241-0350
Brushless
Circular Saw
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WARNING:
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And
Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future
Reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Symbols ......................................................... Page 2
Safety Instructions ...................................................... Page 3
Overview/Specifications ................................................. Page 9
Assembly ............................................................ Page 10
Operation ............................................................ Page 11
Maintenance .......................................................... Page 18
Troubleshooting ....................................................... Page 19
Warranty ............................................................. Page 22
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their
meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and
more safely.
WARNING:
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a
qualified service technician.
Symbol
Name
Designation / Explanation
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watts Power
lbs
Pounds Weight
�
Direct current Type or characteristic of current
n
o
No-load speed Rotational speed at no load
.../min
Per minute Revolutions per minute (rpm)
To reduce the risk of injury, always wear
eye protection.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must
read instruction manual.
Wear safety goggles
Read instruction
manual
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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The
safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The
instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
WARNING:
Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this manual,
including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER”, “WARNING” and “CAUTION” before
using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire, and/or serious personal injury.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION.
May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, 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.
NOTICE:
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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GERNERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING:
Read all safety
warnings , instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power
tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool
or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
1. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. Power tool plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed
or grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
5. 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.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a ground-fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.
Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery
pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energising power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
4. 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 may result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and
clothing away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
7. 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 dust-related hazards.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
8. Do not let familiarity gained from
frequent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety
principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or remove the battery pack ,
if detachable, from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the 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.
5. Maintain power tools and accessories.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have
the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
7. 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.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow
for safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
1. Recharge only with the charger
specified by the manufacturer. A charger
that is suitable for one type of battery pack
may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
2. Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and
fire.
3. When battery pack is not in use, keep
it away from other metal objects, like
paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or
other small metal objects, that can make
a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.
4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may
be ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
5. Do not use a battery pack or tool that
is damaged or modified. Damaged or
modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable
behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk
of injury.
6. Do not expose a battery pack or tool
to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure
to fire or temperature above 100 °C (212 °F)
may cause explosion.
7. Follow all charging instructions and
do not charge the battery pack or tool
outside the temperature range specified
in the instructions. Charging improperly or
at temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the
risk of fire.
SERVICE
1. Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
2. Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only
be performed by the manufacturer or
authorized service providers.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL
SAWS
CUTTING PROCEDURES
DANGER:
Keep hands away from
cutting area and the blade. Keep your
second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor
housing. If both hands are holding the saw,
they cannot be cut by the blade.
1. Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
The guard cannot protect you from the blade
below the workpiece.
2. Adjust the cutting depth to the
thickness of the workpiece. Less than a
full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible
below the workpiece.
3. Never hold the workpiece in your hands
or across your leg while cutting. Secure
the workpiece to a stable platform. It is
important to support the work properly to
minimize body exposure, blade binding, or
loss of control.
4. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live”
wire will also make exposed metal parts of
the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
5. When ripping, always use a rip fence
or straight edge guide. This improves the
accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of
blade binding.
6. Always use blades with correct size
and shape (diamond versus round) of
arbor holes. Blades that do not match the
mounting hardware of the saw will run off-
center, causing loss of control.
7. Never use damaged or incorrect blade
washers or bolt. The blade washers and
bolt were specially designed for your saw,
for optimum performance and safety of
operation.
KICKBACK CAUSES AND
RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,
jammed or misaligned saw blade, causing
an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the
workpiece toward the operator.
When the blade is pinched or jammed
tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade
stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit
rapidly back toward the operator.
If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned
in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the
blade can dig into the top surface of the
wood causing the blade to climb out of the
kerf and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/
or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking
proper precautions as given below:
1. Maintain a firm grip with both hands
on the saw and position your arms to
resist kickback forces. Position your body
to either side of the blade, but not in line
with the blade. Kickback could cause the
saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces
can be controlled by the operator, if proper
precautions are taken.
2. When blade is binding, or when
interrupting a cut for any reason, release the
trigger and hold the saw motionless in the
material until the blade comes 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 the cause of blade binding.
3. When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
centre the saw blade in the kerf so that
the saw teeth are not engaged into the
material. If saw blade binds, it may walk up
or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is
restarted.
4. Support large panels to minimise the
risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large
panels tend to sag under their own weight.
Supports must be placed under the panel on
both sides, near the line of cut and near the
edge of the panel.
5. Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive
friction, blade binding and kickback.
