Performax 240-3600 Operator'S Manual Download Page 4

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 warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention 
measures . 

  WARNING: 

 

be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this manual, 

including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,” ”WARNING,” and “CAUTION”  
before using this tool. Failure to following all instructions listed below may result in elec-
tric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

SyMbOL MEANING

            

SAFETy ALERT SyMbOL:

 Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION .

            May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs .

                                

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, 

will result in death or serious injury.

                                 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, 
could result in death or serious injury.

                                 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, 
could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE: 

 (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property 

damage.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

  WARNING: 

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SAFETy INSTRUCTIONS

  

DANGER:

 

  CAUTION: 

Summary of Contents for 240-3600

Page 1: ...Page 1 240 3600 10 Table Saw with Stand OPERATOR S MANUAL CAUTION To Reduce The Risk Of Injury User Must Read And Understand Operator s Manual Save These Instructions For Future Reference...

Page 2: ...table of contents Safety Symbols Page 2 Safety Instructions Page 3 Overview Specifications Page 10 Assembly Page 11 Operation Page 23 Maintenance Page 33 Troubleshooting Page 34...

Page 3: ...t current Type of characteristic of current no No load speed Rotational speed at no load Class II construction Double insulated construction min Per minute Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc...

Page 4: ...following all instructions listed below may result in elec tric shock fire and or serious personal injury SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates DANGER WARNING OR CAUTION May be used in conjunc...

Page 5: ...en using an extension cord be sure to use one that is heavy enough to carry the current that your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and...

Page 6: ...d with the saw blade 5 Always secure work firmly against rip fence miter fence or miter gauge 6 Always use a push stick for ripping narrow stock A push stick is a device that is used to push a workpie...

Page 7: ...perform any operation freehand 24 Never reach around or over the saw blade 25 Do not expose to rain or use in a damp location 26 Use the saw blade guard and spreader for every operation for which they...

Page 8: ...ptacles that accept the tool s plug FIG 1 Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately Permanently connected tools This tool should be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or...

Page 9: ...h of the workpiece Amperage rating of the tool 120 V circuit only Total length of the extension cord 25 50 100 150 More than Not more than Minimum Gauge for the extension cord AWG 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10...

Page 10: ...heel is used to lower and raise the blade for adjustments or blade replacement The hand wheel also makes adjusting for bevel angles easy 22 Fence locking lever The lever on the front of the rip fence...

Page 11: ...Weight 45lbs 2oz Cutting Depth at 0 3 76 2mm Cutting Depth at 45 2 1 2 64 0mm Stand Height 21 1 2 545mm Weight 12lbs 3oz 5 53kg Rip fence Fence locking lever Spreader Riving knife Anti kickback pawls...

Page 12: ...his warning could result in serious personal injury Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and co...

Page 13: ...matically You can store it in a free area FIG 2a FIG 2b MOUNTING THE SAW TO THE STAND FIG 3b When using the table saw on the stand provided the table saw must be securely mounted to the stand before u...

Page 14: ...ug the saw 2 Lower the blade by turning the height adjusting handle counter clockwise 3 To remove the throat plate place your index finger in the hole and lift the front end then pull the throat plate...

Page 15: ...ndex finger in the hole and lifting the front end then pull the throat plate out toward the front of the saw 3 Raise the saw blade as high as it will go by turning the height bevel adjusting hand whee...

Page 16: ...place the flat open end on the flat surfaces on the arbor shaft 2 Put the closed end wrench onto the hex nut Holding both wrenches firmly pull the closed end wrench toward the front of the machine To...

Page 17: ...l clockwise 3 Remove the anti kickback pawls and place a framing square or straight edge against both the saw blade and the spreader NOTICE Place the framing square between the carbide teeth and measu...

Page 18: ...the wheel in toward the saw and then turn it Turning the wheel counter clockwise increases the angle of the blade bringing it closer to 45 turning it clockwise decreases the angle bringing the blade c...

