Performax 240-3687 Operating Manual

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OPERATING MANUAL

Sliding Compound Miter Saw

240-3687

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 understanding. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, and they are not 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 precautions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Rules for Safe Operation…………..……………………………….........Page 3

Description…………..…………………………………………............Page 10

Assembly…………..…………………………………………........... . . . Page11

Adjustments…………..………………………………………….........Page 13

Operation…………..…………………………………………..............Page 14

Maintenance…………..……………………………………….............Page 23

Troubleshooting…………..…………………………………….............Page 23

Accessories…………..…………………………………….................. Page 24

Warranty…………..……………………………………………...........Page 25

SPECIFICATIONS

Miter Saw Speciﬁcations:

Model: 240-3687 Motor: 120V~60Hz, 15A Speed: 5500 RPM, no load Blade: 10˝ (25.4 cm) (40-tooth) carbide-tipped Laser: CLASS llla Laser wavelength: 650 nm Laser max outpower: ≤ 2.5 mW sliding length: 8 1/4” Weight: 38 lb 9 oz (17.5 kg) Cutting capacity: 3-1/8 x 11-5/8" crosscut at 0° miter, 0° bevel

3-1/8 x 8" miter at 45° miter, 0° bevel 1-1/2 x 11-5/8" bevel at 0° miter, 45° bevel 1-1/2 x 8" compound at 45° miter, 45° bevel

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

KNOW THE TOOL

To operate this tool safely, carefully read this Owner’s Manual and all labels afﬁxed to the Compound Miter Saw before using it, and follow all instructions contained therein. Keep this Manual for future reference.

IMPORTANT

This tool should only be serviced by a qualiﬁed service technician.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY

GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR BENCH TOOLS

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, ﬁre and/or serious personal injury.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see

that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp

or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work

area.

MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks master switches, or by

removing starter keys.

DON’T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it

was designed.

USE RIGHT TOOL Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was

not designed.

USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good

condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

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Recommended size of extension cords

Total length of cord in feet

Tool’s Ampere rating Volts

0-6

6-10 18 16 14 12 10-12 16 16 14 12 12-16 14 12 Not Recommended

WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,

bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting

operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer

than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and

safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories, such as

blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in

off position before plugging in.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s manual for

recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if

the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other

part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function-check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation, A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction

of rotation of the blade or cutter only.

120

Cord size in A. W. G.(minimum)

25’ 50’ 100’ 150’

18 16 16 14

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NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave

tool until it comes to a complete stop.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Grounding instruction: In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current that reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded, in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not ﬁt the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁed electrician.

Use only 3-wired extension cords that have 3-pronged grounding plugs and 3-holed receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.

Permanently connected tools: This tool should be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or to a system that has an equipment-grounding conductor.

Grounding

120V Grounded outlet

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR LASERS

This miter saw has a built-in laser light. The laser is a Class IIla and emits output power of a maximum 2.5mW and 650nm wavelengths. These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard. However, DO NOT stare at the beam as this can cause ﬂash blindness.

CAUTION: The following label is on your tool. It indicates where the saw emits the laser light. BE AWARE of the laser light location when using. ALWAYS MAKE SURE that any bystanders in the vicinity of use are made aware of the dangers of looking directly into the laser.

WARNING: LASER LIGHT. LASER RADIATION. Avoid Direct Eye Exposure. DO NOT stare into beam. Only turn laser beam on when the saw is on the workpiece.

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WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those speciﬁed in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

WARNING: The use of optical instruments such as, but not limited to, telescopes or transits to view the laser beam will increase eye hazard.

The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance with the

manufacture’s instruction.

Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than the work piece.

Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy work piece without

reﬂective surface. I.e. wood or rough coated surface are acceptable. Bright shiny reﬂective sheet or the like is not suitable for laser use as the reﬂective surface could direct the beam back at the operator.

Do not attempt to activate the laser when the tool housing is removed.

