ORBITAL JIGSAW WITH LASER AND LED WORK LIGHT 241-0992 Owner’s Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rating: 120V, 60Hz, AC Amperes: 6.0 AMP Variable speed: 800–3,000 SPM (no load) Stroke length: 3/4" Blade change system: Tool free Blade types: "T" or "U" shank Cutting depth @ 90°: Wood: 3 1/8" Metal: 5/16" Orbital settings: 4 (including neutral) Base plate bevel: 0–45° Weight: 5.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….………………………………………………………………... Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………...……….... General safety warnings ……………………………………………………………..……….... Eye, ear & lung protection …………………………………………………………………….... Electrical safety ……………………………………………………………………….……….... Power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………...……….... General safety rules …………………………………………………………………..……….... Work area ………………………………………………………………….…………..……….... Electrical safety ……………………………………………………………………….………....
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.
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.
POWER TOOL SAFETY ! WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. 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. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
POWER TOOL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. Power tool use and care Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ! WARNING: Know your jigsaw. Do not plug in the jigsaw until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury. Never lay the workpiece on hard surfaces like concrete, stone, etc. The protruding blade may cause the tool to jump.
EXTENSION CORD SAFETY ! WARNING: Repair or replace damaged or worn extension cords immediately. ! WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so it will not get caught on the workpiece, tools or any other obstructions while you are working with the power tool. Select the appropriate extension cord gauge and length using the chart below. Make sure any extension cord used with this tool is in good condition.
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. V A Hz W kW L kg H N/cm2 Pa OPM Min S or a.c.
KNOW YOUR JIGSAW Speed control wheel Trigger switch Lock-on button Hex key Laser / LED switch Motor vents Orbital action lever Sawdust deflector switch Bevel angle quick release lever Laser Blade holder Bevel angle scale Chip guard Tilting sole plate Blade guide roller Edge guide screws Metal cutting blade Edge guide Vacuum adaptor Wood cutting blade Metal cutting blade 10
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTALLING A BLADE HEX KEY STORAGE ! WARNING: Always remove the plug from the power source before installing or removing a blade or adjusting the jigsaw in any way. The 1/8" (3 mm) hex key (1) for adjusting the edge guide is stored in power cord holder (2) at the rear of the jigsaw (Fig. 2). 1. To install a blade in the jigsaw, push upward on the blade locking lever (1) (Fig. 1). 2. Insert the appropriate blade (2) into the blade slot (3) as far as it will go. Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTALLING THE EDGE GUIDE – cont’d 2. Bevel angles (3) are marked on a scale located on the side of the base (Fig. 5). 3. Slide the base toward the front of the jigsaw and align the bevel angle with the edge of the base (4). Fig. 5 4. Slide the base backward to engage the bevel angle slot (5) with the indexing pin (6) (Fig. 6) Fig. 3 SETTING THE BEVEL CUTTING ANGLE Bevel cutting angles may be adjusted from 0° to 45° either left or right. To adjust the bevel angle: 1. Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION SETTING THE ORBITAL CUTTING ANGLE Press switch Once Twice Three times Four times The variable orbital cutting action allows you to select one of four different blade angles. Position 0 1 2 3 Angle Neutral Small Large Full Material Metal Hard wood Soft wood Styrofoam LED light ON OFF ON OFF Laser OFF ON ON OFF To turn either the laser or LED worklight ON or OFF, press the switch the number of times indicated in the above chart.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL WHEEL – cont’d Fig. 11 Fig. 9 INSTALLING THE VACUUM ADAPTOR TRIGGER SWITCH To reduce the amount of loose sawdust produced while cutting, a workshop vacuum can be attached to the jigsaw by using the vacuum adapter supplied with the jigsaw. The trigger switch turns the jigsaw ON and OFF. 1. To turn the jigsaw ON, squeeze the trigger switch (1) (Fig. 10). 2. To turn the jigsaw OFF, release the trigger switch.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION VACUUM PORT SWITCH – cont’d ! WARNING For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled "GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS", "POWER TOOL SAFETY", "SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES", "EXTENSION CORD SAFETY" and "SYMBOLS" before using this jigsaw. Fig. 13 Verify the following every time the jigsaw is used: MATERIALS YOU CAN CUT 1. This jigsaw is a versatile tool that allows you to cut many different types of materials.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION GENERAL CUTTING – cont’d PLUNGE CUTTING 3. Rest the front of the jigsaw base on the workpiece and align cutting edge of the blade with the cutting line on your workpiece (Fig. 14). Make sure the power cord is out of your way and not in the path the blade will follow. 4. While firmly gripping the jigsaw, and with the blade NOT in contact with the surface to be cut, start the jigsaw by squeezing the trigger switch.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION METAL CUTTING Many types of metal can be cut with your jigsaw. When cutting any kind of material, be careful not to twist or bend the blades. Do not force the blade. If the blade chatters or vibrates excessively, use a finer toothed blade. If the blade heats excessively, reduce the speed of cutting. If the blade teeth become clogged when cutting soft metals, such as aluminum, use a coarser blade with fewer teeth per inch.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL 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 such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds or plaster.
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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 jigsaw. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this jigsaw may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician. For more information, call the Toll-free Helpline, at 1866-349-8665. Always order by PART NUMBER, not by key number.
PARTS LIST Key # Part # 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 1010100057 4010010034 1020100055 3140010077 1190010040 3011100061 2030030219 4060020013 4100050002 2030020012 2050080157 2010150003 2050060001 2030130036 3160060008 3110020041 4030010034 1220030007 1220030007 1130030032 3120010051 1180050048 4080060001 2050060080 1130010173 1061090050 1250010002 Part Name Rotor Bearing 607 Stator Cord sleeve Cord & plug Left enclosure Connecting plate Nut Fixing rin
PERFORMAX® 6 AMP JIGSAW WARRANTY 30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: This PERFORMAX® brand power tool carries our 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your PERFORMAX® brand power tool for any reason within thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, return the tool with your original receipt to any MENARDS ® retail store, and we will provide you a refund – no questions asked.