6. Blade depth and bevel adjusting
locking levers must be tight and secure
before making the cut. If blade adjustment
shifts while cutting, it may cause binding
and kickback.
7. Use extra caution when sawing into
existing walls or other blind areas. The
protruding blade may cut objects that can
cause kickback.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
LOWER GUARD FUNCTION
1. Check lower guard for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate the saw
if lower guard does not move freely and
close instantly. Never clamp or tie the
lower guard into the open position. If the
saw is accidentally dropped, the lower guard
may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the
retracting handle and make sure it moves
freely and does not touch the blade or any
other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
2. Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced
before use. Lower guard may operate
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a build-up of debris.
3. The lower guard may be retracted
manually only for special cuts such as
“plunge cuts” and “compound cuts”.
Raise the lower guard by the retracting
handle and as soon as the blade enters the
material, the lower guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard should
operate automatically.
4. Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing saw down
on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting
blade will cause the saw to walk backwards,
cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of
the time it takes for the blade to stop after
switch is released.
DANGER:
People with electronic
devices, such as pacemakers, should
consult their physician(s) before using this
product. Operation of electrical equipment
in close proximity to a heart pacemaker
could cause interference or failure of the
pacemaker.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR CIRCULAR SAWS
1. To reduce the risk of electric shock
or damage to the chargers and batteries,
use only with the MASTERFORCE
®
battery
packs and chargers listed.
Battery pack Charger
252-8027
252-8029
252-8030
252-8031
252-8034
252-8035
252-8003
252-8005
252-8007
252-8025
252-8026
252-8037
2. Wear personal protective equipments.
Depending on application, use dust mask,
safety goggles or safety glasses for eye
protection. Wear hearing protectors, gloves
and workshop apron capable of stopping
small metal chips or workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of
stopping flying debris generated by various
operations. The gloves, workshop apron and
clothing must be fire resistant. Prolonged
exposure to high intensity noise may cause
hearing loss. Using protective equipments
will reduce the risk of personal injuries.
3. Do not handle workpiece without
wearing gloves. The sharp edge of
workpiece may cause a laceration hazard.
4. Ensure the switch is in the off position
before inserting battery pack. Inserting the
battery pack into power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
5. Do not use dull blade. Additional sparks
generated by using dull blade increase the
risk of a fire hazard.
6. Do not use with any abrasive wheels,
just only use with 7-1/4” wood blade.
7. Do not use cutting oil. The use of cutting
oil may cause a fire.
8. Do not use tool near flammable
material.
9. This circular saw should not be
mounted to a table and converted to a
table saw. Circular saws are not designed
or intended to be used as table saws.
10. The blade washers and the bolt on
your saw have been designed to work
as a clutch to reduce the intensity of a
kickback. Understand the operation and
settings of the VARI-TORQUE CLUTCH. The
proper setting of the clutch, combined with
firm handling of the saw will allow you to
control kickback.
11. Do not run the tool while carrying it
at your side. Lower guard may be opened
by a contact with your clothing. Accidental
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contact with the spinning saw blade could
result in serious personal injury.
12. Periodically remove the blade, clean
the upper, lower guards and the hub area.
Wipe it dry, or blow it clean with compressed
air. Preventive maintenance and properly
operating guard will reduce the probability
of an accident.
13. Do not use the saw with an excessive
depth of cut setting. Too much blade
exposure increases the likelihood of the
blade twisting in the kerf and increases
the surface area of the blade available for
pinching that leads to kickback.
WARNING:
Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling
and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and
cement and other masonry products,
and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area,
and work with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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OVERVIEW
Lock-Off Button
Hook
Bevel Angle Scale
Bevel-Adjustment
Lever
45° Stop
Depth Scale
Depth-
Adjustment Lever
On/Off Trigger Switch
Upper Blade Guard
Lower Blade-
Guard Lever
Lower Blade Guard
Blade Wrench
Spindle-Lock Button
LED Worklight
Edge-Guide Locking Knob
SPECIFICATIONS
No-load speed 4,800/min
Blade Diameter 7-1/4” (18.5 cm)
Blade Arbor 5/8” (16 mm)
Cutting Depth at 90° 2-7/16”
Cutting Depth at 45° 1-13/16”
Bevel range 0-56°
Tool weight (without battery) 7 lb. 13 oz. (3.56 kg)
Auxiliary Handle
Main Handle
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WARNING:
If any part is broken
or missing, DO NOT attempt to install the
battery or operate the tool until the broken
or missing part is replaced. Failure to do
so could result in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to
modify this tool or create accessories not
recommended for use with this tool. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Your tool should
never be connected to the power source
(battery) when you are assembling
parts, making adjustments, installing or
removing blades, cleaning, or when it is
not in use. Disconnecting the tool will
prevent accidental starting, which could
cause serious personal injury.
