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Performax 241-0988 Operating Manual Download Page 1

OPERATING MANUAL
Reciprocating Saw

241-0988

IMPORTANT:

Read through this operating manual carefully before using this tool. Pay close

attention to all Safety Instructions, Warnings, and Caution sections. Use this tool
properly and only for its intended use.

Safety symbols in this manual are used to call attention to possible dangers.

The safety symbols and their explanations require the operator’s full understand-
ing. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, nor are
they a substitute for proper accident-prevention measures.

This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution, warning, or danger. Failure to

obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to the operator or to others.
To reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock, always follow the safety pre-
cautions.

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Summary of Contents for 241-0988

Page 1: ...to call attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and their explanations require the operator s full understand ing The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger nor are they a substitute for proper accident prevention measures This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution warning or danger Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to the operator or to othe...

Page 2: ...ation Page 4 Description Page 9 Assembly and Adjustment Page 10 Operation Page 12 Maintenance Page 14 Warranty Page 15 SPECIFICATIONS Motor 120V 60Hz 8 5A Variable Speed 0 2 700 SPM no load Blade stroke 1 1 8 28 6 mm Cutting Capacity Metal 5 8 15 9mm Wood 6 152 4mm Weight 7 lbs 3 2kg ...

Page 3: ...avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates an potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury NOTE WithoutSafetyAlertSymbol Indicatesasituation that may result in property damage WARNING To ensure safety and reliability a...

Page 4: ...OR ALL POWER TOOLS Warning Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all in structions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids ga...

Page 5: ...ng parts Replace damaged cords immediately Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating a power tool outside use an outdoor extension cord marked W A or W These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce 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 the tool while tired or under the inf...

Page 6: ...e the tool if the switch does not turn it on or off Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained person...

Page 7: ...rate with the blade causing loss of control Obtain advice from a qualified person if the operator is not thoroughly familiar with the operation of a reciprocating saw The reciprocating saw is double insulated When servicing use only identical replacement parts Avoid cutting nails when using the wood blade Inspect the workpiece carefully and remove all nails and staples before cutting Verify that t...

Page 8: ...uch pressure may cause jumping and vibration and may break the blade Do not operate the saw without the pivot shoe in position The spindle may strike against the workpiece and damage the reciprocating mechanism Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after the sawing operation It may be extremely hot and could burn your skin Keep hands away from cutting area Do not reach under the mate...

Page 9: ...our reciprocating saw to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient enough to inflict severe injury 1 Pivoting Shoe Plate 2 Front Grip 3 Variable Speed Trigger Switch 4 Blade Clamp Release Lever WARNING To avoid injury and damage do not operate the saw without the pivot shoe in place The spindle may strike against the workpiece and damage the reciprocating mechan...

Page 10: ...ator to turn the saw on and off and to control the speed 1 To start the saw squeeze the trigger switch 2 To stop the saw release the trigger switch and allow it to return to the OFF position 3 To vary the speed simply increase or decrease the pressure on the trigger switch The more tightly the trigger switch is squeezed the higher the speed installing and removing blades 1 Disconnect the saw from ...

Page 11: ...plications that require a low clearance 1 Disconnect the saw from the power supply 2 Use the hex key included to loosen the 2 screws on bottom of saw housing Fig 4 3 Adjust pivot shoe towards the back or the front of the saw to the desired position and retighten both screws Pivoting the Shoe Fig 5 The shoe pivots in order to provide maximum control against the surface being cut Fig 4 Fig 5 ...

Page 12: ...orkpiece so that the blade will not impact another surface 6 Clearly mark the line of cut on the workpiece 7 If cutting metal apply cutting oil on the line 8 Plug the reciprocating saw into an electrical outlet 9 Hold the saw firmly with both hands Make sure to keep your hands only on the insulated gripping areas 10 Depress the trigger switch to start the saw and bring it to the maximum desired cu...

Page 13: ... A resting the edge of the shoe on the workpiece 3 If the blade was inserted with the teeth facing up toward the upper surface of the tool hold the tool as shown in Column B resting the edge of the shoe on the workpiece as shown 4 With the tip of the blade just above the workpiece pull the trigger and allow the tool to come to the desired speed 5 Carefully pivot the tool on the edge of the shoe so...

Page 14: ... To ensure safety and reliability all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician WARNING For your safety always turn off the switch and unplug the re ciprocating saw from the power source before performing any maintenance or cleaning Periodic maintenance of your reciprocating saw allows for long life and trouble free operation The saw can generate considerable quantities of cutt...

Page 15: ... ceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc WARRANTY If during normal use this PERFORMAXTM power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two years from the date of original purchase simply bring this tool and its sales receipt back to your nearest Menards retail stor...

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