Performax 240-3690 - Table of Contents

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Product specifications ………….………………………………………………………………... 1
Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………...……….... 2
General safety warnings ……………………………………………………………..……….... 3–4
Eye, ear & lung protection …………………………………………………………………….... 3–4
Electrical safety ……………………………………………………………………….………..... 4
Bench-top power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………. 5–6
General safety rules …………………………………………………………………..……….... 5
Work area ………………………………………………………………….…………..……….... 5
Electrical safety ……………………………………………………………………….………..... 5
Personal safety ………………………………………………………………………..……….... 5–6
Bench-top power tool use and care.……………………………………………………………. 6
Service …………………………………………………………………………………………..... 6
Miter saw safety …………………………………………………………………..………........... 7–8
Extension cord safety ………………………………………………………….……..………..... 9
Symbols ………………………………………………………………………………..………..... 10
Know your miter saw …………………………………………………………….............……... 11
Assembly and installation ……………………………………………………………..………… 12–14
Cutting head lock-down …………………………………………………………………………. 12
Installing the rear balance support …………………………………………………………….. 12
Installing the miter locking knob ………………………………………………………………... 12–13
Installing the base extension supports ………………………………………………………… 13
Installing the hold-down clamp …………………………………………………………………. 13–14
Fastening the miter saw onto a stable work surface …………………………………………. 14
Adjusting the miter saw …………………………………………………………………………. 15–19
Adjusting the 0° miter angle …………………………………………………………………….. 15–16
Adjusting the 0° bevel angle ……………………………………………………………………. 16–17
Adjusting te left & right 45° bevel angle stops ………………………………………………… 17
Adjusting depth stops ……………………………………………………………………………. 18
Adjusting slider friction knob ……………………………………………………………………. 18–19
Adjusting bevel friction …………………………………………………………………………... 19
Adjusting the laser ……………………………………………………………………………….. 19
Operating the miter saw ………………………………………………………………………… 20–25
Switches & power indicator light ……………………………………………………………….. 20
Power indicator light ……………………………………………………………………………... 20
Laser & worklight ON/OFF switch ……………………………………………………………… 20
Lock-off switches ………………………………………………………………………………… 20
Trigger switch …………………………………………………………………………………….. 20
Body & hand position during cutting …………………………………………………………… 20
Using the workpiece support …………………………………………………………………… 21
Using the hold-down clamp …………………………………………………………………….. 21
Making a test cut …………………………………………………………………………………. 21–22
Laser line adjustment ……………………………………………………………………………. 22
Using the repetitive cut stop ……………………………………………………………………. 23
Cleaning the dust bag …………………………………………………………………………… 23
Cutting a warped workpiece ……………………………………………………………………. 24
Bevel cutting ……………………………………………………………………………………… 24–25
Cutting crown molding …………………………………………………………………………... 25
Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………………………… 26–28
Changing the blade ……………………………………………………………………………… 26
Replacing the blade ……………………………………………………………………………… 26–27
Replacing the carbon motor brushes ………………………………………………………….. 27
Cleaning the miter saw ………………………………………………………………………….. 27–28
General maintenance ……………………………………………………………………………. 28
Lubrication ………………………………………………………………………………………... 28
Exploded view ………………………………………………………………………………...…. 29
Parts list ……………………………………………………………………………….………..... 30–34
Warranty ……………………………………………………………………….……………...…. 35
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