The laser is activated by means a button switch independent with the main

switch of the saw.

Do not change the laser light assembly with a different type. Any repairs

must only be carried out by the laser manufacture or authorized service agent.

Do not attempt to repairs the laser guide by yourself.

Do not attempt to change any parts of the laser guide.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR MITER SAW

ALWAYS wear eye protection.

DO NOT operate saw without guards in place.

BE SURE turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving

workpiece or changing settings.

BE SURE disconnecting power before changing blade or servicing.

DO NOT expose to rain or use in damp location.

WHEN SERVICING, use only identical replacement parts.

ALWAYS ﬁrmly clamp or bolt your miter saw to a secure, stable workbench

or table at approximately hip height.

BE SURE that all adjustments are secure BEFORE making a cut.

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ALWAYS make sure that the miter table and saw arm (bevel function) are locked in position BEFORE operating your saw. Lock the miter table by securely tightening the miter lock lever. Lock the saw arm (bevel function) by securely tightening the bevel lock knob.

BE SURE that the blade path is free of nails. ALWAYS carefully inspect lumber and remove all nails BEFORE cutting.

ALWAYS be sure that the blade clears the workpiece. NEVER start the saw with the blade touching the workpiece. ALWAYS allow the motor to come up to full speed BEFORE starting a cut.

SUPPORT long workpiece when cutting to minimize the risk of blade pinching or kickback. The saw may slip, walk or slide while cutting long or heavy boards.

NEVER use a length-stop on the free (scrap end) of a clamped workpiece, NEVER hold onto or bind the free scrap end of the workpiece in any operation. If work clamp and length stop are used together, THEY MUST BOTH BE INSTALLED on the SAME SIDE of the saw table to prevent the

saw from catching the loose end and kicking up.

NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the worktable at a time.

AVOID awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure that you have good balance. NEVER operate your saw on the ﬂoor or in a crouched position.

ONLY USE the correct blades. Use the right blade size, style and cutting speed for the material and the type of cut. DO NOT use blades with incorrect size holes. NEVER use blade washers or blade bolts that are defective or incorrect. The maximum blade capacity for this saw is 10-inches.

ALWAYS keep blades clean, sharp and with the sufﬁcient set. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.

DO NOT use dull or damaged blades. Bent blades can break easily, or cause kickback.

DO NOT remove the saw’s blade guards. NEVER operate the saw with any guard or cover removed. MAKE SURE that all guards are operating properly

BEFORE each use.

NEVER hand holds a workpiece that is too small to be clamped. ALWAYS

keep your hands clear of the “no hands” zone.

NEVER perform any operation freehand. ALWAYS place the workpiece to be cut on the miter saw table and position it ﬁrmly against the fence as a

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backstop. ALWAYS use the fence.

NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when it is running. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.

KEEP HAND OUT OF SAW BLADE. DO NOT reach under the material being cut or in the blade’s cutting path with your ﬁngers or hand for any reason.

DO NOT turn the motor switch on and off rapidly. This could cause the blade to loosen, which could create a hazard. Should this ever occur, stand clear and allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the saw from the power source and securely tighten the blade bolt.

ALWAYS turn off the saw before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting the saw to a power supply. NEVER leave the saw unattended while connected to a power supply.

KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS clean and free of chips or dust. To avoid motor damage, the motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep sawdust from interfering with the motor ventilation.

NEVER lift this tool by gripping the cutting handle or the miter fence. This may cause misalignment. ALWAYS carry saw by holding the base or carry by the support bracket/carrying handle after you have locked the saw arm in the “DOWN” position.

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.

Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn the

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.

ALWAYS wear safety glasses or eye shields when using this saw. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. All users and bystanders MUST wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1

PROTECT your lungs. Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty.

PROTECT your hearing. Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this

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product may contribute to hearing loss.

ALL VISTORS AND BYSTANDERS MUST wear the same safety equipment that the operator of the saw wears.

