MasterForce 241-0443 Operator's 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

Alternating current Type of current

Direct current Type or a 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

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.)

08/2015

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