Master-force 241-0431 Operator's Manual

Operator’s Manual18.0-Volt Lithium-ion Reciprocating SawModel No. 241-0431IMPORTANT :WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction

10DESCRIPTIONKNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW (Fig. 1)Before attempting to use this reciprocating saw, familiarize yourself with all of its operating featu

11LED WORKLIGHTLED worklight illuminates the cutting area.ELECTRIC BRAKETo stop the reciprocating saw, release the trigger switch and allow the tool t

12OPERATIONTO ATTACH BATTERY PACK (Fig. 2) CAUTION: When placing the bat-tery pack on the tool, be sure that the raised rib on the battery pack aligns

13BLADE SELECTIONIn order to obtain the best performance from the saw, it is important to select the correct blade for the particular application and

14GENERAL CUTTING (Fig. 6a and 6b) WARNING! Before attaching the battery pack on the tool, always check to determine that the switch performs prop

15 WARNING! Do not allow fa-miliarity with the saw to make you careless. One careless fraction of asecond is enough to inflict serious i

16METAL CUTTINGThe 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

17MAINTENANCEGENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING! For your safety, always turn off switch and remove battery pack before performing any maintenance or cleanin

18TROUBLE SHOOTINGPROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONThe saw does not work No battery pack attachedAttach a battery pack Battery pack is exhausted Charge the batte

19WARRANTY3-MONTH MONEY BACK GUARANTEE:This MASTERFORCE™ brand power tool carries our 3-Month Money Back Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfie

2TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Symbols ...Page 3Safety Instructi

3SAFETY SYMBOLSThe purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers.The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserv

4SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSSome of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of

5SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGENRAL SAFETY RULESWARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result

6PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influ

7 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

8 Know your power tool. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards relate

9 Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after the sawing operation. They may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. Do not reach u