INSPECT the tool cords periodically and if damaged have it repaired by qualiﬁed person.

ALWAYS check the tool for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by qualiﬁed person.

INSPECT and remove all nails from lumber before sawing.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to

instruct others who may use this tool. If someone borrows this tool, make sure they have these instructions also.

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DESCRIPTION

Dust Bag

Dust Bag Adaptor

Blade Wrench

Saw Blade

Shop Vacuum Adaptor

KNOW THE COMPOUND MITER SAW (See Fig. 1)

Before attempting to use this Compound Miter Saw, become familiar with all of its operating features and safety requirements.

Fig. 1

1. ON/OFF trigger switch

2. Horizontal, rubberized D-handle

3. Safety lock-off button

4. Upper blade guard

5. Blade-screw guard

6. Dust-extraction port

7. Saw blade

8. Laser guide

9. Mounting holes

10. Miter table

11. Miter-angle scale

12. Throat plate

13. Miter-angle indicator

14. Miter lock

15. Clamp mounting holes

16. Fence

17. Lower blade guard

18. Spindle-lock button

19. Laser ON/OFF switch

20. Stop latch

21. Bevel-angle scale

22. Bevel lock

23. Bevel-angle indicator

24. Extension wings

25. Hold-down clamp

26. Slide lock

27. Slide rail assembly

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING THE DUST BAG (see Fig. 2)

Make sure the dust-collector bag is upright (reference the performax logo on the bag), and slide the collar of the dust-collector bag over the dust-extraction port until it is attached securely.

Installing the adaptor for a shop vacuum

Remove the dust-extraction port by removing the two screws that hold it in place. Attach the shop vacuum adaptor using the same two screws.

Releasing and locking the saw head

Fig. 2

Dust bag

Dust-extraction port

1. Press the saw head down and hold

it lightly. Pull out the stop latch in order to release the saw head. The saw head should move up and down freely (see Fig. 3).

2. Place the saw head at the lowest

position. Insert the stop latch in order to lock the saw head for

Fig. 3

transporting and storage.

REMOVING THE BLADE (see Fig.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug the tool before removing or installing a blade.

stop latch

1. Unplug the tool.

2. Raise the saw head.

3. Remove the upper screw on the

blade-screw guard (Fig. 1, #5) by turning it counter-clockwise using a screwdriver(not included).

4. Lift and hold up the lower blade

guard, and rotate the blade-screw guard in order to expose the threaded blade screw.

5. Press and hold the spindle-lock

button (Fig. 1, #18), and rotate the

Fig. 4

Outer ﬂange

Threaded blade screw

Inner ﬂange

Blade

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blade at the same time until it locks into position.

6. Use the wrench (included) to turn the threaded blade screw clockwise, and

remove the threaded blade screw.

7. Remove the outer ﬂange and the blade. Wipe the ﬂanges and spindle in order

to remove any dust and debris.

Installing the blade

IMPORTANT: Do not use thin-kerf blades. Thin-kerf blades can deﬂect and

contact the guard, which can cause injury to the operator.

1. Unplug the saw.

2. Ensure that the inner ﬂange is properly installed.

3. Match the arrow on the blade with the arrow on the upper blade guard. Make

sure the teeth of the blade are pointing downward. Install the selected blade by sliding the blade into the upper blade guard and then placing the blade into position.

4. Install the outer ﬂange.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the ﬂat side of the ﬂange is placed against the blade.

5. Press and hold the spindle-lock button, and use the wrench (included) to turn

the blade screw counter-clockwise until the lock engages. Securely tighten the blade screw.

6. Rotate the blade-screw guard into position, and use the screwdriver to

securely tighten the screw by turning it clockwise. Remove the wrench, and store it in a safe place.

7. Make sure the spindle-lock button is released so that the blade will rotate

freely.

8. Lower the saw head, and check the clearance between the blade and the

miter table. The blade should rotate freely.