CONTENTS
Cordless circular saw, blade, blade wrench
(attached on the tool), instruction manual.
UNPACKING
1. Carefully remove the tool and any
accessories from the carton. Make sure
that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
2. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure
that no breakage or damage occurred
during shipping.
3. Do not discard the packing material
until you have carefully inspected and
satisfactorily operated the tool.
ASSEMBLY
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TO ATTACH BATTERY
PACK (FIG. 1)
1. Make sure that the tool is turned off.
2. Align the raised rib on the battery pack
with the grooves on the bottom of the
saw, and then slide the battery pack
onto the tool.
NOTICE: Make sure that the latch on the
battery pack snaps into place and the
battery pack is secured to the tool before
operation.
TO DETACH BATTERY
PACK (FIG. 1)
1. Make sure that the tool is turned off.
2. Depress the battery-release button
located on the front of the battery pack
to release the battery pack.
3. Pull the battery pack out and remove it
from the tool.
FIG. 1
Detach
Attach
Battery-
Release Button
INSTALLING THE SAW BLADE
(FIG. 2)
FIG. 2
Inner Flange
Outer Flange
Saw Blade
Blade
Bolt
1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
2. Depress and hold the spindle-lock
button.
3. Loosen the blade bolt by turning it
counterclockwise with the blade wrench
(included).
4. Remove the blade bolt and outer flange.
5. Use the lower blade-guard lever to
retract the lower blade guard into the
upper blade guard.
6. Fit the saw blade inside the lower blade
guard and onto the spindle. Verify that
the saw teeth, the arrow on the saw
blade and the blade-rotation indicator
arrow on the blade guard are all pointing
in the same direction.
7. Replace the outer blade flange with the
protuberance facing outward.
8. Depress and hold the spindle-lock
button, and replace the blade bolt.
9. Tighten the blade bolt securely by
turning it clockwise with the blade
wrench.
NOTICE: Never use a blade that is too
thick to allow the outer blade flange to
engage with the flat section of the spindle.
WARNING:
Remove the battery
pack from tool before making any
assembly, adjustments or changing
accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the
tool accidentally.
OPERATION
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OPERATION
WARNING:
For all work and
when changing the blade, always wear
protective gloves. The sharp edges of the
blade will cause personal injury. The blade
can become very hot while working.
REMOVING THE SAW
BLADE (FIG. 2)
1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
2. Depress and hold the spindle-lock
button.
3. Loosen the blade bolt by turning
it counterclockwise with the blade
wrench.
4. Remove the blade bolt and outer blade
flange.
5. Lift the lower blade guard and then
remove the blade.
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING
DEPTH (FIG. 3)
FIG. 3
Depth Scale
Depth-adjustment Lever
1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
2. Raise the depth-adjustment lever to
release it.
3. Hold the base shoe against the
workpiece and raise or lower the saw
until the indicator mark on the saw
aligns with the desired depth on the
depth scale.
4. Lower the depth-adjustment lever to
lock it into position.
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING
ANGLE (FIG. 4)
FIG. 4
Bevel Angle
Scale
Bevel-adjustment
Lever
The saw is equipped with a 45° stop to
quickly set up for 45° bevels. To set a 45-56°
bevel, raise the stop.
1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
2. Loosen the bevel-adjustment lever,
located on the 0°-56° bevel scale.
3. Tilt the body of the saw until the indicator
mark on the saw aligns with the required
angle on the bevel angle scale.
4. Tighten the bevel-adjustment lever to
secure the saw.
0° BEVEL STOP
The saw has a 0° bevel stop that has been
adjusted before shipment to assure that the
blade is vertical to the base at the 0° bevel
setting.
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OPERATION
LED WORKLIGHT (FIG. 7)
The circular saw is equipped with a LED
worklight, which will illuminate when the
trigger switch is depressed. This provides
additional light on the surface of the
workpiece for operation in lower-light areas.
The light will stay on for 10 seconds after the
trigger has been released.
