Operator’s Manual 18 Volt Lithium-Ion Portable Band Saw Model No. 241-0440 IMPORTANT : 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 your full understanding. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, nor are they substitute for proper accident prevention measures. This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution, warning, or danger.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols ................................................................................................page 2 Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................page 4 Description .......................................................................................................page 10 Assembly ..........................................................................................................page 11 Operation ...
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage. WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician at an Authorized Service Center. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
.../min Wet Conditions Alert Read The Operator’s Manual Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read operator’s manual. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses Eye Protection with side shields, or a full face shield when operating this product. Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety. No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.
Work area safety Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. o not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the D presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Electrical safety ower tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any P way.
Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. revent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position P before connecting to power source and / or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. se the power tool, accessories, tool bits etc., in accordance with these U instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. Battery tool use and care echarge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer.
DANCER! Blades coast after saw is switched off. old tool by insulated gripping surfaces (handles) when performing an H operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make the exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. utting workpieces covered with oil can cause the blade to come off C unexpectedly. Wipe off all excess oil from workpieces before cutting.
Water entering the charger will increase the risk of electric shock. se of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery-charger U manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons. o not abuse the cord or charger. Never use the cord to carry the charger. D Do not pull the charger cord to disconnect the plug from receptacle. Damage to the cord or charger could occur and create an electric shock hazard. Replace damaged cords immediately.
technician at a Service Center when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. nplug the charger from the electrical outlet before attempting any U maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock. isconnect charger from the power supply when not in use. This will D reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger if metal items should fall into the opening.
SPECIFICATIONS Motor 18 Volt DC No Load Blade Speed 550FPM 28-13/16“ Length Blade dimension 1/2” Width .020“ Thickness Cutting capacity Round piece Dia.
during shipping. o not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and D satisfactorily operated the tool. PACKING LIST Portable band saw, Saw blade, Side handle and Operator’s manual OPERATION TO ATTACH BATTERY PACK (Fig.2) 1. L ock the trigger switch in the “off” Fig. 2 position 2. A lign the raised portion on the battery pack with the grooves on the saw, and then attach the battery pack to the tool as shown.
To turn the tool OFF, release the switch trigger. Fig. 4 INSTALLING A SAW BLADE (FIG.4-6) WARNING! To prevent personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool before installing or removing the saw blade! 1. D etach the battery pack from the saw. 2. D etach the side handle. Fig. 5 3. T urn the blade tightening lever counter clockwise 180°. 3 4 1 1. Blade 4. M aking sure that the teeth on the left side of the tool point towards the rear of the tool. 2. Bearing 3. Upper holder 4.
TYPICAL APPLICATION (Fig.7) Fig. 7 1. K eep the blade off the workpiece until the motor has reached the selected speed. 2. S tart cutting on a surface where the greatest number of teeth will be in contact with the workpiece at one time (Fig 7). CORRECT INCORRECT 3. P lace the work steady rest against the workpiece and lower the moving saw blade into the cut. 4. D o not bear down while cutting. The weight of the tool will supply adequate pressure for the fastest cutting. 5.
of the tool over time. Use clean damp cloths to wipe the tool. Check the state of all electrical cables. eep the motor air openings free from oil, grease and sawdust or woodchips, K and store tool in a dry place. e certain that all moving parts are well lubricated, particularly after lengthy B exposure to damp and/or dirty conditions. LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of highgrade lubricant for the life of the tool under normal operating conditions.
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.
