MasterForce FlexPower 241-0443 User manual

Brand: MasterForce

Model: FlexPower 241-0443

Category: Power tools

Type: User manual

241-0443

Cordless Blower

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

CAUTION:

To Reduce the Risk of Injury, User Must

Read and Understand the Operator’s Manual. Save These

Instructions For Future Reference.

For questions / comments, technical assistance or repair parts –

Please Call Toll Free: 1-866-917-4374. (M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Est.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Symbols ......................................................... Page 2

Safety Instructions ...................................................... Page 3

Overview/Speciﬁcations ................................................. Page 7

Assembly ............................................................. Page 8

Operation ............................................................. Page 9

Maintenance .......................................................... Page 10

Troubleshooting ....................................................... Page 10

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.

Symbol Name Designation/Explanation

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

.../min

Alternating current Type of current

.../min

Direct current Type or a characteristic of current

No-load speed Rotational speed at no load

.../min

Class ii construction Double insulated construction

.../min

Per minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,

orbits etc., per minute

Wet conditions alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp

locations.

Read the operator’s manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read

operator’s manual.

Eye protection

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses

with side shields, or a full face shield when

operating this product.

Safety alert Precautions that involve your safety.

No hands symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the

blade will result in serious personal injury.

No hands symbol

Failure to keep your hands away from the

blade will result in serious personal injury.

Hot surface

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid

contact with any hot surface.

WARNING:

To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a

qualied service technician.

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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 following all instructions listed below may result in

electric shock, re, 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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WARNING:

Read all safety

warnings and instructions!

Failure to follow the warnings and

instructions may result in electric shock,

re 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:

When using an

attachments or electrical appliance, basic

precautions should always be followed.

INTENDED PURPOSE

WARNING:

A garden blower is not

a wet suction device!

1. The device is designed only for blowing

dry leaves in private households and as a

hobby device in the garden. Any other

utilization, which is not explicitly approved

in these directions, can lead to damage to

the device and represent a serious danger

to the user.

2. The device must not be employed in

areas where there is health endangering

debris or used as wet suction device.

3. The device is designed for use by

adults. Young people over 16 years may use

the device under supervision only.

4. The use of the device in the rain or

in a humid environment is forbidden. The

manufacturer is not liable for damage which

is caused through inappropriate use or

incorrect operation.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of

re, electric shock, or injury: A garden

blower is not a wet suction device!

1. Do not leave appliance when plugged

in. Unplug from outlet or remove battery

when not in use and before servicing.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of

electric shock - do not use on wet surfaces.

Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

2. Do not use as a toy. Close attention is

necessary when used by or near children.

3. Use only as described in this manual.

Use only manufacture’s recommended

attachments.

4. Do not use with a damaged cord or

plug. If the appliance is not working as it

should or has been dropped, damaged, left

outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to

a service center.

5. Do not pull or carry the tool by the cord,

use the cord as a handle, close a door on

the cord, or pull cord around sharp edges

or corners. Do not run the appliance over

the cord. Keep the cord away from heated

surfaces.

6. Do not unplug the tool by pulling on the

cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

7. Do not handle the plug or appliance

with wet hands.

8. Do not put any object into openings.

Do not use with any opening blocked; keep

free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may

reduce air ﬂow.

9. Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and

all parts of body away from openings and

moving parts.

10. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

11. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

12. Do not use the tool to pick up

ammable or combustible liquids, such as

gasoline, or use in areas where they may

be present.

13. Do not pick up anything that is burning

or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,

or hot ashes.

14. Recharge only with the charger

specied 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

15. Use power tools only with specically

designated battery packs. Use of any other

battery packs may create a risk of injury and

ﬁre.

16. When the 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.

17. 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.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

FOR CORDLESS BLOWERS

Training

1. Read the operating and service

instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly

familiar with the controls and the proper use

of the equipment.

2. Never allow children to operate the tool.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, particularly small children, and

pets.

4. Do not use the tool for any job except

that for which it is intended.

Preparation

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the

equipment is to be used and remove all

stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other

foreign objects.

2. Operate the tool only in daylight or in

good artiﬁcial light.

3. Never operate the equipment on wet

materials. Always be sure of your footing.

Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk,

never run.

Operation

1. Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts.

2. If the equipment should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the motor and check

immediately for the cause. Vibration is

generally a warning of trouble.

3. Stop the motor whenever you leave the

equipment, and before making any repairs

or inspections.

4. Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting

water in motor and electrical connections.

Maintenance

1. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight

to be sure the equipment is in safe working

condition.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY

INSTRUC-

TIONS FOR YOUR TOOL

1. Use the battery only with the charger

listed.

18V/20V Battery pack 18V/20V Charger

252-8024 (1.5Ah)

252-8025

252-8036

252-8037

252-8041

252-8028 (1.5Ah)

252-8029 (1.5Ah)

252-8030 (2.5Ah)

252-8031 (2.0Ah)

252-8032 (3.0Ah)

252-8033 (3.0Ah)

252-8034 (4.0Ah)

252-8035 (5.0Ah)

2. Do not charge the appliance in damp or

wet locations.

3. Do not use a battery-operated appliance

in rain. Do not charge the battery pack

outdoors.

4. Remove or disconnect the battery before

servicing, cleaning or removing material

from the gardening appliance.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

5. Do not dispose of the battery in a

ﬁre. The cell may explode. Check with

local codes for possible special disposal

instructions.

6. Do not open or mutilate the battery.

Released electrolyte is corrosive and may

cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be

toxic if swallowed.