NOTICE: In the event that the saw
becomes overloaded or overheated,
the saw will stop and the LED will blink.
Remove the saw from the workpiece,
allow it cool, and then resume work.
FIG. 7
LED
Worklight
HOOK (FIG. 8)
Your tool is equipped with a convenient hook
for hanging your tool. To use, simply lift up
hook until it snaps into the open position.
When not in use for hanging, always lower
hook until it snaps into the closed position.
TO CHECK 0° BEVEL
STOP (FIG. 5)
1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
2. Using a square ruler (available
separately), check the squareness of
the saw blade to the base of the saw.
FIG. 5
Square Ruler
Saw Blade
Base
TO ADJUST 0° BEVEL
STOP (FIG. 6)
1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
2. Loosen the bevel-adjustment knob.
3. Use a hex wrench (available separately)
to turn the adjusting screw until the
base is square with the saw blade.
FIG. 6
Adjusting
Screw
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FIG. 8
Hook
TURNING THE SAW
ON AND OFF (FIG. 9)
1. To turn the saw ON, press the lock-off
button, and then squeeze the trigger
switch.
2. To turn the saw OFF, release the trigger
switch and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop.
WARNING:
The blade should
reach full speed before it comes into
contact with the workpiece.
FIG. 9
Lock-off
Button
Trigger
Switch
ELECTRIC BRAKE
The circular saw is equipped with an electric
brake. When the trigger switch is released,
the electric brake engages automatically to
quickly stop the blade rotation.
CUTTING WITH THE CIRCULAR
SAW (FIG. 10A, 10B & 10C)
To make the safest and best possible cut,
follow these helpful hints:
• Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
• Avoid placing your hand on the
workpiece while making a cut (FIG. 10A).
• Support the workpiece so that the cut
is always to the operator’s side and not
directly in line with the operator’s body.
• Support the workpiece near the cut.
• Clamp the workpiece securely so that
the workpiece will not move during the
cut (FIG. 10B).
• Always place the saw on the portion of
the workpiece that is supported, and
not on the “cut off” piece (FIG. 10C).
• Place the workpiece with the “good”
side down.
• Draw a guideline along the desired
cutting line before beginning the cut.
NOTICE:
• The “good” side of the workpiece
is the side where appearance is
important.
• Position your body to left side of the
blade to operate the circular saw.
FIG. 10A
OPERATION
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OPERATION
FIG. 10B
FIG. 10C
CROSS-CUTTING/RIP
CUTTING (FIG. 11)
When making a cross-cut or a rip cut, align
the guideline with the 0° indicator on the
base shoe. Blade thicknesses vary, so you
should always make a trial cut in scrap
material along a guideline to determine how
much the guideline must be offset from the
indicator to produce an accurate cut.
NOTICE: Use a guide when making long or
wide rip cuts.
FIG. 11
0° Indicator
Line of Cut
RIP CUTTING USING A STRAIGHT
EDGE (FIG. 12)
1. Secure the workpiece.
2. Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece
using C-clamps (available separately).
3. Press the lock-off button and depress
the trigger switch to start the saw.
4. Allow the blade to reach full speed, then
guide the saw into the workpiece and
make the cut.
5. Saw along the straight edge to achieve
a straight rip cut.
6. Release the trigger switch and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop.
7. Lift the saw from the workpiece.
WARNING:
Position the C-clamps
so that they will not interfere with the saw
housing during the cut.
WARNING:
Do not bind the blade
in the cut.
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FIG. 12
BEVEL CUTTING (FIG. 13)
1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
2. Adjust the angle of cut to any desired
setting, between 0° and 56,° according
to the section “ADJUSTING THE
CUTTING ANGLE”.
3. Replace the battery pack.
4. Align the cutting line with the 45° blade-
guide notch on the base shoe when
making 45° bevel cuts.
5. Make a trial cut in scrap material along
a guideline to determine the amount to
offset the notch on the cutting material.
6. Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
7. Rest the front edge of the base shoe
on the workpiece without touching the
blade to the workpiece.
8. Start the saw and allow the blade to
reach full speed.
9. Guide the saw into the workpiece, and
make the cut.
10. Release the trigger switch and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop.
11. Lift the saw from the workpiece.
WARNING:
Attempting a bevel cut
without having the bevel-locking knob
securely locked in place can result in
serious injury.
FIG. 13A
45° Indicator
45° Indicator
Line of Cut
FIG. 13B
POCKET CUTTING (FIG. 14)
1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.
