7 ¼” CIRCULAR SAW WITH ELECTRIC BRAKE 241-0747 For questions/comments, technical assistance or repair parts – Please call toll free: 1-866-349-8665 (M–F 9am–5pm EST) OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Front cover ………….………………………………………………………………................... Table of contents …………………………………………………………………….................. General safety warnings ………………………………………………………………………… Eye, ear & lung protection ………………………………………………………………………. Electrical safety …………………………………………………………………………………... Power tool safety …………………………………………………………………….................. General safety rules ……………………………………………………………………………... Work area safety ……………………………………………………........................................
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS ! WARNING: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. The important precautions, safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible situations. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into the product.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. ! WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.
POWER TOOL SAFETY ! WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) reduces the risk of electric shock. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
POWER TOOL SAFETY Power tool use and care Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Service Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ! WARNING: Know your circular saw. Do not plug the circular saw into the power source until you have read and understand this Instruction Manual. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION OF KICKBACK – cont’d Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. The lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris. When the blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES – cont’d When replacing the blade, make sure the replacement blade is 7 1/4" in diameter and is rated for 7,000 RPM. Installing an incorrect blade will result in possible injury and poor cutting action. After changing a blade or making adjustments, make sure the blade clamp screw is securely tightened. Loose blades and adjustment devices will be violently thrown. Never touch the blade during or immediately after use.
SYMBOLS ! WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the circular saw. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. V A Hz W kW Volts Direct current Amperes No load speed Hertz Alternating or direct current Watts Class II construction Kilowatts Splash-proof construction Microfarads L kg H N/cm2 Pa OPM Min S or a.c.
KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW Main handle Front handle Trigger switch LED worklight Upper blade guard Bevel gauge adjustment lever Blade guard lever Edge guide adjustment knob 45° Bevel stop Sole plate Lower blade guard Blade screw Rip guide 6 mm Hex key Cutting depth locking lever Live wire indicator 11
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING THE BLADE NOTE: Do NOT remove the inner blade flange (7) from the arbor (8). If it should fall off, make sure the THICKER boss on the washer is facing the motor (Fig. 3). ! WARNING: Always remove the plug from the power source before installing or removing a blade or adjusting the saw in any way. 1. 6. Place a clean piece of cardboard on a workbench to protect the blade and the workbench. 2.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING SETTING THE CUTTING DEPTH The cutting depth of the blade should be set to suit the thickness of the material being cut. The cutting depth should be approximately 1/8" (3 mm) greater than the thickness of the material being cut. 1. Lift the depth adjustment locking lever (1) upward (Fig. 4). 2. Pull the sole plate (2) downward until the correct amount of the blade is protruding below the sole plate. 3.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING THE RIP GUIDE LED WORKLIGHT 1. Loosen the rip guide adjusting knob (1) (Fig. 7). 2. Slide the rip guide rod (2) into the rip guide slot (3). Continue to slide the rip guide rod across the sole plate and into the rip guide slot under the rip guide adjusting knob. The LED worklight (1) will turn ON automatically when the tool is plugged into the power supply (Fig. 9). It will turn OFF when the plug is removed from the power supply. 3.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING TRIGGER SWITCH GENERAL CUTTING 1. 1. Make any adjustments to the saw before installing the blade. Adjustments include cutting depth, cutting angle and rip guide (if installed). 2. Clearly mark the workpiece to locate the position of the cut. 3. Hold a smaller workpiece with a vise. Clamp a larger workpiece to a workbench or table. To turn the saw ON, squeeze the trigger switch (1) (Fig. 9). ! WARNING: Never carry the saw with your finger on the trigger switch.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING GENERAL CUTTING – cont’d PLUNGE CUTTING NOTE: To align the saw blade with the cutting mark, use the guide marks on the front of the sole plate (Fig. 10). Use the 0° cutting mark (1) for right angle cuts. Use only the 45° mark (2) for 45° cuts. The 45° mark will allow for the extra material needed for the angle cut. Always make a test cut on a scrap workpiece before cutting the new material.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MAINTENANCE DO NOT abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage the tool and the workpiece. PLUNGE CUTTING – cont’d 7. Start the saw and slowly lower the blade onto the workpiece while holding the blade guard lever forward to allow the blade to cut into the workpiece (Fig. 12). Allow the blade to cut through the wood. 8. Continue lowering the blade into the workpiece until the full cutting depth has been achieved.
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PARTS LIST ! WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the circular saw. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this circular saw may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician. For more information, call the Toll-free Helpline, at 1-866-349-8665 – Friday from 9am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time. Always order by PART NUMBER, not by key number.
PARTS LIST Key # 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 Part # 1230010123 2050020028 3120070111 1190030051 3140010080 2030050003 1250010007 1062020054 4040010025 1130040050 3160060059 1130090010 4040030012 4040030003 4020010138 4020010035 4030010106 3160090088 3120070110 3160010060 1160010019 2050040055 3150240023 4100050005 2030100059 4060090001 4090040015 4020150006 4100050004 2030030255 2040150028 2030020017 204
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MASTERFORCE® 15 AMP CIRCULAR 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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