Installing extension wings

The extension wings support long workpiece during cutting. (Fig. 5)

1. Insert both rails of an extension

wing through the holes on the outside of the Miter Saw base.

2. Tighten the wing screw that locks

the extension wing in position. Make sure the extension wings do not move.

Fig. 5

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ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: In order to avoid possible injury, disconnect the tool’s plug from the power source before performing any assembly, adjustment, or repair.

IMPORTANT: Do not use thin-kerf blades. Thin-kerf blades can deﬂect and contact the guard, which can cause injury to the operator.

Adjusting the miter

1. Lock the saw head in the down position, and loosen the miter-lock knob.

2. Hold the cutting handle ﬁrmly in order to rotate the miter table to the desired

angle. The most common angle settings (0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6° and 45°) have positive stops.

3. Tighten the miter-lock knob, and release the saw head.

Adjusting the miter-angle indicator (if necessary)

1. Place the miter table at the zero position, making sure the miter lock is

secured in position.

2. Loosen the miter-angle indicator

screw, and adjust the indicator to the “0” mark on the miter scale (see Fig. 6).

3. Tighten the miter-angle indicator

screw.

Adjusting the bevel

1. When a bevel cut is required,

loosen the bevel lock (Fig. 1, #22) by turning it counter-clockwise.

2. Tilt the saw head to the desired

angle, as indicated on the bevel scale. The blade can be positioned at any angle from a 90° straight cut (0° on the scale) to a 45° left bevel (see Fig. 7).

3. Tighten the bevel lock in order to

secure the saw head in position.

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

Miter scale

Indicator screw

bevel angle indicator

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OPERATION

WARNING: In order to reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields.

WARNING: Before each use, check that the blade is free of cracks, loose teeth, missing teeth, or any other damage. Do not use if damage is observed or suspected.

WARNING: Always wait for the blade to stop completely, and unplug the tool before changing accessories or making adjustment.

Moving the Miter Saw

WARNING: Before lifting or moving the Miter Saw, the Miter Saw must be OFF and disconnected from the power supply.

Lift the Miter Saw only when the saw is OFF, the plug is removed from the power-supply outlet, and the saw head is locked in the “down” position.

To avoid damage, never carry the Miter Saw by the cutting handle. Always carry the saw by the base.

Mounting the Miter Saw

To prevent the tool from sliding, falling, or tipping during operation, the Miter Saw can be mounted to a supporting surface, such as a level, sturdy worktable or bench. Position the Miter Saw and the workbench in such a way as to allow adequate room for crosscutting long workpiece.

Turn the Miter Saw OFF and disconnect it from the power supply.

To mount the Miter Saw, insert fasteners through the four holes in the base of the Miter Saw, and use the fasteners to secure the saw to the table or bench.

Selecting the Desired Angle

Follow the steps described in “Adjusting the miter” and “Adjusting the bevel”

WARNING: The throat plate (see Fig. 1, #12) is factory-cut only for a 0º bevel cut; the ﬁrst cut made with the tool in the 45° bevel position will create a slot on the throat plate.

WARNING: Always make sure the spindle-lock button is released so that the blade will rotate freely.

WARNING: Make sure the stop latch is loose, and that the saw head moves up and down freely. Ensure that all clamps and locks are tight and in place, and that there is no excessive movement of Miter-Saw parts.

Selecting a workpiece

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Be cautious with pitchy, knotty, wet, or warped workpieces. These materials are likely to create pinching conditions. Workpiece that bow and pinch may result in the saw blade kicking back.

Before cutting, inspect for and remove any nails from the workpiece.

This tool is not recommended for cutting ferrous metals, such as iron and steel. Only cut non-ferrous metals under the supervision of an experienced person.

Supporting the workpiece

WARNING: Never use the help of another person as a substitute for a table extension or as support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic miter table. Never have another person help feed, support, or pull the workpiece instead of using table extensions.

• Use the fence.

