4-1/2" Compact Circular saw 241-0944 Owner's Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rated Power : Max. Cutting Depth : No Load Speed : Blade Size : 5.
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Rules.................................................................................... Page 2 Specific Safety Rules................................................................................... Page 4 Symbols....................................................................................................... Page 6 Electrical...................................................................................................... Page 7 Features........................
2) Electrical safety a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING Keep hands away from the cutting area and blade. NEVER place your hands behind the saw blade since kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards over your hand. Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - Check the lower guard for proper closing before each use. If the saw is accidentally dropped, the lower guard may be bent.
KICKBACK Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator. - When a blade is pinched or bound tightly by the Nerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction may drive the unit back toward the operator rapidly.
Safety instruction for saws - Check lower guard before each use. Do not operate the saw if the lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depth of cut. - Check the operation of the lower guard spring.
Symbol Description Safety Alert DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. V A Hz min ~ No Volts Amperes Hertz Minutes Alternating Current No Load Speed Class II Tool Voltage Current Frequency (cycles per second) Time Type of current Rotational speed, at no load Double-insulated construction .../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
ELECTRIC CONNECTION This tool has a precision-built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply.
OVERVIEW COMPONENTS S A D F C E B R N P Q E M K I H G J L O ABCD- Saw blade Switch Lock button Upper guard KLMN- Lower guard Base plate Storage for hexagon key Spindle lock EFGHIJ- Angle locking lever Parallel guide lock screw Parallel guide Clamping flange Clamping screw Lower guard guide lever OPQRS- Depth locking lever Depth scale Dust outlet Dust pipe Machine housing Fig. 1 ASSEMBLY Check for damage to the tool, parts and accessories which may have occurred during transportation.
- Make sure that the new saw blade is well centered at the inner flange when mounting the blade. - Make sure the direction of rotation from the blade is the same as the rotation direction of the tool, refer to the direction arrow at the tool and the direction arrow at the saw blade - Reinstall the outer flange, washer and tighten the blade clamp screw. - Make sure the saw blade can run freely by turning the blade by hand.
Depth Adjustment - Before any adjustment, ensure the power plug is removed from the socket. - Loosen the depth adjustment screw using the depth locking lever (O). - Hold the base plate flat against the body of the work piece and lift the body of the saw until the blade is at the correct depth. - The adjusted cutting depth can be verified on the depth scale (P). - Tighten the depth locking lever. P L O Fig.
OPERATION General Cut - Mark a cutting line on the workpiece (U). - Rest the front part of the base plate(L) flat on the workpiece surface with the blade not making any contact with the workpiece. - Switch on the tool and allow it to reach its full speed. - Align the saw blade with the cutting line on the workpiece, gently push the saw forward. - Never force the saw but maintain a light and continuous pressure when completing the cut.
Pocket Cut - Disconnect the plug from the power supply before making any adjustments. - Set the depth adjustment based on the thickness of the required cut. - Raise the lower guard by using the lower guide lever. - With the blade barely above the material to be cut, start the saw and allow the blade to attain full speed. - Using the front end of the shoe as a pivot point, lower the blade gradually onto the material which is being cut. - Release the lower guard when the blade starts cutting.
CAUTION Certain cleaning agents and solvents may damage plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia. WARNING If any of the following events occur during normal operation, the power supply should be shut off at once and tool thoroughly inspected by a qualified person and repaired if necessary: - The rotating parts get stuck or speed drops abnormally low.
15 16 17 18 19 20 Big gear Circlip for shaft D9 Circlip for shaft D8 Pinion Separation sleeve Circlip for hole D20 1 2 1 1 1 2 57 58 59 60 61 62 Stator Deep groove ball bearing 608-2Z Rotor Socket terminal 2.8X0.8 Self-tapping screw ST2.9X10 Lower carbon brush holder 1 1 1 2 2 1 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 1 1 1 6 1 2 1 1 2 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 Carbon brush Deep groove ball bearing 606.2Z Bearing sleeve Upper carbon brush holder Self-tapping screw ST4.
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WARRANTY PERFORMAX 4-1/2" COMPACT CIRCULAR SAW WARRANTY TM 30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE:: This PERFORMAXTM brand power tool carries our 30-Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your PERFORMAX TM 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.