Page 19: ...OF THE RIP FENCE TO THE BLADE FIG 16a 1 Unplug the saw 2 Remove the blade guard assembly 3 Raise the locking lever to allow the rip fence to be moved 4 Place the framing square beside the blade and m...

Page 20: ...the back end of the rip fence onto the guide surfaces of the rear rail 4 Push the locking lever down to automatically align and secure the fence USING THE MITER GAUGE FIG 18 The miter gauge provides g...

Page 21: ...extension table locking lever toward the back to unlock the lever 3 Slide the extension table to the desired width NOTICE Use the scale on the extension rail when a specific width is desired 4 Once t...

Page 22: ...blade so that the marked tooth is at the back 5 Move the combination square to the rear and measure the distance from the blade tooth to the right miter gauge groove again If the distances are the sa...

Page 23: ...ed to cut wood and wood composition products only WARNING WARNING WARNING BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW The 3 pronged plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grou...

Page 24: ...ces used for safely pushing a workpiece through the blade instead of using your hands They can be made from scrap wood in various sizes and shapes to be used in a specific project The stick must be na...

Page 25: ...e other half of the same end to 45 see MITER CUTS for more information 1 8in 1 4in 3 4in 3 5 8in 1 13 16in 30 45 18in 6 in FIG 24 4 Mark the board from the point at 6 15 cm 8 20 cm 10 25 cm and 12 30...

Page 26: ...3 5 2 1 4 5 1 2 4 3 4 21 1 2 FIG 26 SWITCH ASSEMBLY FIG 27 This saw is equipped with a switch assembly that has a built in locking feature This feature is intended to prevent unauthorized and possibl...

Page 27: ...the arbor is 5 8 16 mm in diameter This blade will produce a good quality cut for many applications 2 Use only saw blades designed for maximum safe operating speeds of 6 000 RPM or higher 3 Saw blade...

Page 28: ...de adequate support for this purpose The work support must be the same height as the saw table 1 Lock the rip fence by pressing down on the locking lever 2 Remove the miter gauge 3 Raise the blade so...

Page 29: ...n the fence and the saw blade for use of a push stick If the fence is mounted to the left the saw blade guard may interfere with proper use of a push stick When the width of rip is 6 15 cm or wider us...

Page 30: ...e risk of injury turn the saw off and disconnect it from the power source before installing and removing accessories before adjusting or changing set ups or when making repairs An accidental start up...

Page 31: ...speed 5 While using both hands to keep the workpiece against the face of the miter gauge and holding the workpiece flat against the table slowly push the workpiece through the blade 6 NEVER try to pul...

Page 32: ...loosen the locking handle and move the miter gauge to the desired angle The miter gauge has set stops and 0 and 45 left and right FIG 36 CAUTION COMPOUND MITERING This is a combination of bevel crossc...

Page 33: ...ckback pawls and throat plate 3 Remove the blade nut outer flange and saw blade 4 Remove the spreader riving knife 5 Mount the dado blade using the appropriate blade and chippers for the desired width...

Page 34: ...clamps nuts bolts and screws for tightness and condition Make sure that the throat plate is in good condition and in the proper position 2 Check the blade guard assembly 3 Clean blades using a gum and...

Page 35: ...45 cuts 1 Positive stops inside the cabinet need adjusting Bevel cuts 1 Adjust the positive stops 5 Cutting binds or burns work 1 Blade is dull 1 Replace or sharpen blade 2 Blade is heeling 2 See the...

Page 36: ...o OVERLOAD PROTECTION 9 Blade makes poor cuts 1 Blade is dull or dirty 1 Clean sharpen or replace the blade 2 Blade is the wrong type for cut being made 2 Replace with the proper type 3 Blade is mount...

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Page 39: ...chandise 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 commercial and or rental...

Page 40: ...Page 40 01 2012 2012 Menard Inc Eau Claire WI 54703...

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