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MasterForce v Operator's Manual

5" angle grinder with paddle switch
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5" ANGLE GRINDER
WITH PADDLE SWITCH
241-0786
For questions/comments, technical assistance or repair parts –
Please call toll free: 1-866-349-8665 (M–F 9am–5pm EST)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CAUTION:
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And
!
Understand Operator's Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference.

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  • Page 1: Front Cover

    5" ANGLE GRINDER WITH PADDLE SWITCH 241-0786 For questions/comments, technical assistance or repair parts – Please call toll free: 1-866-349-8665 (M–F 9am–5pm EST) OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Front cover ………….………………………………………………………………....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 WARNING: When operating a power tool outdoors, use 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 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and etc. in accordance with these instructions, gloves away from moving parts. Loose taking into account the working conditions clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in and the work to be performed.

  • Page 7: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Always follow the instructions related to the Know your angle grinder. Do use of blotters, correct use of flanges and not plug the angle grinder into the power guards, and proper storage of the accessory source until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual.
  • Page 8 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold the angle grinder tool by insulated The wheel may either jump toward or away from gripping surfaces only when performing an the operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching. operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or the angle grinder’s Abrasive wheels may also break under these cord.
  • Page 9 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Additional warnings for grinding – cont’d Never attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the wheel is in motion The guard must be securely attached to the otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate angle grinder and positioned for maximum and take corrective action to eliminate the cause safety, so the least amount of wheel is of wheel binding.

  • Page 10: Extension Cord Safety

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Safety warnings specific for wire brushing Be sure your extension cord is properly wired operations and in good condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the qualified electrician before using it.

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rating: 120V, 60Hz AC Amperes: 10 AMP Speed: 11,800 RPM (no load) Maximum disc diameter: 5" (125 mm) 5/8" – 11UNC (15.875 mm) Spindle threads: Minimum disc thickness: 7/64" (2.5 mm) Weight: 10 lbs Need Assistance? Call us on our toll free customer support line: 1-866-349-8665 Monday –...

  • Page 12: Symbols

    SYMBOLS WARNING : Some of the following symbols may appear on the angle grinder. 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...

  • Page 13: Know Your Angle Grinder

    KNOW YOUR ANGLE GRINDER Blade Auxiliary Air vents wrench handle Spindle locking button Guard clamp lever Lock-on button Paddle Lock-off ON/OFF Grinding toggle Guard switch disc The following accessories may be used with this angle grinder. Only the grinding disc is supplied with this tool.

  • Page 14: Assembly And Operating

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING WARNING: Slide the guard clamp (2) over the spindle Always disconnect your housing (3) until the blade guard locating angle grinder from the power source when detents (4) mate with the grooves (5) in the replacing grinding or cut-off discs, adjusting spindle housing (Fig.

  • Page 15: Positioning The Guard

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING THE METAL CUTTING DISC Remove the grinding disc from the spindle. GUARD – Cont’d NOTES: a) If the outer flange cannot be loosened by hand, use the wrench provided. b) DO NOT remove the inner disc flange (5). Make sure the flats on the inner disc flange are engaged with the flats on the spindle Fig.

  • Page 16: On/Off Switch And Lock-On Button

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION To turn the angle grinder OFF, squeeze and release the ON/OFF switch. WARNING WARNING: When turning the angle grinder For safety reasons, the operator must OFF, always wait until the grinding disc comes read the sections of this Owner’s Manual to a complete stop before setting the tool down.
  • Page 17 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION Fig. 7 For maximum control, hold the angle grinder in front and away from you with both hands, keeping the grinding disc clear of the workpiece. Start your angle grinder and let the motor and grinding disc build up to full speed. Gradually lower the angle grinder until the grinding disc contacts the workpiece.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL It has been found that electric tools are subjected to accelerated wear and possible WARNING: premature failure when they are used on When servicing, use only fiberglass boats and sports cars, wallboard, identical replacement parts. The use of any spackling compounds or plaster.

  • Page 19: Removing Motor Brushes

    MAINTENANCE Pry the left half of the handle about ¾” REMOVING MOTOR BRUSHES away from the motor housing using a small Motor brushes are a normal wear item and will slot screwdriver. require replacing periodically depending upon the type of material being ground. The following NOTE: Do not pry the left half of the handle information outlines the general procedure for completely off the motor housing.

  • Page 20: Installing New Motor Brushes

    MAINTENANCE INSTALLING NEW MOTOR BRUSHES 13. Once the old carbon brush has been removed, use a SOFT DRY brush to carefully remove all grinding dust from the brush holder and install the new carbon brush in the reverse order that was used to remove the worn carbon brush.

  • Page 21: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW...

  • Page 22: 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 angle grinder. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this angle grinder may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.

  • Page 23: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 1160010020 Spindle lock button 4060010022 Nut M5 2040110042 Pinion 3140020050 Oil sealing "O" ring 4010010014 Bearing 629 RS 4100010002 Circlip 3150050087 Air deflector 1010150035 Rotor 3150190020 Dust cover 4010010053 Bearing 607 RS 3140040001 Bearing sleeve 4030010106...

  • Page 24: Notes

    NOTES...

  • Page 25: Warranty

    No Hassle 3-Year Limited ® Warranty to the original purchaser. If, during normal use, this MASTERFORCE power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three (3) years from the date of original purchase, simply bring the tool with the original sales receipt back to your nearest ®...

  • Page 26: Back Cover

    © 2014 Menard, Inc., Eau Claire, WI 54703 Rev. 2.2 15/11/2015...

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