Fig. 8

workpiece clamp (included)

Align the workpiece ﬂush against the fence. This will help to eliminate the tendency of the teeth of the blade to bind. The fence can be used to support miter, bevel, and compound cuts.

• Use the workpiece clamp

(included).

The workpiece clamp ﬁts into the clamp mounting holes on the back of the fence. Securely clamp the workpiece to the miter table. (See Fig. 8.)

Aligning the blade

WARNING: Do not look into the laser line.

• Do not aim the laser line at people or animals.

• Do not use the laser line on highly reﬂective materials. Doing so creates a

danger from reﬂected laser light.

• Have the laser repaired only by a qualiﬁed service technician.

• Do not insert hard objects into the laser lens.

• Clean the laser lens using a soft, dry brush.

Before starting a cut, draw the desired cutting line on the workpiece.

1. Press the laser ON/OFF switch (Fig. 1, #19) forward to start.

2. Align the left side of laser line with the right side of cutting line. The blade

will cut the line marked out on the workpiece.

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NOTE: The laser adjustment has already been made at the factory. Align the left side of the laser line with the right side of the blade. Align the user-marked line with the left side of the laser line. (See Fig. 9)

Pay attention to body and hand positions.

Proper positioning of the body and hands when operating the Miter Saw will make cutting easier and safer. Never place hands near the cutting area.

Hold the workpiece ﬁrmly against the fence. Keep hands in position until the ON/OFF trigger switch has been released and the blade has completely stopped.

Starting the Compound Miter Saw

WARNING: Always hold the cutting handle ﬁrmly. The starting and stopping action of the motor may cause the handle to move up or down slightly.

Fig. 9

Cut area includes usermarked line

The user-marked line aligns with the left side of the laser line. the left side of the laser line aligns the right side of the blade

Fig. 10

Safety lock-off button

Trigger

Laser line area

Timber

1. Plug the Compound Miter Saw into a power-supply outlet.

2. Push the safety lock-off button while squeezing the ON/OFF trigger switch to

turn the tool ON. (See Fig. 10.)

3. Wait until the blade reaches full speed.

WARNING: Always keep hands and ﬁngers away from the cutting area. Any part of the body coming into contact with a moving blade will result in serious injury.

Stopping the Miter Saw and removing the workpiece

1. After completing a cut, release the ON/OFF trigger switch and push the laser

ON/OFF switch backward in order to turn it off.

2. Allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove the

workpiece from the sawing plate until the blade has stopped rotating.

3. Gently raise the saw head, and remove the workpiece. Ensure that the lower

blade guard can close easily.

4. Unplug the tool.

5. Remove loose or scrap pieces.

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CROSSCUTTING (Fig. 11)

A crosscut is a cut made across the grain of the workpiece. A straight crosscut is a cut made with the miter table set at the 0° position (Fig 11).

Miter crosscuts are made with the miter table set at an angle other than 0°, either left or right.

Crosscutting with the Miter Saw

1. Unplug the saw.

WARNING: Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental start-up, which may cause serious injury.

2. Push in the locking pin in order to lock the saw arm in the down position.

3. Loosen the miter lock.

4. Firmly hold the base of the saw arm, and use it to rotate the miter table

while holding the saw base steady.

5. Quickly locate 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6° and 45°, left or right, by the stops or

clicks at these angle settings.

6. Once the miter angle is set, tighten the miter-lock lever by tightening the

miter-lock knob.

7. Pull out the locking pin in order to release the saw arm.

8. Place the workpiece ﬂat on the miter table, with one edge securely against

the fence. If the board is warped, place the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of the board is against the fence, the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut, and jam the blade (Fig. 14 and 15).

9. Align the “red laser line” so that it is touching the right edge of the pencil line

on the workpiece.

10. Use the hold-down clamp to secure the workpiece against the saw table

and fence.

11. When cutting long workpiece, support the opposite end of the workpiece

with a roller stand or with another work surface that is level with the saw table.

WARNING: In order to avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the miter- lock lever securely before making a cut. Failure to do so could result in movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut.

