Master-force 252-8017 Operator's Manual

252-8017

12-Volt Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

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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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Overview/Specications .................................................Page 4

Assembly .............................................................Page 7

Operation ............................................................. Page 8

Maintenance ........................................................... Page 9

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

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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 Watts Power

∿

Alternating current Type of current

�

Direct current Type of characteristic of current

n

o

No-load speed Rotational speed at no load

lbs Pounds Weight

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.

WARNING:

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

qualied service technician.

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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 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 hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury .

NOTICE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are

not followed.

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,
re and/or serious personal injury. Save
all warnings and instructions for future
reference.

The “term power tool” in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WARNING:

Risk of re and
electric shock. Dry location use only. Do
not expose to rain. Risk of injury.

WORK AREA SAFETY

1. Keep the 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
ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power

tools create sparks that 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. 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.

2. Do not expose power tools to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.

BATTERY TOOL USE

AND CARE

1. 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 re when used with
another battery pack.

2. Use power tools only with specically
designated battery packs. Use of any
other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and re.

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 re.

4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may

be ejected from the battery; avoid contact.

If contact accidentally occurs, ush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, also seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns.

SERVICE

1. Have your power tool serviced by a
qualied repair person, using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the

safety of the power tool is maintained.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR

BATTERY PACK

1. Use battery only with chargers listed.

Battery pack Charger

252-8016
252-8017

252-8020

Charge before rst use.

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2. Know your power tool. Read the
Instruction Manual carefully. Learn the
tool’s applications and limitations, as well
as the specic potential hazards related to
this tool. Following this rule will reduce the

risk of electric shock, re, and serious injury.

3. Do not place the battery near re or
heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion
and possible injury.

4. Do not crush, drop or damage the
battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or
charger that has been dropped or received
a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject
to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped
or damaged battery immediately.

5. Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can

explode in the presence of a source of
ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce

the risk of serious personal injury, never use
any cordless product in the presence of an
open ame. An exploded battery can propel
debris and chemicals. If exposed, ush the
exposed area with water immediately.

6. Do not charge the battery in a damp or
wet location. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock.

7. For best results, your battery should be

charged in a location where the temperature
is more 41°F (5°C) but less that 122°F (50°C).

Do not store outside or in vehicles.

8. Under extreme usage or temperature
conditions, battery leakage may occur.
If liquid comes in contract with your skin,
wash immediately with soap and water,
then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar.
If liquid gets in your eyes, ush them with
clean water for at least 10minutes, and
then seek immediate medical attention.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.

9. Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-

based products, etc. come in contract with
plastic parts. They contain chemicals that

can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

10. Have your battery pack serviced by a

qualied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the

safety of the battery pack is maintained.

11. Save these instructions. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct others who
may use this tool. If you lend someone this
tool, lend these instructions also to prevent
misuse of the product and possible injury.

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OVERVIEW

Electrical contact

LED worklights

Power indicator button

SPECIFICATIONS

Battery Type Lithium-Ion

Battery Voltage 12V DC

Battery Weight 12 oz (0.35 kg)

Battery Capacity 1.5Ah

Operating Temperature -4°F(-20°C)—104°F (40°C )

Battery release button

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WARNING:

If any part is broken
or missing, DO NOT attempt to plug in the
power cord, attach 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 modication 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
when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, installing or removing
application tools, cleaning, or when it is
not in use. Disconnecting the tool will
prevent accidental starting, which could
cause serious personal injury.

ASSEMBLY

CONTENTS

Battery pack and instruction manual

UNPACKING

1. This product has been shipped
completely assembled.

2. Carefully remove the tool and any
accessories from the box. Make sure
that all items listed in the packing list
are included.

3. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure
that no breakage or damage occurred
during shipping.

4. Do not discard the packing material
until you have carefully inspected and
satisfactorily operated the tool.

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OPERATION

POWER INDICATOR (FIG. 1)

This Lithium-Ion battery pack is equipped
with a power indicator that displays the
battery pack’s charge status. Press the power
indicator button to display the LED lights.
The LED lights will stay lit for approximately
5 seconds.
The LED indicator will shine green to indicate
50%-100% charge. The LED indicator will shine
orange to indicate 10%-50% charge. The LED
indicator will shine red when the battery pack’s
charge is less than 10% capacity.

LED WORKLIGHTS (FIG.1)

This battery pack is equipped with two LED
worklights to provide additional light on the
surface of the workpiece for operation in
lower light situations.
To turn on the LED worklights , quickly press
the power indicator button two times . Quickly
press the power indicator button two times
again, and the LED worklights will turn off.

