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OPERATING MANUAL Hi-RPM Circular Saw 241-0740 IMPORTANT : Carefully read this Owner’s Manual before using this tool. Pay close atten- tion 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 flag possible dangers. The safety symbols and their explanations require the operator’s full understanding.
WARNING!Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all in- Specifications: structions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious per- sonal injury. Model 241-0740 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Motor 120 V ~60 Hz, 12 A WORK AREA Speed: 5800 RPM (no load) Keep the work area clean and well lit.
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Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.), be tool will increase the risk of electric shock. sure voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool.
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create a risk of electric shock or injury. holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically causing loss of control. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The blade DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and blade.
Do not use the circular saw near fumes or combustible liquids. WARNING! DO NOT allow familiarity with the saw cause carelessness. Remember that one careless moment is enough to cause severe injury. Never slow the blade down with your hands, or by applying pressure to the side of the blade.
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• Cutting warped or wet lumber. WARNING! To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the plug from the Fig. 4 • Operating the tool incorrectly or power source before installing or removing the saw blade! misusing the tool. TO REMOVE THE SAW BLADE (Fig. 6) •...
9. Depress and hold the spindle-lock button, and replace the blade screw. WARNING! If the blade comes Fig. 9 10. Tighten the blade screw securely by turning it clockwise using the into contact with the workpiece wrench. before it reaches full speed, this may cause the saw to “kick back”...
0°-50° bevel gauge on the base plate. 9. Keep the cord away from the Fig. 14 cutting area. Always place the 2. Tilt the body of the saw (Fig. 11) until the required angle is reached (refer cord so that it is not hanging to the scale on the 0°-50°...
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6. Position the face of the edge 3. Start the saw, and allow the Fig. 16 guide firmly against the edge blade to reach full speed. Fig. 18 of workpiece. 4. Guide the saw into the workpiece, and make the cut. NOTE: The guiding edge of the workpiece must be straight in 5.
MAINTENANCE Exploded View CAUTION! Before performing maintenance or cleaning, unplug the saw from the main socket. • Never use water or chemical liquids to clean the electrical parts of the machine. • Keep the ventilation slots clean in order to prevent overheating of the motor.
WARRANTY If, during normal use, this MASTERFORCE power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three years from the date of original purchase, simply bring this tool and its sales receipt back to your...
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