Fig. 11

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CAUTION: Never use another person as an additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table, or to help feed, support, or pull the workpiece.

WARNING: In order to avoid serious personal injury, always keep hands outside of the “No-Hands Zone”, as marked on the saw table, or at least 3” (7.6 cm) away from the blade. Also, never perform any cutting operation “freehand” (i.e.: without holding the workpiece against the fence), because the blade could grab the workpiece, causing it to slip and twist.

12. Before turning on the saw, perform a test of the cutting operation by lowering

the saw arm to make sure no problems will occur when the cut is made.

13. Hold the saw handle, and use the index ﬁnger to push the laser switch

forward to turn the laser light on.

14. To turn the saw on, push the safety lock-off button in with the thumb while

squeezing the On/Off trigger switch located under the handle (Fig. 1, #1 and #3). Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.

15. Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.

16. Release the safety lock and the trigger switch, and turn the laser switch

off. Allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the workpiece.

BEVEL CUTTING (Fig. 12)

A bevel cut is a cut made across the grain of the workpiece with the blade at an angle to the workpiece.

A straight bevel cut is made with the miter table set at the 0° position and the saw arm set at a bevel angle between 0° and 45°.

Bevel Cutting with the Miter Saw

1. Unplug the saw.

WARNING: Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental start-up, which may cause serious injury.

2. Make sure the miter table is positioned at 0°and locked, and check that the

miter-table lock is locked and secured in position.

Fig. 12

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WARNING: In order to avoid serious personal injury, always tighten the miterlock lever securely before making a cut. Failure to do so could result in movement of the control arm or miter table while making a cut.

3. Pull out the locking pin in order to release the saw arm.

4. To make a bevel cut, loosen the bevel-lock knob (Fig. 1, #22) by turning the

knob counter-clockwise.

5. Tilt the saw arm to the desired bevel angle, as indicated on the bevel scale.

The blade can be positioned at any angle, from a 90° straight cut (0 on the scale) to a 45°left bevel (Fig. 12).

WARNING: Tighten the bevel-lock knob in order to secure the saw arm in position.

6. Place the workpiece ﬂat on the miter table, with one edge securely against

7. Align the red laser line so that it is touching the right edge of the pencil line

on the workpiece.

8. Use the hold-down clamp to secure the workpiece against the Miter Saw

table and fence.

9. When cutting long workpiece, support the opposite end of the workpiece with a

roller stand or with another work surface that is level with the saw table.

CAUTION: Never use another person as an additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table, or to help feed, support, or pull the workpiece.

WARNING: In order to avoid serious personal injury, always keep hands outside the “No-Hands Zone”, as marked on the saw table, or at least 3” (7.6 cm) away from the blade. Also, never perform any cutting operation “freehand” (i.e.: without holding the workpiece against the fence), because the blade could grab the workpiece, causing it to slip and twist.

10. Before turning the saw on, perform a trial of the cutting operation by lowering

the saw arm to make sure no problems will occur when the cut is made.

11. Hold the saw handle, and use the index ﬁnger to turn the laser switch on by

pushing it forward.

12. To turn the saw on, push the safety lock-off button in with the thumb while

squeezing the On/Off trigger switch located under the handle (Fig. 1, #1 and #3). Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.

13. Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.

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14. Release the safety lock and the trigger switch, and turn the laser switch

off. Allow the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the workpiece.

CAUTION: Always perform a “dry run” cut in order to determine whether the operation being attempted is possible before power is applied to the Miter Saw.

Slide Cutting

This type of cut is used mainly for wide pieces. A positive blade hook of 10 degrees or more is recommended for best performance when making aggressive cuts or cutting thicker materials.

WARNING: Never pull the saw toward you during a cut. The blade can suddenly climb up on top of the workpiece and force itself toward you.

Follow these instructions for making your slide cut:

1. Properly position the workpiece. Make sure the workpiece is clamped ﬁrmly

against the table and the fence.

