background image

28

Summary of Contents for 241-0428

Page 1: ...and their explanations require your full understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger nor are they substitute for proper accident prevention measures This Safety Alert...

Page 2: ...ch if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTE Without Safety Alert Sy...

Page 3: ...ety Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tool...

Page 4: ...he reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain power to...

Page 5: ...omes to a complete stop Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate t...

Page 6: ...efore they are always in operating condition Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire...

Page 7: ...ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of the saw allows proper two hand control when cutting It has been designed to be comfortable and easy to grasp SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON The spindle lock button allows you to se...

Page 8: ...em Do not use gasoline KICKBACK Fig 4 Fig 7 Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw is driven back towards you Blade stalling is caused by any action which pinches the blade OPERATIO...

Page 9: ...ngerous practices such as the following Setting blade depth incorrectly Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece Twisting the blade while making a cut Making a cut with a dull gummed up or improper...

Page 10: ...and loss of control of the saw could result in serious injury To make the best possible cut 1 Hold the saw firmly with both hands 2 Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making a cut 3 Suppor...

Page 11: ...evel cuts the blade should be set at full depth of cut Since blade thicknesses vary and different angles require different settings always make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to deter...

Page 12: ...workpiece with the rear handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece 8 Start the saw and let the blade reach full speed 9 Guide the saw into the workpiece and make the cut WARNING Always cu...

Page 13: ...s Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle Thicker blade will prevent blade screw from securing blade on spindle resulting in serious...

Page 14: ...p the workpiece firmly WARRANTY If during normal use this MASTERFORCETM power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three years from the date of original purchase simp...

Page 15: ...28...

Reviews: