Operator’s Manual 18.0-Volt Lithium-Ion Impact Wrench 241-0424 IMPORTANT : CHARGE BATTERY BEFORE FIRST USE WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. Safety symbols in this manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safety symbols and their explanations require the operator’s full understanding. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, and they are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols................................................................................................ Page 3 Safety Instructions......................................................................................... Page 5 Description....................................................................................................... Page 9 Assembly.......................................................................................................... Page 10 Operation......
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.
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 safer. V A Hz W min ...
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. Work area safety eep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite K accidents.
Personal safety tay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when S operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. se personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective U equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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o not drill, fasten or break into existing walls or other blind areas where D electrical wiring may exist. If this situation is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers feeding this worksite. Always wear safety goggles or eye protection when using this tool. it, sockets and tools get hot during operation. Wear gloves when B touching them. ear ear protectors when using the tool for extended periods. Prolonged W exposure to high intensity noise can cause hearing loss.
DESCRIPTION KNOW YOUR IMPACT WRENCH (Fig.1) Fig. 1 Vents 1/2” square driver Direction of Rotation seletor Variable Speed Trigger Switch LED Worklight Motor Switch No Load Speed Impacts per minute Max Torque Wrench Weight Battery Type Battery Voltage Charger Input PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 18 Volt DC VSR (Variable Speed Reversible) 0-2500 RPM 0-3200 BPM 1400 in.
FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK The direction-of-rotation selector located above the trigger switch changes the direction of bit rotation. Setting the trigger switch in the OFF (center lock) position helps to reduce the possibility of accidental starting. LED WORK LIGHT Pressing the trigger switch illuminates the LED worklight, located on the base of the Impact wrench. This feature provides extra light for increased visibility.
OPERATION TO ATTACH BATTERY PACK (Fig. 2) Fig. 2 1. L ock the trigger switch on the impact wrench by placing the direction of rotation (forward/ reverse/ center lock) selector in center position. 2. A lign the raised rib on the battery pack with the grooves of the wrench, and then attach the battery pack to the wrench. NOTE: Make sure that the latch on the battery pack snaps into place and that the battery pack is secured to the tool before beginning operation. TO DETACH BATTERY PACK (Fig. 2) 1.
DIRECTION-OF-ROTATION SELECTOR (FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK) (Fig. 3b) The direction of bit rotation is reversible Fig. 3b and is controlled by a selector located above the trigger switch. With the Impact Wrench held in normal operating position: 1. P osition the direction-of-rotation selector to the left of the tool for forward rotation. REVERSE FORWARD 2. P osition the direction-of-rotation selector to the right of the tool for reverse rotation. 3.
WARNING! Only use sockets de- Fig. 6 signed for impact wrenches. Sockets not designed for impact wrenches could break and result in user injury. Inspect sockets prior to use to ensure that they have no cracks or other visible damage. INSTALLING BITS (Fig.6) 1. L ock the trigger switch by placing the direction-of-rotation selector in the OFF (center) position. 2.
2. M edium cases: Joining metal to metal with a spring ring washer, disk spring washer, stud bolts or bolts/nuts with conical seats. 3. S oft cases: Joining metal to wood or insulation material. In examples 2 and 3, above, , the maximum tightening torque is less than for hard cases (example 1). Therefore, a longer impacting/tightening action is necessary to arrive at the maximum tightening torque.
WARRANTY If, during normal use, this MASTERFORCETM 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 nearest Menards® retail store for a free equivalent replacement within those three years.