WARNING: Use a clamping position that does not interfere with the cutting operation. Before switching the Miter Saw ON, lower the head assembly to make sure the clamp clears the guard and the head assembly.

2. Loosen the slide rail locking knob.

3. Grasp the switch handle, and pull the head assembly away from the fence

until the blade clears the workpiece, or to its maximum extension if the blade cannot clear the workpiece.

4. Activate the switch. Always allow the blade to reach full speed before cutting.

5. Lower the head assembly all the way down, and cut through the edge of the

workpiece.

6. Push (but do not force) the head assembly toward the fence all the way to

the rear position in order to complete the cut.

7. Wait until the blade comes to a

complete stop before returning the head assembly to the raised position and/ or removing the workpiece.

Fig. 13

COMPOUND MITER CUTTING (Fig.

13)

A compound miter cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a bevel angle at the same time. This type of cut is used for decorative moldings, picture frames, and other ﬁne joinery.

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To make this type of cut, the miter table must be rotated to the correct miter angle and the saw arm must be tilted to the correct bevel angle.

Always take special care when making compound miter cuts, due to the interaction of the two angle settings.

Adjustments of miter and bevel settings are interdependent. Whenever the miter setting is adjusted, the effect of the bevel setting also changes. Whenever the bevel setting is adjusted, the effect of the miter setting is changed.

It may take several settings to obtain the desired cut. The ﬁrst angle setting should be checked after setting the second angle, because adjusting the second angle affects the ﬁrst.

Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have been obtained, always make a test cut in scrap material before making a ﬁnish cut in good material.

Making a Compound Miter Cut with the Miter Saw

1. Unplug the saw.

WARNING: Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental start-up, which may cause serious injury.

2. Pull out the locking pin in order to release the saw arm.

3. Loosen the miter-lock knob in order to loosen the miter table.

4. Hold the base of the saw arm ﬁrmly, and use it to rotate the miter table while

holding the saw base steady.

5. The 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45°left and right settings are quickly

identiﬁable with the stops at the angle settings.

6. When the desired miter-table setting is achieved, tighten the miter-lock.

7. To set the bevel angle, loosen the bevel-lock knob (Fig. 1, #22) by turning the

knob counter-clockwise.

8. Tilt the saw arm to the desired bevel angle, as shown on the bevel scale.

Bevel angles can be set from 0°to 45°left.

9. Once the saw arm has been set at the desired angle, tighten the bevel-lock

knob securely.

10. Place the workpiece ﬂat on the miter table, with one edge securely against

11. Align the red laser line so that it is touching the right edge of the pencil line

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12. Use the hold-down clamp to secure the workpiece against the saw table

and fence.

13. When cutting long workpiece, support the opposite end of the workpiece with a

roller stand or with another work surface that is level with the saw table.

CAUTION: NEVER use another person as an additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table, or to help feed, support, or pull the workpiece.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always keep hands outside the “No-Hands Zone”, as marked on the saw table, or at least 3” (7.6 cm) away from the blade. Also, never perform any cutting operation “freehand” (i.e.: without holding the workpiece against the fence), because the blade could grab the workpiece, causing it to slip and twist.

14. Make sure there will be no obstructions to interfere with making the cut.

15. Hold the saw handle, and use the index ﬁnger to turn the laser switch on by

pressing it.

16. To turn the saw on, push the safety lock-off button in with the thumb while

squeezing the On/Off trigger switch located under the handle (Fig. 1, #1 and #3). Allow several seconds for the blade to reach maximum speed.

17. Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.

18. Release the safety lock and trigger switch, and turn the laser switch off. Allow

the saw blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the workpiece.

CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL (Fig. 14 and 15)

WARNING: In order to avoid kickback and serious personal injury, never pos- ition the concave side of bowed or warped material against the fence.

When cutting warped material, be certain that the material to be cut is positioned on the miter table with the convex side against the fence, as shown (Fig. 14).

