Master-force 241-0428 Operator's Manual

241-042820 Volt Circular SawFor questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts – Please Call Toll Free: 1-866-917-4374. (M-F 8am – 6pm ES

Page 9SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSNo load Speed 4500RPMBlade Diameter 6-1/2-in. (165mm)Blade Arbor 5/8 in. (16mm)Cutting Depth at 90° 2-1/8-i

Page 10 WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this circular saw or create accessories not recommended for use with this saw. Any s

Page 11the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.BLADE GUARD SYSTEM (FIG. 2)The lower blade guard attached to your saw is there for yo

Page 12SAW BLADESAll saw blades need to be kept clean, sharp and properly set in order to cut efciently. Using a dull blade places a heavy load on th

Page 13OPERATIONKickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any action which pin

Page 14STARTING/STOPPING THE SAW (FIG. 7)To start the saw:1. Depress the lock-off button.2. Depress the trigger switch. Always let the blade re

Page 15OPERATION DANGER: When lifting the saw from the workpiece, the blade is exposed on the underside of the saw until the lower blade guard closes

Page 16Marked along the base across the front of the saw is a ruler for measuring repetitive cuts. It is marked 1-1/2 inches to the left of the 0° mar

Page 17OPERATIONFIG. 14TO ADJUST BEVEL SETTING (FIG. 14)MAKING A BEVEL CUT (FIG. 15)1. Remove the battery pack from the saw.2. Loosen the bevel adju

Page 18TO CHECK 0° BEVEL STOP (FIG. 16)1. Remove battery pack from the saw. WARNING: Always remove the battery pack from th

TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Symbols ... Page 2 Safety Instructions ...

Page 19OPERATIONMAINTENANCE7. Rest the front of the saw base at against the workpiece with the rear handle raised so the blade does not touch the

Page 20MAINTENANCEoil, grease and sawdust or woodchips, and store tool in a dry place.5. Be certain that all moving parts are well lubricated, part

Page 21TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONThe blade does not follow a straight line: Teeth are dull. This is caused by hitting a hard object such

Page 22SAVE YOUR RECEIPTSTHIS WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT THEM20 VOLT CIRCULAR SAWWARRANTY90-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE:This MASTERFORCE® brand power tool

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Page 2SAFETY SYMBOLSSome of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of thes

Page 3Page 3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThe purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations

Page 4SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions.Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric sh

Page 54. 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 ma

Page 6SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSERVICE1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using onlyidentical replacement parts. This will ensure

Page 7SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSd) Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weigh

Page 8OVERVIEWFront assist handleWorklightBevel scale Bevel adjustment locking knobEdge guide (not including) locking knobMounting slots for edge guid