2. Adjust the bevel setting to 0° and tighten
the bevel locking knob.
3. Set the blade to the correct blade
cutting depth.
4. Replace the battery pack.
5. Use the blade-guard lever to swing the
lower blade guard up.
6. Hold the lower blade guard in place with
the blade-guard lever.
7. Rest the front of the base shoe against
the workpiece, with the rear of the base
shoe raised, making sure that the blade
does not touch the workpiece.
8. Press the lock-off button and depress
the trigger switch to start the saw.
9. Allow the blade to reach full speed,
then lower the saw into the material and
guide the saw into the workpiece and
make the cut.
OPERATION
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OPERATION
10. Release the trigger switch and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop.
11. Lift the saw from the workpiece.
WARNING:
Always adjust the
bevel setting to 0° before making a pocket
cut. Attempting a pocket cut at any other
setting can result in loss of control of the
saw and possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Always cut in a forward
direction when pocket cutting. Cutting in
the reverse direction could cause the saw
to climb up on the workpiece and kick
back toward the operator.
FIG. 14
Bevel-
adjustment
Lever
Lower Blade-
guard Lever
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operations, or
when blowing dust. If operation is dusty,
also wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let
brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, penetrating oils, etc. come in
contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic, which
may result in serious personal injury.
MAINTENANCE
The tool may be cleaned most effectively
with compressed dry air. Always wear
safety goggles when cleaning tools with
compressed air.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to
damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use a clean cloth to remove dirt, dust, oil,
grease, etc.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Inspect the circular saw, the on/off
switch and the accessories for damage.
2. Check for damaged, missing, or worn
parts.
3. Check for loose screws, misalignment
or binding of moving parts, or any other
condition that may affect the operation.
4. If abnormal vibration or noise occurs,
turn the tool off immediately and have
the problem corrected before further
use.
5. Detach the battery from the saw before
cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Using compressed air may be the most
effective cleaning method. Always wear
safety goggles when cleaning tools
using compressed air.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated
with a sufficient amount of high grade
lubricant for the life of the unit under normal
conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication
is required.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The saw does not work. The battery is depleted. Charge the battery.
The saw does not work and the
tool LED worklight flashes.
The tool is overheated. Allow the tool to cool down.
The saw does not work and
two battery pack LED lights
alternately flash.
The battery is
overheated.
Allow the battery to cool down.
The saw does not work and the
battery pack LED lights flash.
The battery is in
overloaded protection.
Do not force the cut.
Cutting is difficult. Saw blade is worn out. Replace the saw blade.
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NOTES
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NOTES
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SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS
THIS WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT THEM
Brushless Circular 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.
3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY:
This MASTERFORCE
®
brand power tool carries our famous No Hassle 3-Year
Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. If, during normal use, this
MASTERFORCE
®
power tool breaks or fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship within three (3) years from the date of original purchase, simply bring
this tool with the original sales receipt back to your nearest MENARDS
®
retail store.
At its discretion, MASTERFORCE
®
agrees to have the tool or any defective part(s)
repaired or replaced with the same or similar MASTERFORCE
®
product or part
free of charge, within the stated warranty period, when returned by the original
purchaser with original sales receipt. Not withstanding the foregoing, this limited
warranty does not cover any damage that has resulted from abuse or misuse of
the Merchandise. This warranty: (1) excludes expendable parts including but not
limited to blades, brushes, belts, bits, light bulbs, and/or batteries; (2) shall be void
if this tool is used for commercial and/or rental purposes; and (3) does not cover any
losses, injuries to persons/property or costs. This warranty does give you specific
legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. Be
careful, tools are dangerous if improperly used or maintained. Seller’s employees
are not qualified to advise you on the use of this Merchandise. Any oral
representation(s) made will not be binding on seller or its employees. The rights
under this limited warranty are to the original purchaser of the Merchandise and
may not be transferred to any subsequent owner. This limited warranty is in lieu of all
warranties, expressed or implied including warranties or merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose. Seller shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or
consequential damages. The sole exclusive remedy against the seller will be for the
replacement of any defects as provided herein, as long as the seller is willing or able
to replace this product or is willing to refund the purchase price as provided above.
For insurance purposes, seller is not allowed to demonstrate any of these power
tools for you.
For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts –
Please Call Toll Free: 1-866-917-4374 (M-F 8:30am-5:00pm EST).
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