If the warped material is positioned the wrong way (Fig. 15), it will pinch the blade near the end of the cut.

Fig. 14 Fig. 15

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MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, make sure the Miter Saw has been disconnected from the power supply. Keep all ventilation openings clean. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents, and may be damaged by their use. Use a clean cloth to remove dirt, oil and grease.

WARNING: Do not allow improper materials, such as brake ﬂuid, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oil, etc., to come into contact with plastic parts. These substances contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

WARNING: In order to ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualiﬁed service technician

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE

Electric hand brake has failed

Brake does not stop blade within 6 seconds.

Motor does not start.

Angle of cut is inaccurate.

Motor brake overheated from use of defective or wrong sized blade or rapid ON/OFF cycling

Blade screw is loose Retighten the blade screw.

Saw not plugged in

Fuse or circuit breaker

Miter table unlocked

Too much sawdust under table

SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION

Have the saw repaired by a qualiﬁed service technician.

Use a recommended blade.

Check that all cords are plugged in.

Check the time-delayed fuse or circuit breaker.

Use miter table locking lever. See section entitled ADJUSTMENTS”

Vacuum or blow out dust. Wear Eye Protection!

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Cutting arm cannot fully raise, or blade guard cannot fully close.

Parts failure

Pivot spring not replaced properly after service

Sawdust build up

Saw-head locking pin not set properly

Call the Toll-free Helpline: 1-866-858-2664.

Clean and lubricate moving parts.

Check, adjust, and properly set the saw-head locking pin.

Blade binds, jams, or burns Wood.

Saw vibrates or shakes.

Laser line projection is hard to see.

ACCESSORIES

Improper operation

Dull blade Replace or sharpen blade.

Improper blade Replace blade.

Warped blade Replace blade.

Saw blade damaged Replace blade.

Saw blade loose Tighten blade screw.

Saw not properly fastened down

Workpiece not properly supported

Light in work area is too bright

Sawdust on the laser lens

See section entitled OPERATION.

Fasten saw to stand, bench, or table.

Properly support or clamp workpiece.

Move the Miter Saw to a work area with proper light.

Clean laser lens using a soft, dry brush.

• 1 Pc - 40T carbide-tipped blades

• 1 pc - hold down clamp

• 1 pc - dust collection bag

• 1 pair - extension rails

• 1 pc - wrench

• 1 pc - vacuum adaptor

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PERFORMAX® Sliding Compound Miter Saw WARRANTY

30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE:

This PERFORMAX 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 we will provide you a refund – no questions asked.

brand power tool carries our 30-Day Money Back

retail store, and

2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY:

This PERFORMAX

brand power tool carries a 2-Year Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. If, during normal use, this PERFORMAX® power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within two (2) years from the date of original purchase, simply bring this tool with the original sales receipt back to your nearest MENARDS® retail store. At its discretion, PERFORMAX® agrees to have the tool or any defective part(s) repaired or replaced with the same or similar PERFORMAX® product or part free of charge, within the stated warranty period, when returned by the original purchaser with original sales receipt. Not withstanding the foregoing, this limited warranty does not cover any damage that has resulted from abuse or misuse of the Merchandise. This warranty: (1) excludes expendable parts including but not 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 employees are not qualiﬁed to advise you on the use of this Merchandise. Any oral representation(s) made will not be binding on seller or its employees. The rights under this limited warranty are to the original purchaser of the Merchandise and may not be transferred to any subsequent owner. This limited warranty is in lieu of all warranties, expressed or implied including warranties or merchantability and ﬁtness for a particular purpose. Seller shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages. The sole exclusive remedy against the seller will be for the replacement of any defects as provided herein, as long as the seller is willing or able to replace this product or is willing to refund the purchase price as provided above. For insurance purposes, seller is not allowed to demonstrate any of these power tools for you.

For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts – Please Call Toll Free at: 1-866-858-2664 (M-F 8am – 6pm)

SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS. THIS WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT THEM.

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