241-0441
Band Saw
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
CAUTION:
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 7
Assembly ............................................................. Page 8
Operation ............................................................. Page 9
Maintenance .......................................................... Page 12
Troubleshooting ....................................................... Page 13
Warranty ............................................................. Page 14
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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
Min Minutes Time
FPM Feet per minute Speed
�
or d.c.
Direct current Type or characteristic of current
n
o
No-load speed Rotational speed at no load
Class II construction Double insulated construction
.../min
Per minute
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed
orbits, etc., per minute
Wear safety goggles
WARNING:
The operation of any
power tool can result in foreign objects
being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before
beginning power tool operation, always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields and a full-face shield
when needed. We recommend a Wide
Vision Safety Mask for use over
eyeglasses or standard safety glasses
with side shields. Always use eye
protection which is marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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!
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Read all safety
warnings and instructions.Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions
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.
WARNING:
Risk of fire and
electric shock. Dry location use only.
Do not expose to rain. Risk of injury.
WORK AREA SAFETY
1. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or 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 the 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 the tool while 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
that 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 energizing power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
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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 jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure that these are
connected and properly used. Use of these
devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
USE AND CARE OF THE
POWER TOOLS
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 more safely 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 the battery pack 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. 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,
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.
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 the battery pack is not in use,
keep it away from other metal objects,
such as 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, also seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
BAND SAW
1. Use Masterforce
®
batteries only with
chargers listed.
20V Battery pack 20V Charger
252-8029 (1.5Ah)
252-8025
252-8026
252-8037
252-8043
252-8030 (2.5Ah)
252-8031 (2.0Ah)
252-8034 (4.0Ah)
252-8035 (5.0Ah)
252-8003 (2.5Ah)
252-8013 (4.0Ah)
252-8005 (5.0Ah)
252-8007 (7.5Ah)
252-8014 (8.0Ah)
DANGER:
Keep hands away
from cutting area and blade. Keep your
second hand on the auxiliary handle or
motor housing. If both hands are holding
the saw, the blade cannot cut them.
DANGER:
Blades coast after saw
is switched off.
1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
(handles) when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live”
wire will make the exposed metal parts of
the tool “live” and shock the operator.
2. Cutting workpieces covered with
oil can cause the blade to come off
unexpectedly. Wipe off all excess oil from
workpieces before cutting.
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.
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 re-
productive 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.
3. Keep your body positioned to either side
of the saw blade, but not in line with the saw
blade.
4. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
5. Do not cut an oversized workpiece.
6. Check for the proper clearance under
the workpiece before cutting so that the
blade will not strike the workbench or
material under the workpiece.
7. Make sure the blade is not contacting
the workpiece before reaching full speed.
8. Secure material before cutting. Never
hold a workpiece in your hand or on your
legs. Small or thin material may flex or
vibrate with the blade, causing loss of
control.
9. Never reach into the cutting path of the
blade.
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OVERVIEW
SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
No load Speed 550 FPM
Blade Size
28-13/16" Length
1/2" Width
.020" Thickness
Compatible Blade 242-8451, 242-8452
Cutting Capacity
Round piece diameter 2-1/2”
or Rectangular piece 2-1/2” x 2-1/2”
Saw Weight (without battery) 6 lbs. 10 oz.
Rated Voltage 20V d.c.
Trigger switch
LED worklight
Blade tightening lever
Lock-off button
Blade holder
Blade
Work steady restSide handle
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
If any part is broken
or missing, do not attempt to attach the
battery or operate the saw until the broken
or missing parts are replaced. Failure to do
so could result in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to
modify this saw or create accessories not
recommended for use with this saw. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal
injury, always remove the battery pack from
the saw when assembling parts.
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely
assembled.
1. Carefully remove the tool and any
accessories from the box. Make sure that all
items listed in the packing list are included.
2. Inspect the tool carefully to make
sure no breakage or damage occurred
during shipping.
3. Do not discard the packing material
until you have carefully inspected and
satisfactorily operated the tool.
CONTENTS
Portable band saw, side handle, saw blade,
operator’s manual.
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OPERATION
TO ATTACH BATTERY
PACK (FIG.1)
FIG. 1
1. Lock the trigger switch in the “off” position.
2. Align the raised portion on the battery
pack with the grooves on the saw, and
then attach the battery pack to the tool
as shown.
NOTICE: Make sure that the latch on the bat-
tery pack snaps into place and the battery
pack is secured to the tool before beginning
operation.
CAUTION:
When placing the battery
pack on the tool, be sure that the raised rib
on the battery pack aligns with the groove
on the saw and the latches snap into place
properly. Improper assembly of the battery
pack can cause damage to internal compo-
nents.
