MasterForce 241-0318, Operator'S Manual

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SAfETy INSTRUCTIONS

Read all safety  

warnings and instructions!

Failure to follow the warnings and 

instructions may result in electric shock, 
fire and/or serious personal injury. Save 
these instructions – This operator’s manual 
contains important safety and operating 
instructions for the MASTERFORCE 12V 
Power Source. Before using this Power 
Source, read this operator’s manual, your 
battery pack and charger operator’s 
manuals, and all labels on the battery 
pack, charger and Power Source.
                                 

Risk of fire and electric 

shock. Dry location use only. Do not 
expose to rain. Risk of injury.

WORk AREA SAfETy

1.  

Avoid dangerous environments.

 Do not 

use outdoors in rain, snow, damp or wet 
locations.  
2.    

Do not use in the explosive atmospheres 

(in the presence of gaseous fumes, dust or 
flammable materials), because sparks may 
be generated when inserting or removing 
the battery pack, possibly causing fire.

ELECTRICAL SAfETy

1.  

Do not use an extension cord with the 

appliance.

 Using an extension cord could 

result in the risk of fire and electrical shock.

PERSONAL SAfETy

1.  

follow the manufacturer’s instructions 

regarding operation and power for this 

Power Source.

 Use of the Power Source 

other than described in this manual could 
result in a hazardous situation.
2. 

Use the correct appliance for the 

application.

3.  

Stay alert, watch what you are doing 

and use common sense when operating 
this Power Source. Do not use while you 
are tired or under the influence of drugs, 
alcohol or medication. 

A moment of 

inattention may result in serious personal 
injury.

USE AND CARE

1. 

Disconnect plugs from the Power 

Source and remove the battery pack before 
storing it.

 Such preventive safety measures 

reduce the risk of starting the appliance 
accidentally.
2.  

Store an idle Power Source out of the 

reach of children and do not allow persons 
unfamiliar with the power source or 
instructions to operate it.

 The Power Source 

is dangerous in the hands of untrained 
users.
3.  

Maintain the Power Source.

 Check for 

misalignment, breakage of parts and any 
other condition that may affect the Power 
Source operation. If damaged, have the 
Power Source repaired before use. Use 
the Power Source in accordance with 
these instructions, taking into account the 
working conditions and the work to be 
performed. Use of the Power Source for 
operations different from those intended 
could result in a hazardous situation.
4.  

keep Power Source 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 terminals 

together may cause burns or a fire.

  WARNING: 

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