TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Specifications Safety Guidelines Key Parts Diagram Operating Instructions Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List Warranty NOTE: If any parts are missing or damaged, or if you have any questions, please call our toll-free helpline at 1-800-689-9928. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •...
SAFETY GUIDELINES: WARNING! Safety symbols in this Instruction Manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safety 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.
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054-8255-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 ELECTRICAL SAFETY • Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
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POWER TOOL USE AND CARE • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. • Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
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054-8255-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 • Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion. • Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions.
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• Do not use dull or damaged saw blades and accessories. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger and battery, use only the Mastercraft batteries and chargers listed. ® BATTERY PACK CHARGER...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTACH THE BATTERY PACK (fig 1) fig 1 1. Ensure that the trigger switch is in the “OFF” position and the lock-off button is pressed to the right side of the tool. 2. Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the grooves on the bottom of the saw, and then attach Battery-release the battery pack to the saw.
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054-8255-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 INSTALL A SAW BLADE (fig 2) fig 2 Open 1. Remove the battery pack from the saw. 2. Pivot the blade-clamp lever to open the blade clamp.
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STORE/REMOVE THE HEX WRENCH fig 5 (fig 5) To store the hex wrench, just insert it into the receptacle on the saw. To remove the hex wrench, simply pull it out from the hole on the saw. Hex wrench VARIABLE-SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH fig 6 (fig 6) Lock-off button...
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054-8255-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 LED WORKLIGHT (fig 7) fig 7 The LED worklight, located on the front of the saw, provides additional light on the work surface for operation in lower-light areas. The LED worklight will LED worklight turn on when the trigger switch is depressed.
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11. Place the flat surface of the shoe firmly on the workpiece while cutting. Use only enough steady pressure on the blade to keep the saw cutting; do not force the tool. 12. Reduce pressure as the blade comes to the end of the cut. 13.
054-8255-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 MAINTENANCE The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air. Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air. Before each use: • Inspect the cordless tool and the trigger switch for damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solution The battery is depleted. Charge the battery pack. The battery is overloaded. Decrease the load on the tool The motor does not start. and restart the tool. The battery is overheated. Cool the battery and restart the tool.
054-8255-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 This Mastercraft product is guaranteed for a period of 3 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials, except for the following components: a) Component A: Batteries, chargers and carrying case, which are guaranteed for a period of 2 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials;...
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The provisions contained in this warranty are not intended to limit, modify, take away from, disclaim or exclude any statutory warranties set forth in any applicable provincial or federal legislation. Made in China Imported by Mastercraft Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8...
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