TO DETACH BATTERY
PACK (FIG. 1)
1. Lock the trigger switch in the “off” position.
2. Depress the battery release button
located on the battery pack to release
battery pack.
3. Pull the battery pack out and remove it
from the tool.
TRIGGER SWITCH (FIG. 2)
FIG. 2
1. To turn the tool ON, push the lock-off
button and depress the trigger switch.
2. To turn the tool OFF, release the
trigger switch.
INSTALLING A SAW
BLADE (FIG.3-FIG.6)
1
1
2
2
1. Blade cover 2. Screw
FIG. 3
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OPERATION
FIG. 4
WARNING:
To prevent personal
injury, always remove the battery pack from
the tool before installing or removing the saw
blade!
3
1
1. Blade 2. Bearing
3. Upper holder 4. Lower holder
4
2
FIG. 5
3
1
2
1. Upper holder 2. Lower holder
3. Wheel
FIG. 6
1. Detach the battery pack from the saw.
Loosen the screw on each blade cover,
and then remove the covers.
2. Detach the side handle.
3. Turn the blade tightening lever counter
clockwise 180°.
4. Making sure that the teeth on the left
side of the tool point towards the rear of
the tool.
5. Position the blade around the wheel and
insert the other side of the blade into
upper holder and the lower holder until
the blade back contact the bottom the
upper and lower holder.
6. Hold the blade in place and turn the blade
tightening lever counter-clockwise 180°,
this places proper tension on the blade.
7. Install two blade covers by tightening two
screws.
8. Start and stop the saw two or three time
to make sure the blade runs properly on
the wheel.
WARNING:
Be sure that the blade is
properly seated on the pulleys before starting
the cut.
NOTICE: For new blades replacement,
find the compatible blade model No.
242-8451 242-8452 in MENARDS store
(sold separately).
REMOVING A SAW BLADE
1. Detach the battery pack from the saw.
Loosen the screw on each blade cover, and
then remove the covers.
2. Detach the side handle.
3. Turn the blade tightening lever clockwise
180° to release the tension on the blade.
4. Carefully remove the blade from the saw.
WARNING:
The blade may kick up
as you released the blade tightening lever. Do
not face to the blade or position the blade to-
ward your body. Keep a safe distance away.
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OPERATION
Correct Incorrect
Correct Incorrect
LED worklight
FIG. 7
The band 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 about 10 seconds
after the trigger switch has been released.
TYPICAL APPLICATION (FIG.8)
Correct Incorrect
FIG. 8
1. To turn the tool ON, push the lock-off
buttonand depress the trigger switch.
2. Keep the blade off the workpiece until the
motor has reached full speed.
3. Start cutting on a surface where the
greatest number of teeth will be in contact
with the workpiece at one time (Fig 8).
4. Place the work steady rest against the
workpiece and lower the moving saw
blade into the cut.
5. Do not bear down while cutting. The
weight of the tool will supply adequate
pressure for the fastest and safest
cutting.
6. When completing a cut, hold the tool rmly
so it will not fall against the work-piece.
7. Remove the saw from the cut before
releasing the trigger switch to turn the
saw off.
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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.
It has been found that electric tools are
subject to accelerated wear and possible pre-
mature failure when they are used to work
on ber, wallboard, spackling compounds or
plaster. The chips and grindings from
these materials are highly abrasive to
electrical tool parts, such as bearings,
brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently,
it is not recommended that this tool be
used for extended work on any berglass
material, wallboard, spackling compound
or plaster. During any use on these
materials, it is extremely important that the
tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an
air jet.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let
brake fluid, 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.
Periodic maintenance allows for long life
and trouble-free operation. A cleaning and
maintenance schedule should be maintained.
As a common preventive maintenance
practice, follow these recommended steps:
1. When work has been completed, clean the
tool to allow smooth functioning of the tool
over time.
2. Use clean damp cloths to wipe the tool.
3. Keep the motor air openings free from
oil, grease and sawdust or woodchips,
and store tool in a dry place.
4. Be certain that all moving parts are
well lubricated, particularly after
lengthy exposure to damp and/or
dirty conditions.
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated
with a sufcient amount of high-grade lu-
bricant for the life of the tool under normal
operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
WARNING:
To ensure safety and
reliability, all repairs should be performed
by a qualified service technician.
WARNING:
For your safety, always
turn off the switch and remove the battery
from the band saw before performing any
maintenance or cleaning.
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 clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil,
grease, etc.
WARNING:
When servicing, use
only identical MASTERFORCE replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create
a hazard or cause product damage. To
ensure safety and reliability, all repairs
should be performed by a qualified service
technician.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The saw does not work. Battery is depleted. Charge the battery.
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Band Saw
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09/2023
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