifications 10 Symbols 11 Know your machine 12 Assemble and Operation 13 17 Maintentance 18 19 Replacing car...

Page 3: ...ool 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 co...

Page 4: ...risk from exposure to these chemicals varies according to how often this type of work is performed In order to reduce exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and use approved safet...

Page 5: ...g a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoid...

Page 6: ...familiar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving...

Page 7: ...roves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of the blade binding Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or it...

Page 8: ...any other part in all depths of cuts Check the operation of the lower guard spring If the guard and the spring are not operating properly they must be serviced before use The lower guard may operate...

Page 9: ...s of power and overheating The table below shows the correct size to use according to cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the he...

Page 10: ...utting depth without track 1 3 16 Maximum cutting depth with track 1 Weight 6 lb 13 o 3 1 kg Need Assistance Call us on our toll free customer support line 1 866 349 8665 Monday Friday from 9am to 5pm...

Page 11: ...roof construction Watertight construction Protective grounding at grounding terminal Class I tools Revolutions or reciprocations per minute Diameter Off position Warning symbol Wear your safety glasse...

Page 12: ...unge release 13 Main handle 14 Depth scale 15 Depth locking knob 16 Track tension adjusters 17 Track channel 18 Pivot bolt 19 Motor cover screw 20 Motor vents 21 Motor cover 22 Guide plate 23 Joining...

Page 13: ...page 12 Fine wood blade for smooth clean cuts in wood and normal use in very light density woods and composite materials NOTE Do NOT remove the inner flange a from the arbor b see Fig 3 6 Slide the b...

Page 14: ...ever carry the saw with your finger on the trigger switch The saw could be accidentally started and cause severe personal injury 2 To turn the saw OFF release the trigger switch MATERIALS THAT YOU CAN...

Page 15: ...s It is not recommended to plunge cut any material other than wood 1 To plunge cut inside the edges of a workpiece clearly mark the cutting line on the workpiece 2 Set the saw on the workpiece 1 so th...

Page 16: ...gon key to loosen the 4 screws in the joining bar Slide the cavities over the joining bar that is protruding from track section Fig 9 Fig 10 3 Insert joining bar into the matching cavities in the left...

Page 17: ...14 4 Place the clamp 4 on the left hand side of the guide track at each end to hold it firmly onto the workpiece with the left edge on the guide track alignment marks 1 Fig 15 5 Set the saw cutting de...

Page 18: ...ushes commutators etc Consequently it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material wallboard spackling compounds or plaster During any use on these materials...

Page 19: ...19 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE MAINTENANCE...

Page 20: ...20 EXPLODED VIEW...

Page 21: ...9 241 0748 9 Bearing sleeve 1 10 241 0748 10 Stator 1 11 241 0748 11 Wind defender 1 12 241 0748 12 Bearing 608RS 1 13 241 0748 13 Rotor 1 14 241 0748 14 Fan 1 15 241 0748 15 Bearing 6000RS 1 16 241...

Page 22: ...47 Depth locking button Plunge 1 48 241 0748 48 Screw 2 49 241 0748 49 Washer 2 50 241 0748 50 Wave washer 2 51 241 0748 51 Washer 2 52 241 0748 52 Screw 1 53 241 0748 53 Track locking Knobs 2 54 241...

Page 23: ...r misuse of the Merchandise This warranty 1 excludes expendable parts including but not limited to blades brushes belts bits light bulbs and or batteries 2 shall be void if this tool is used for comme...

Page 24: ...24 2016 Menard Inc Eau Claire WI 54703 15 07 2016...