20 Volt Cordless Jig Saw 241-0429 OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand The 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 8am – 6pm EST.
table of contents Safety Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Overview / Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
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.
safety INSTRUCTIONS 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. WARNING: Risk of fire and electric shock. Dry location use only. Do not expose to rain. Risk of injury. Work area safety 1.
safety INSTRUCTIONS 4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. 5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. 6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
safety INSTRUCTIONS Service 1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS JIG SAW 1. Use only those batteries and the charger listed. . Battery pack 252-8024 252-8028 252-8029 252-8030 252-8031 252-8032 252-8033 252-8034 Charger 252-8036 252-8037 252-8044 2.
OVERVIEW Lock-off Button Trigger Switch LED Worklight Blade Guard Orbital Control lever Tool-less Blade Clamp Locking Screw Shoe Plate Cutting Angel Guide Hex Key Parallel Guide Blade Clamp Lever Blade Roller Guide Page 7 Blade
SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS No load Speed 0-2200 SPM Blade stroke distance 1 in. (25 mm) Cutting angle range 0-45° Blade compatibility “ T” and “U” shank Weight (without battery) 4lbs. 3oz. Max. cutting capacity 65mm on wood 10mm on aluminum 6mm on steel ASSEMBLY WARNING: If any part is broken or missing, do not attempt to plug in the power cord or operate the tool until the broken or missing part is replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury.
OPERATION TO ATTACH BATTERY PACK (Fig. 1) FIG. 1 Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the grooves on the bottom of the jig saw and then attach the battery pack to the jig saw. CAUTION: When placing the battery pack in the tool, be sure that the raised rib on battery pack aligns with the groove on the jig saw and that the latches snap into place properly. Improper assembly of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components. TO DETACH BATTERY PACK (Fig. 1) 1.
OPERATION LED WORKLIGHT (Fig. 3) FIG. 3 LED Worklight REMOVING SAW BLADE (Fig. 4) CAUTION: Allow the blade to cool after use. The blade can become dangerously hot. 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Press down on the blade clamp lever to remove the blade. 3. The clamp stays open when the blade is removed; it automatically locks when you push in another blade, providing for very easy one-hand blade change.
OPERATION Set the orbit control lever to one of the four settings according to degree of orbit action required: 0 No orbit action 1 Minimal orbit action 2 Medium orbit action 3 Maximum orbit action for the most aggressive action, for quick cutting plywood or soft material. Experiment on a piece of scrap material to determine the optimum orbit action setting. ADJUSTING THE SHOE FOR ANGULAR CUTTING (Fig. 6&Fig. 7) FIG.
OPERATION By changing the position of the guide and using the same straight edge as a guide, it is possible to quickly and easily make parallel cuts in the workpiece. NOTICE: When adjusting the cutting angle, you can move the parallel guide locking screw to the left or right. PLUNGE CUTTING (Fig. 10) FIG. 10 MAKING A CUT (Fig. 9) FIG. 9 1. T urn on the jigsaw and allow the blade to reach maximum speed. Do not allow the blade to contact the workpiece until it has reached full speed. 2.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. CAUTION: Before performing maintenance or cleaning, remove the battery pack from the jig saw. 1. The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air. Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air. 2.
20 Volt Cordless Jig Saw 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 the tool with your original receipt to any MENARDS® retail store, and we will provide you a refund – no questions asked.
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