BATTERY PROTECTION

Integrated protective circuitry prevents the
battery pack from extreme temperatures,
over discharge, and over-charge. To protect
the battery from damage and prolong its life,
the battery pack circuitry will turn off the
battery pack if it becomes overloaded or if
the temperature becomes too high during
use. This may happen in extremely high
torque, binding, and stalling situations. The
battery pack will begin normal operation
when it cools down.

COLD WEATHER OPERATION

When the battery pack is very cold, it may
“pulse” for the rst minute of use to warm
itself. Put the battery pack on a tool and use
the tool in a light application. After about a
minute, the battery pack will have warmed
itself and will operate normally.

WHEN TO CHARGE THE

BATTERY PACK

NOTICE: This Lithium-Ion battery pack

is shipped partially charged. Before using it
the rst time, fully charge the battery pack.

It is not necessary to run down the battery
pack charge before recharging. The Lithium­Ion battery can be charged at any time and
will not develop a “memory” when charged
after only a partial discharge.
Remove the battery pack from the tool when
convenient for you and your job. “Top off” the
battery pack charge by charging it for a time
before starting a big job or long period of use.

1. Use the power indicator to determine
when you need to recharge the
battery pack.

2. You can “top-off” your battery pack’s
charge before starting a big job or long
period of use.

FIG. 1

power indicator
button

LED
worklights

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3. Due to Lithium-Ion’s fade-free
properties, the only time it is necessary
to charge the Lithium- Ion battery pack
is when the pack has reached the end of
its charge. To signal the end of charge,
power to the tool will drop quickly.
Charge the battery pack as needed.

HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY

PACK (FIG.2)

A fully discharged battery pack will charge

in about 30 minutes in a surrounding

temperature between 50°F (10°C) and 104°F

(40°C).

1. Charge the Lithium-Ion battery pack
with the correct charger.

2. Connect the charger to a power supply.

3. Align the raised ribs of the battery pack
with the slot in the charger.

4. Insert the battery pack into the charger.

5. The charger will communicate with the
battery pack to evaluate the condition of
the battery pack.

6. The green lights will ash while the
battery pack is charging. After charging
is complete, the green LED on the
charger will be on. The ickering red
light indicates a defective battery or a
bad connection between the battery
and the charger.

7. The battery pack will fully charge, but
will not overcharge, if left on the charger.

MAINTANCE

WARNING:

To ensure safety and
reliability, all repairs should be performed
by a qualied service technician at
Authorized Service Center.

WARNING:

Always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields
when using compressed air to clean tool.
If the operation is dusty, also wear a dust
mask.

WARNING:

To avoid serious
personal injury, always remove the battery
pack from the tool when cleaning or
performing any maintenance.

BATTERIES:

The battery pack is equipped with Lithium-

Ion rechargeable batteries. The duration of

use from each charge will depend on the

type of work performed.

The batteries in this tool have been designed

to provide maximum trouble-free life. Like

all batteries, they will eventually wear out.

Do not disassemble the battery pack or

attempt to replace the batteries. Handling

the batteries, especially when wearing rings

and jewelry, could result in a serious burn.

To obtain the longest possible battery life,

read and understand the operator’s manual.

It is good practice to unplug the Charger and

remove the Lithium-Ion battery pack when

it is not in use. For Lithium-Ion battery pack

storage longer than 30 days:

1. Store the Lithium-Ion battery pack

where the temperature is below 80°F
(26°C) and free of moisture.

2. Store Lithium-Ion battery packs in a

30%-50% charged condition.

3. Every six months of storage, fully charge

the Lithium-Ion battery pack.

4. Exterior may be cleaned with a cloth or

soft non-metallic brush.

FIG. 2

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BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND

PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING

To preserve natural resources, please

recycle or dispose of batteries properly.

This product contains Lithium-Ion batteries.

Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit

disposal of Lithium-Ion batteries in ordinary

trash. Consult your local waste authority for

information regarding available recycling

and/or disposal options.

WARNING:

Upon removal of the

battery pack for disposal or recycling, cover

the battery pack’s terminals with heavy-duty

adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or

disassemble battery pack or remove any of

its components. Lithium-Ion batteries must

be recycled or disposed of properly. Never

touch both terminals with metal objects and/

or body parts as short circuit may result.

Keep away from children. Failure to com-ply

with these warnings could result in re and/

or serious injury.TRO

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

The battery pack isn’t charging Unconne cted to charger

Attach the battery pack to
the charger.

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