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Performax 241-0985, Owner'S Manual

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EYE, EAR & LUNG PROTECTION 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This instruction manual includes the following: 

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General Safety Rules 

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Specific Safety Rules and Symbols 

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Functional Description 

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Assembly 

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Operation 

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Maintenance 

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Accessories 

 

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ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT CONFORMS WITH CSA 

REQUIREMENTS or ANSI SAFETY STANDARD Z87.1 

 

FLYING DEBRIS can cause permanent eye damage. Prescription 

eyeglasses ARE NOT a replacement for proper eye protection. 

 

WARNING:

 Non-compliant eyewear can cause serious injury if 

broken during the operation of a power tool. 

 

 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE 

 

WARNING: Use hearing protection, particularly during extended 

periods of operation of the tool, or if the operation is noisy. 

 

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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. 

 

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Summary of Contents for 241-0985

Page 1: ...velength 650nm Laser output power 1mW Arbor 5 8 Blade 7 5 8 arbor 24 Tungsten carbide tipped teeth Wood maximum cutting depth 2 90 1 25 32 45 Bevel angle 0 56 Weight 9 9 lbs Need Assistance Call us on our toll free customer support line 1 866 349 8665 Monday Friday from 9am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time Technical questions Replacement parts Parts missing from package ...

Page 2: ...Causes and operator prevention of kickback 7 8 Additional specific safety rules 8 9 Symbols 10 Know your circular saw 11 Assembly and operating 12 17 Removing a blade 12 Setting the cutting depth 13 Bevel cutting 13 Installing the rip guide 13 Laser switch 14 Laser adjustment 14 Lock out switch 14 Trigger switch 15 Materials that you can cut 15 General cutting 15 16 Rip guide cutting 16 Plunge cut...

Page 3: ...nt eyewear can cause serious injury if broken during the operation of a power tool SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE WARNING Use hearing protection particularly during extended periods of operation of the tool or if the operation is noisy 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 ...

Page 4: ...st 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 These chemicals include Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber The level of risk from exposure to the...

Page 5: ...ectric shock If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable use a residual current device RCD protected supply Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock Personal safety Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medica...

Page 6: ...n If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions taking into account the working conditions and the work t...

Page 7: ...nsulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord Contact with a live wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and shock the operator When ripping always use a straight edge guide This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of the blade binding Always use blades with correct size and shape dia...

Page 8: ...t touch the blade or 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 sluggishly due to damaged parts gummy deposits or a build up of debris The lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as plunge cuts and compound cuts Rais...

Page 9: ...uch the blade during or immediately after use After use the blade is too hot to be safely touched with bare hands DANGER Never use the laser in the presence of small children Small children may stare directly into the laser light beam and cause serious eye injury DANGER The laser light beam that is projected from the front of the laser level can be dangerous to eyesight Never allow anyone to stare...

Page 10: ...ternating current with neutral Direct current No load speed Alternating or direct current Class II construction Splash proof construction Watertight construction Protective grounding at grounding terminal Class I tools Revolutions or reciprocations per minute Diameter Off position Arrow Warning symbol Wear your safety glasses Laser light Do not look directly into the laser beam Keep hands away fro...

Page 11: ...g depth locking lever Upper blade guard Bevel gauge adjustment lever Edge guide adjustment knob Trigger switch Lock out switch Main handle Front handle Rip guide Blade guard lever Sole plate Lower blade guard Blade screw Laser switch Laser module ...

Page 12: ...arefully remove the blade screw outer blade flange 6 and the blade 7 NOTE Do NOT remove the inner blade flange 8 from the arbor 9 If it should fall off make sure the THICKER boss on the washer is facing the motor To install a new blade simply reverse the above blade removal procedure When installing a new blade make sure you follow these precautions a Make sure the teeth at the bottom of the blade...

Page 13: ...he depth setting BEVEL CUTTING The sole plate can be tilted to provide bevel cuts from 0 56 Adjusting the sole plate bevel angle 1 Lift the bevel angle locking lever 1 upward Fig 5 2 Rotate the sole plate 2 to the desired angle as shown on the bevel gauge 3 3 Lock the sole plate at the correct angle by pushing the bevel angle locking lever downward NOTE Make a test cut on a scrap workpiece to veri...

Page 14: ... Turn the left laser adjustment screw counter clockwise turn 5 Turn the right laser adjustment screw clockwise turn 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the laser guide line is moved to the correct location LOCK OUT SWITCH The lock out switch 1 is a safety device designed to reduce the possibility of accidentally starting the saw Fig 9 This switch must be depressed before the trigger switch 2 can be depre...

Page 15: ...and configuration are also important High tooth counts cut slower and are best suited for making smooth cuts on thinner materials such as panelling Use the correct blade for your application GENERAL CUTTING 1 Make any adjustments to the saw before installing the blade Adjustments include cutting depth cutting angle and rip guide if installed 2 Clearly mark the workpiece to locate the position of t...

Page 16: ... with the cut as outlined in GENERAL CUTTING above NOTE As you move the saw through the workpiece make sure the guide foot stays in contact with the workpiece PLUNGE CUTTING WARNING To avoid loss of control damage to the blade or damage to the workpiece always use extreme caution when making plunge cuts It is not recommended to plunge cut any material other than wood 1 To plunge cut inside the edg...

Page 17: ...suse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury It will also void the warranty It has been found that electric tools are subjected to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on fiberglass boats and sports cars wallboard spackling compounds or plaster The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts ...

Page 18: ...18 EXPLODED VIEW ...

Page 19: ... M5 X 12 1 11 2020150070 Bearing cover 1 12 4010010081 Bearing 6201 2RS 1 13 2040040090 Output shaft 1 14 4120010003 Flat key 1 15 2040080031 Big gear 1 16 4040020002 Spring washer Ø12 1 17 4100020008 Circlip for shaft Ø12 1 18 4010020003 Needle bearing HK0810 1 19 4020010001 Screw M4 X 8 1 20 3160090072 Cover plate 1 21 4020120004 Laser adjusting screw M4 X 6 2 22 1220030009 Laser 1 23 4030010179...

Page 20: ...3120010074 Laser button 1 64 4030010106 Tapping screw 4 x 19 5 65 4040010012 Flat washer 5 3 66 4040030003 Spring washer 5 3 67 4020010034 Screw M5 X 52 1 68 4020010035 Screw M5 X 60 2 69 3120070100 Front handle 1 70 3160010059 Motor cover 1 71 4050040007 Cup head square neck bolt M6x15 1 72 4090040012 Rivet Ø6 x 16 2 73 2030100050 Depth adjustment support 1 74 2030020017 Bodying flat washers 6mm ...

Page 21: ...ot 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 purposes and 3 does not cover any losses injuries to persons property or costs This warranty does give you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Be careful tools are dangerous if improperly used or maintained Seller s em...

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