20 Volt Reciprocating Saw 241-0431 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.
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 not 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 personal injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The “term power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power 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 jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
safety INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR RECIPROCATING SAW 1. Use only with the batteries and charger listed below. Battery pack Charger 252-8024 252-8036 252-8037 252-8044 252-8028 252-8029 252-8030 252-8031 252-8032 252-8033 252-8034 WARNING: Hold power tool by its insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. 2.
safety INSTRUCTIONS 21. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after the sawing operation. They may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. 22. Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The proximity of the blade to your hand is hidden from your sight. overview Tool-less blade-clamp lever Lock-off button Saw blade Variable-speed trigger switch LED worklight Shoe assembly PECIFICATIO Specifications Switch Variable speed No load Speed: 0-3500 SPM Blade stroke 1/2” (12.
Specifications TOOL-LESS BLADE CHANGE SYSTEM LED WORKLIGHT LED worklight illuminates the cutting area. The saw has a blade clamp design that does not require the use of a tool (blade wrench) when installing or removing the blade. VARIABLE-SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH The variable-speed trigger switch delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger ELECTRIC BRAKE To stop the reciprocating saw, release the trigger switch and allow the tool to come to a complete stop.
OPERATION TO ATTACH BATTERY PACK (Fig.1) VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH (fig. 2) WARNING: When placing the battery pack on the tool, be sure that the raised rib on the battery pack aligns with the groove on the saw and the latches snap into place properly. Improper assembly of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components. 1. Lock the trigger switch in the “OFF” position. 2.
OPERATION BLADE SELECTION In order to obtain the best performance from the saw, it is important to select the correct blade for the particular application and type of material to be cut. Blades with fewer teeth, such as those with 10 teeth per inch (TPI), are typically used for cutting wood, while blades with more teeth are better for cutting metal or plastic. We recommend 14 TPI for plastics and soft metals and 18 TPI for hard metals. INSTALLING A SAW BLADE (Fig. 4) 1.
OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with the saw to make you careless. One careless fraction of asecond is enough to inflict serious injury. NOTICE: Cutting speeds should vary with the workpiece. Hard materials, such as metals, require lower speeds; for softer materials use higher speeds. FIG. 5A edge of the shoe as a pivot, lower the blade into the workpiece. 3. As the blade starts cutting, raise the handle of the tool slowly until the shoe rests firmly on the workpiece. 4.
OPERATION METAL CUTTING The saw can be used to cut metals, such as sheet steel, pipe, steel rods, aluminum, brass, and copper. Be careful not to twist or bend the saw blade. Do not force. The use of cutting oil is recommended when cutting soft metals and steel. Cutting oil will keep the blade cool, increase cutting action, and prolong blade life. WARNING: Never use gasoline, because normal sparking could ignite the fumes. 1.
troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The saw does not work No battery pack attached Attach a battery pack Battery pack is exhausted Charge the battery pack Blade cannot be removed Saw dust in the slot Clean the clamp slot with brush Cutting is difficult.
20 VOLT Reciprocating 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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