2A ORBITAL ACTION RECIPROCATING SAW 241-0752 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 Product specifications ………….………………………………………………………………... Table of contents …………………………………………………………………….................. General safety warnings ………………………………………………………………………… Eye, ear & lung protection ………………………………………………………………………. Electrical safety …………………………………………………………………………………... Power tool safety …………………………………………………………………….................. General safety rules ……………………………………………………………………………... Work area ………………………………………………………………….……………………...
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. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
POWER TOOL SAFETY Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these 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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ! WARNING: Know your reciprocating saw. Do not plug in the tool 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. Always hold the tool with two hands. Attempting to control the tool with only one hand is dangerous. It could result in loss of control and serious injury.
EXTENSION CORD SAFETY ! WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so it will not get caught on the workpiece, tools or any other obstructions while you are working with the power tool. ! WARNING: Repair or replace damaged or worn extension cords immediately. Make sure any extension cord used with this tool is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one of heavy enough gauge to carry the current the tool will draw.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Rating: Amperes: Speed: Stroke Length: Maximum cutting depth in wood: Maximum cutting depth in steel: Maximum cutting depth in pipe: Blade change system: Weight: 120V, 60Hz, AC 12 AMP 0–2,800 SPM (no load) 1 1/4" 4 1/2" 19/32" 1 1/2" Tool-less 12.
SYMBOLS ! WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the reciprocating 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 L kg H N/cm2 Pa OPM Min S or a.c.
KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW Tool free blade holder Pivoting shoe Orbital control knob Variable speed trigger switch Motor vents Pivoting shoe adjusting lever Rafter hook NOTE: The rafter hook can be rotated left or right to rest against the handle. Wood cutting blade NOTE: This reciprocating saw has a built in anti-vibration system that is automatically functioning when the tool is turned ON.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING A BLADE ADJUSTING THE PIVOTING SHOE ! WARNING: Always remove the plug from the power source before installing or removing a blade or adjusting the saw in any way. The pivoting shoe will pivot to follow the angle of the blade to the workpiece. This action ensures the flat surface of the shoe is against the workpiece for better cutting action and easier control of the saw. 1. To install a blade in the saw, rotate the blade locking sleeve (1) counter clockwise (Fig. 1).
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ORBITAL CONTROL KNOB 1 This reciprocating saw has two cutting actions. The conventional reciprocating action produces a smoother cut with less splintering. The orbital reciprocating action is more aggressive and produces rougher cuts. To operate the saw in conventional cutting mode, rotate the orbital control knob (1) counter clockwise (Fig. 3). To operate the saw in orbital cutting mode, rotate the orbital control knob clockwise (2). Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING 5. Hold the saw away from your body and in front of you (Fig. 5). 6. With both hands firmly gripping the saw, and with the blade NOT in contact with the surface to be cut, start the saw by squeezing the switch trigger. 7. Once the saw has reached the desired speed, place the adjustable pivoting shoe against the workpiece and gradually bring the moving blade into contact with the workpiece at the appropriate location.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING PLUNGE CUTTING – cont’d 4. Select a convenient starting point in the area to be cut out. Place the tip of the blade over that point. 5. Rest the lower edge of the adjustable pivoting shoe on the workpiece and hold it firmly in that position, maintaining a shallow cutting angle. 6. 7. Fig. 7 Squeeze the switch trigger to start the saw. ! WARNING: Make sure the blade does not touch the workpiece until the saw reaches full speed. Loss of control and possible injury could result.
MAINTENANCE It has been found that electric tools are subjected to accelerated wear and possible premature failure when they are used on fiberglass boats and sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds or plaster. The chips and grindings from these materials are highly abrasive to electric tool parts such as bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds or plaster.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING CARBON MOTOR BRUSHES The carbon motor brushes will wear down and require replacing. The time intervals between replacements will vary depending upon the working environment and the hours of use. It is recommended that the brushes be checked after each 10 hours of use. When the length of the carbon brush reaches 1/4" (6.35 mm), the brushes should be replaced. ! WARNING: Unplug the tool from the power source. 1. Use a 3/16" (5 mm) slot screwdriver and remove one brush cap (1) (Fig. 8).
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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 reciprocating saw. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this reciprocating 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 # 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 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 Part # 1150010041 2010150054 3140020124 2010150053 2030160140 4020010161 2040160188 4010010094 2030020326 2010150052 1230030028 1230010145 1230030027 3120070127 1062020063 2030050002 4030010099 3140010080 1130030047 1190290014 4030010106 4030010125 3150160208 4030010099 2060100075 2030020327 3120160208 2140060031 4130010012 3011110015 3150050089 1020110011 4030010120 3140
PARTS LIST Key # 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 Part # 4010010081 2030020325 2040310041 4110130001 2030270009 2040040104 2040160186 2010130046 2040160187 4020020010 2040310042 2030010061 3160040089 2010220004 2030160139 4010010084 2010080121 3140020122 4030010114 2030160148 2030020327 4020010143 2040100003 2030160138 4060010028 4010010014 3140020126 2020020048 1160040016 2020020046 4020010163 3140070024 Part Name Bearing 6201-2RS Flat was
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12A ORBITAL ACTION 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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