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WARNING:
Understand Operator's Manual. Save These Instructions For Future
Reference.
For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts –
Please Call Toll Free: 1-866-917-4374 (M-F 8:30am-5:00pm EST).
241-0495
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And
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- Page 1 Cordless Circular Saw 241-0495 OPERATOR’S MANUAL WARNING: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference. For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts – Please Call Toll Free: 1-866-917-4374 (M-F 8:30am-5:00pm EST).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols ............Page 2 Safety Instructions . -
Page 3: Safety Symbols
SAFETY SYMBOLS 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 Designation / Explanation Name Volts Voltage... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY 5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor WARNINGS use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. WARNING: Read all safety 6.
- Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE severe injury within a fraction of a second. 8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become 1. Recharge only with charger complacent ignore tool safety specified by the manufacturer. A charger principles.
- Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL KICKBACK CAUSES AND SAWS RELATED WARNINGS CUTTING PROCEDURES - Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the DANGER: workpiece toward the operator;...
- Page 8 1. To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the chargers and batteries, use only with the MASTERFORCE battery ® packs and chargers listed. Page 7...
- Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS –Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
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Page 10: Overview/Specifications
OVERVIEW Lock-Off Button Main Handle Auxiliary Handle Trigger Switch Wrench Bevel Angle Scale Lower-Blade- Guard Lever Upper Blade Guard Blade Lower Blade Guard Spindle-Lock Depth Scale Button Bevel-Adjustment Lever Depth-Adjustment Lever Edge-Guide Locking Knob LED Worklight SPECIFICATIONS � Rated Voltage No-load Speed 5600 /min Blade Diameter... -
Page 11: Assembly
ASSEMBLY WARNING: If any part is broken or missing, DO NOT attach the battery pack or operate the tool until the broken or missing part is replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. -
Page 12: Operation
OPERATION TO INSTALL OR CHANGE THE hand-tighten bolt counterclockwise direction. Use the BLADE (FIG. 1) blade wrench to tighten the blade bolt securely. FIG. 1 11. Return the blade wrench into the storage area. Make sure the wrench is securely placed. NOTICE: Do not use a blade wrench with Blade a longer handle, since it may lead to over... - Page 13 OPERATION TO DETACH BATTERY PACK (FIG. 2) blade guard and then use the screw (included) to secure it. 1. Press the battery-release button to 2. To remove the vacuum adaptor from the release the battery pack. saw, loosen the screw on the vacuum 2.
- Page 14 OPERATION KICKBACK (FIG. 6) • When using the saw, always stay alert and exercise control. Do not remove the saw from the workpiece while the FIG. 6 blade is moving. DANGER: When sawing through DIRECTION OF CUT a workpiece, the lower blade guard does not cover the blade on the underside of the workpiece.
- Page 15 OPERATION TO GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK, 7. Do not cut warped or wet lumber. FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body in a balanced position (FIG. 7, FIG. 8) so as to resist the forces if kickback should occur.
- Page 16 OPERATION 4. Lower the depth-adjustment lever to blade is perpendicular to the base at the 0° lock the saw in this depth position. bevel setting. WARNING: Attempting a bevel cut without fully tightening the bevel- BEVEL ADJUSTMENTS adjustment lever can result in serious injury.
- Page 17 OPERATION 2. Loosen the bevel-adjustment lever. lower blade guard closes. Make sure the lower blade guard is closed before 3. Use a 2.5mm hex wrench (available setting the saw down. separately) to turn the adjusting screw until the base is perpendicular to the WARNING: saw blade.
- Page 18 OPERATION MAKING CROSS CUTS AND RIP 2. Use clamps (available separately) to clamp a straight edge to the workpiece. CUTS (FIG. 14) 3. Carefully guide the saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip FIG. 14 cut. Line of Cut 0°...
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Page 19: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE • To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician. 1. Inspect the circular saw, the lock- off button, trigger switch and the accessories for damage. 2. Check for damaged, missing, or worn parts. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The tool does not start. The battery is depleted. Charge the battery. 1. Teeth are dull. This 1. Replace with a new sharp is caused by hitting a blade. hard object such as a nail, dulling teeth on one side. - Page 21 NOTES Page 20...
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Page 23: Warranty
90-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: This MASTERFORCE brand power tool carries our 90-DAY Money Back ® Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your MASTERFORCE brand ® power tool for any reason within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, return... - Page 24 © 2021 Menard, Inc., Eau Claire, WI 54703 3/2021...
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