OSCILLATING TOOL 241-0958 Owner’s Manual Rating: Amperes: Variable speed: Oscillating angle: Weight: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 120 V, 60 Hz AC 2.8 A 10,000–22,000 OPM (no load) 3.2° 5 lb 2 oz (2.
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 safety ………………………………………………………….…………..………..... Electrical 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. 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 Personal safety – cont’d 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. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dustrelated hazards.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Secure workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to hold the workpiece. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool. ! WARNING: Know your oscillating tool. Do not plug the tool 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.
SYMBOLS ! WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the oscillating tool. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool.
KNOW YOUR OSCILLATING-TOOL Tool less accessory holder release lever ON/OFF switch Speed control wheel Air vents LED worklight Hex key Open back accessory holder Closed back accessory holder ACCESSORIES A OSCILLATING TOOL COMPONENTS KEY DESCRIPTION QTY 1 1/4” Wood & drywall A 1 saw blade B 1 1/4” Metal saw blade 1 C 2” Rigid scraper blade 1 3 1/2 “ Half round wood & D 1 drywall saw blade E Triangular sanding pad 1 Triangular sandpaper 9 • 60 grit F 9 • 120 grit 9 • 240 grit B C D E F 9
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING 2. NOTE: The drawings in the assembly and operating section of this manual may differ slightly from the tool you purchased. Lift the tool less accessory holder release lever (4) up and toward the front of the tool as far as it will go (5) (Fig. 2). NOTE: This will open the tool less blade holder (6) to accept the accessory. INSTALLING ACCESSORIES All accessories are installed on this oscillating tool in a similar manner.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING Installing closed back accessories – cont’d 1. NOTE: Press the sandpaper firmly onto the hook & loop pad. Place the inner accessory washer (1) onto the spindle (2) (Fig. 3). NOTE: Make sure the keys (3) of the inner accessory washer are engaged in the matching slots (4) in the tool less accessory holder. 2. Place the accessory mount (5) onto the pins in the inner accessory washer (6). 3. Place the outer accessory washer (7) over the accessory mount.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ON/OFF SWITCH – cont’d 1 1 Fig. 6 Fig. 8 LED WORKLIGHT This tool is equipped with an LED worklight (Fig. 7). The worklight (1) will automatically turn ON when the tool is plugged into the power supply. It will turn OFF when the plug is removed from the power supply. Project Balsa wood Drywall Restoring windows Door jamb Door casing Wood dowels Floor vent PVC pipe Glued flooring Sanding 1 Fig.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING 3. Place the tool with the saw blade (3) lightly touching the surface of the tile and the cutting teeth NOT touching the surface to be cut. 4. Set the speed to the fastest speed (Fig. 8 on Page 12). 5. Turn the tool ON (Fig. 6 on Pages 11 & 12). 6. When the tool reaches its maximum set speed, carefully plunge the blade into the door jamb while sliding the blade along the floor tile.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING A HOLE IN WOOD FLOORING TO INSTALL A HEATING VENT NOTE: Do NOT use the saw blade to pry the cut-out from the floor. You will break the blade. If the cut-out is not easy to pry from the floor, check to make sure each line is cut completely into the corner of the rectangle. The oscillating tool can be used to cut a hole in wood flooring for installing a heating vent. 1. Install the plunge cutting saw blade for wood in the tool (Fig. 1 & 2 on Pages 10 & 11).
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CUTTING A HOLE IN DRYWALL FOR INSTALLING AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET BOX – cont’d 3. Place the corner edge of the saw blade (2) near the drywall in the middle of one of the cutting lines. 4. Set the speed to the highest speed (Fig. 8 on Page 12). 5. Turn the tool ON (Fig. 6 on Pages 11 & 12). 6. When the tool reaches its maximum speed, carefully plunge the blade into the drywall until it cuts through the drywall. Complete the cut to the corner of the rectangle.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING USING THE DETAIL SANDER ATTACHMENT 1. Install the sanding pad on the oscillating tool (Fig. 1 & 2 on Pages 10 & 11). 2. Install the sandpaper on the sanding pad (Fig. 4 on Page 11). 3. Set the speed control wheel between #5 and MAX (Fig. 8 on Page 12). 4. Turn the switch ON (Fig. 6 on Pages 11 & 12). This tool is designed for detail sanding on small surface areas. Place the sandpaper surface of the sanding pad on the workpiece to be sanded.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL REPLACING THE CARBON MOTOR BRUSHES ! WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. The use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. The carbon motor brushes will wear down and require replacing. The time intervals between replacements will vary depending upon the torques being achieved 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.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE CARBON MOTOR BRUSHES - cont’d 10. Replace the right hand half of the handle. 5. Use a small slot screwdriver to lift the end of the coil spring (4) upward and place it on top of the spade connector (5) (Fig. 13). 6. Use small needle nose pliers to pull the braided wire spade connector (6) from the spade terminal (7). NOTES: a) Make sure the speed control wheel and all wires are placed in exactly the same position as they were when the right hand handle was removed.
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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 oscillating tool. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this oscillating tool 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. Always order by PART NUMBER, not by key number.
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