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MasterForce 241-0429 Operator's Manual

MasterForce 241-0429 Operator's Manual

18.0-volt cordless jig saw (tool only)
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Operator's Manual
18.0-Volt Cordless Jig Saw (Tool only)
241-0429
IMPORTANT :
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual.
Safety symbols in this manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safe-
ty symbols and their explanations require your full understanding. The safety
warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, nor are they substitutes
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 yourself or others. To reduce
the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock, always follow the safety precautions.
CHARGE BATTERY
BEFORE FIRST USE

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual 18.0-Volt Cordless Jig Saw (Tool only) 241-0429 CHARGE BATTERY BEFORE FIRST USE IMPORTANT : WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. Safety symbols in this manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safe- ty symbols and their explanations require your full understanding.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols ..................Page 3-4 Safety Instructions................... Page 5-8 Description ....................Page 9-10 Assembly ....................Page 10 Operation ....................Page 11-14 Maintenance..................... Page 15 Warranty ....................Page 16 INTRODUCTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This jig saw has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.

  • Page 3: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers.The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENRAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term power tool in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
  • Page 6 Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure that the switch is in the OFF- position before connecting the tool to a power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
  • Page 7 When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery;...
  • Page 8 Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should never be left around the work area. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect the workpiece and remove all nails and other foreign objects before beginning sawing. Never reach over the blade to remove waste or off cuts. Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first switching off the machine.

  • Page 9: Description

    DESCRIPTION kNOW YOUR JIG SAW (Fig. 1) Before attempting to use this cordless jig saw, familiarize yourself with all of its operating features and safety requirements. WARNING! Do not allow familiarity with your cordless jig saw to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury Fig.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    WARNING! The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information included on the tool and in this operator’s manual, as well as knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before using this product, famil- iarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. ASSEMBLY WARNING! If any part is broken or missing, DO NOT attempt to plug in the power cord, attach the battery, or operate the cordless jig saw until the broken...

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION TO ATTACH BATTERY PACk (FIG. 2) Align the raised rib on the battery pack Fig. 2 with the grooves on the bottom of the jig saw and then attach the battery pack to the jig saw. CAUTION! When placing the bat- tery pack in the tool, be sure that the raised rib on battery pack aligns with the groove on the jig saw and that the...
  • Page 12 LED WORkLIGHT (Fig. 4) Fig. 4 The LED worklight, located above the tool-less blade clamp, provides additional lighting on the surface of the workpiece for operation in LED worklight lower-light areas. The LED worklight will come on automatically when the trigger switch is depressed, and it will turn off when the trigger switch is released.
  • Page 13 2- Medium orbit action 3- Maximum orbit action for the most aggressive action, for quick cutting plywood or soft material. Experiment on a piece of scrap material to determine the optimum orbit action setting. ADJUSTING THE SHOE FOR ANGULAR CUTTING (Fig. 7&Fig. 8) CAUTION! Always ensure that the Fig.
  • Page 14 MAkING A CUT (Fig. 10) Fig. 10 1. Turn on the jigsaw and allow the blade to reach maximum speed. Do not allow the blade to contact the workpiece until it has reached full speed. 2. Slowly guide the jigsaw forward using both hands, keeping the shoe plate flat against the workpiece.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING! When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. CAUTION! Before performing maintenance or cleaning, remove the bat- tery pack from the jig saw. 1. The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air. Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air.

  • Page 16: Warranty

    WARRANTY 3-MONTH MONEY BACk GUARANTEE: This MASTERFORCE™ brand power tool carries our 3-Month Money Back Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your MASTERFORCE™ brand power tool for any reason within three (3) months from the date of purchase, return the tool with your original receipt to any retail store, and we will provide you a refund –...