7. Exercise care in handling batteries so

as not to short the battery with conducting

materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys.

The battery or conductor may overheat and

cause burns.

8. Do not place outlet tubes near eyes or

ears when operating.

9. Do not cross gravel paths or place the

tool on gravel while the tool is switched on.

10. Do not place any objects into the

openings and moving parts.

11. Before removing the blow tube, always

switch off the tool, remove the battery and

allow the tool to run down.

12. Avoid dangerous environments. Do not

use appliances in damp or wet location.

13. Do not use in rain.

14. Keep children away. All visitors should be

kept at a distance from work area.

15. Dress properly. Do not wear loose

clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in

moving parts. Use of protective gloves and

substantial footwear is recommended when

working outdoors. Wear protective hair

covering to contain long hair.

16. Use the correct appliance. Do not use

appliance for any job except that for which

it is intended.

17. Do not force appliance. It will do the job

better and with less risk of injury at the rate

for which it was designed.

18. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing

and balance at all times.

19. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing.

Use common sense. Do not operate the

appliance when you are tired.

20. Store idle appliances indoors. When not

in use, appliances should be stored indoors

in dry, and high or locked-up place, out of

reach of children.

21. Check damaged parts. Before further

use of the appliance, a guard or other

part that is damaged should be carefully

checked to determine that it will operate

properly and perform its intended function.

Check for alignment of moving parts,

binding or moving parts, breakage of parts,

mounting, and any other condition that may

affect its operation. A guard or other part

that is damaged should be properly repaired

or replaced by an authorized service center

unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.

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

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

SPECIFICATIONS

Front blower tube

Rear blower tube

Rear tube release

button

Front tube release button

Handle

On/off switch

FIG. 1

Blower Air Speed

I: 120MPH

II: 160MPH

Blower Air Volume

I: 80CFM

II: 100CFM

Weight 2.64 lbs.

WARNING:

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the

information included on the tool and in this operator’s manual, as well as knowledge of

the project you are attempting. Before using this product, familiarize yourself with all

operating features and safety rules.

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

If any part is broken

or missing, DO NOT attempt to plug in the

power cord or operate the blower 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 blower or create accessories

not recommended for use with this blower.

Any such alteration or modication 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 blower when assembling parts.

UNPACKING

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

Blower, blower tube and Operator’s Manual.

ASSEMBLING/DISASSEMBLING

THE BLOWER TUBE

(FIG. 2A & 2B)

Before assembling the blower tube, be sure

the on/off switch is in “O’’ Off position.

FIG. 2A

Rear blower tube Front blower tube

Tube release

button

FIG. 2B

Tube release button

First, connect the two blower tubes as

shown in FIG. 2A, and then ﬁt the assembled

blower tube to the motor housing as shown

in FIG. 2B. Check that the blower tube is

ﬁrmly secured.

Before disassembling the blower tube, be

sure the on/off switch is in “O” Off position.

Push the tube release button downwards to

detach the tube. Do not try to separate the

tubes by force or by using tools.

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OPERATION

STARTING AND STOPPING

(FIG. 3)

FIG. 3

Starting

Move the On/Off switch to the “I” position to

turn on the blower.

Move the On/Off switch to the “II” position

for “high” power.

Stopping

Move the On/Off switch to the “O” position

to turn off the switch.

WARNING:

The tool runs for a few

seconds after it has been switched off.

Let the motor come to a complete standstill

before setting the tool down.

USING THE BLOWER (FIG. 4)

FIG. 4

The blower is intended for residential use

only. Use the blower outdoors to move

debris from hard surfaces. This blower

is not designed to clear leaves from large

grassy areas, or to move wet, heavy debris.

OPERATING TIPS

Hold the blower tube approximately 7”

above the ground when operating the

tool and use a sweeping motion from

side to side. Advance slowly, keeping

the accumulated debris/leaves in front of

you (Fig. 4).

After blowing the debris/leaves into a pile,

it is easy to dispose of the pile.

CAUTION:

Do not blow hard

objects such as nails, bolts, or rocks. Do

not operate the blower near bystanders or

pets. Use extra care when cleaning debris

from stairs or other tight areas.

Wear safety goggles or other suitable eye

protection, long pants, and shoes.

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MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING:

When servicing, use

only identical replacement parts. Use of

any other parts may create a hazard or

cause product damage.

CAUTION:

Before performing

maintenance or cleaning, remove the

battery pack from the blower.

1. The tool may be cleaned most effectively

with compressed dry air. Always wear

safety goggles when cleaning tools with

compressed air.

2. Use a small brush or the air discharge of

a small vacuum cleaner brush to clear

dust or debris from the air vents on

the motor housing.

3. Avoid using solvents when cleaning

plastic parts. Most plastics are

susceptible to damage from various

types of commercial solvents. Use

clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil,

grease, etc.

TRANSPORTING AND STORING

Clean the blower thoroughly before storing.

Store the blower indoors, in a dry place that

is inaccessible to children. Keep away from

corrosive agents such as garden chemicals

and deicing salts.

PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION

The blower does not

work.

Battery is depleted. Charge the battery.

The air velocity

decreases obviously.

The air inlet is blocked by

debris.

Remove the battery pack, clear the

debris.

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NOTES

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NOTES

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NOTES

SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS

THIS WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT THEM

CORDLESS BLOWER

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 at: 1-866-917-4374. (M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Est.)

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MasterForce FlexPower 241-0443 User manual

Brand: MasterForce

Model: FlexPower 241-0443

Category: Power tools

Type: User manual

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