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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

120 V, 60 Hz AC
2.8 A
10,000–22,000 OPM (no load)
3.2°
3 lb 0 oz (1.35 kg)
OSCILLATING TOOL
Owner's Manual
241-0958

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  • Page 1: Product Specifications

    OSCILLATING TOOL 241-0958 Owner’s Manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rating: 120 V, 60 Hz AC Amperes: 2.8 A Variable speed: 10,000–22,000 OPM (no load) Oscillating angle: 3.2° Weight: 3 lb 0 oz (1.35 kg) Need Assistance? Call us on our toll free customer support line: 1-866-349-8665 ...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….………………………………………………………………... Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………...………..General safety warnings ……………………………………………………………..………..3–4 Eye, ear & lung protection ……………………………………………………………………..3–4 Electrical safety ……………………………………………………………………….………..Power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………...………..5–6 General safety rules …………………………………………………………………..………..Work area safety ………………………………………………………….…………..………..Electrical safety ……………………………………………………………………….………..Personal safety ………………………………………………………………………..………..
  • Page 3: General Safety Warnings

    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.
  • Page 4: Electrical Safety

    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.
  • Page 5: Power Tool Safety

    POWER TOOL SAFETY When operating a power tool outdoors, use WARNING: Read all safety warnings an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces and instructions may result in electric shock, fire the risk of electric shock.
  • Page 6: Power Tool Use And Care

    POWER TOOL SAFETY POWER TOOL SAFETY Personal safety – cont’d Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions If devices are provided for the connection of and the work to be performed. Use of the dust extraction and collection facilities, power tool for operations different from those ensure these are connected and properly...
  • Page 7: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Secure workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to hold WARNING: Know your oscillating tool. the workpiece. It is safer than using your hand Do not plug the tool into the power source and it frees both hands to operate the tool. until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual.
  • Page 8: Symbols

    SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the oscillating tool. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Direct current Volts Amperes No load speed Alternating or direct Hertz...
  • Page 9: Know Your Oscillating Tool

    KNOW YOUR OSCILLATING-TOOL Tool less accessory ON/OFF Speed control holder release lever switch wheel Air vents Hex key worklight Closed back Open back accessory holder accessory holder ACCESSORIES OSCILLATING TOOL COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION 1 1/4” Wood & drywall saw blade 1 1/4” Metal saw blade 2”...
  • Page 10: Assembly And Operating

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING Lift the tool less accessory holder release NOTE: The drawings in the assembly and lever (4) up and toward the front of the tool operating section of this manual may as far as it will go (5) (Fig. 2). differ slightly from the tool you purchased.
  • Page 11: Installing Sandpaper

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING Installing closed back accessories – cont’d NOTE: Press the sandpaper firmly onto the hook & loop pad. Place the inner accessory washer (1) onto the spindle (2) (Fig. 3). NOTE: Make sure the keys (3) of the inner accessory washer are engaged in the matching slots (4) in the tool less accessory holder.
  • Page 12: Led Worklight

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ON/OFF SWITCH – cont’d Fig. 6 Fig. 8 LED WORKLIGHT This tool is equipped with an LED worklight Project Accessory Speed (Fig. 7). The worklight (1) will automatically turn Balsa wood Wood blade ON when the tool is plugged into the power Drywall Half circle Maximum...
  • Page 13: Flush Cutting A Door Jamb And Casing For Installing Flooring

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING Place the tool with the saw blade (3) lightly touching the surface of the tile and the WARNING cutting teeth NOT touching the surface to be cut. For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled Set the speed to the fastest speed “GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS”, “POWER (Fig.
  • Page 14: Cutting A Hole In Wood Flooring To Install A Heating Vent

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING A HOLE IN WOOD FLOORING TO NOTE: Do NOT use the saw blade to pry the INSTALL A HEATING VENT cut-out from the floor. You will break the blade. If the cut-out is not easy to pry from the floor, The oscillating tool can be used to cut a hole in check to make sure each line is cut completely wood flooring for installing a heating vent.
  • Page 15 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING A HOLE IN DRYWALL FOR INSTALLING AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET BOX – cont’d Place the corner edge of the saw blade (2) near the drywall in the middle of one of the cutting lines. Set the speed to the highest speed (Fig. 8 on Page 12).
  • Page 16: Using The Detail Sander Attachment

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING USING THE DETAIL SANDER ATTACHMENT Install the sanding pad on the oscillating tool (Fig. 1 & 2 on Pages 10 & 11). Install the sandpaper on the sanding pad (Fig. 4 on Page 11). Set the speed control wheel between #5 and MAX (Fig.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL REPLACING THE CARBON MOTOR BRUSHES WARNING: When servicing, use only The carbon motor brushes will wear down and identical replacement parts. The use of any require replacing. The time intervals between other part may create a hazard or cause replacements will vary depending upon the product damage.
  • Page 18 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE CARBON MOTOR 10. Replace the right hand half of the handle. BRUSHES - cont’d NOTES: Use a small slot screwdriver to lift the end Make sure the speed control wheel and all of the coil spring (4) upward and place it on wires are placed in exactly the same top of the spade connector (5) (Fig.
  • Page 19: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW 10 11...
  • Page 20: Parts List

    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 oscillating tool. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this oscillating tool may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
  • Page 21 PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 1020210011 Stator Spring for tool less mechanism 2050060238 assembly 2010080129 Bearing II 2040250027 Tool less blade holder 2040210044 Press plate 2010240047 Adapter for closed back blades 2010140052 Blade washer 4020100001 Bolt M6 2040250026 Oscillating fork 4100020006...
  • Page 22: Warranty

    ® 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 ®...

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