Milwaukee 6470-21 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL deL'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL delOPERADOR
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6470-21
10%"CIRCULARSAW
SCIE CIRCULAIRE260mm (10%")
SIERRA CIRCULARDE260mm (10%")
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
ML WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failureto
followthe 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 warn-
ings refers toyour mains-operated (corded)powertoolorbattery-operated (cordless) powertool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
•Keep workareacleanandwelllit.Clutteredor
dark areas invite accidents.
•Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosiveatmos-
pheres, such asinthepresenceofflammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which mayignitethedustorfumes.
•Keep childrenand bystanders awaywhileoper-
atinga powertool. Distractions can cause youto
lose control. - -
I ELECTRICAL SAFETY I
•Power toolplugsmustmatchtheoutlet.Never
modifythepiuginanyway.Donotuseany
adapterplugs with earthed(grounded)power
tools. Unmodifiedplugsandmatchingoutletswill
reduce riskof electric shock.
•Avoidbodycontact with earthedorgrounded
surfaces such aspipes,radiators,rangesand
refrigerators.There is an increased risk of electric
shock ifyourbody is earthedorgrounded.
•Donot expose powertoolstorainorwet condi-
tions. Waterenteringa power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.'
•Donotabusethecord.Neverusethecordfor
carrying, pullingorunpluggingthepowertooi.
Keep cordaway from heat,oil,sharpedges
ormovingparts.Damagedorentangledcords
increase theriskof electric shock.
•Whenoperatinga powertooloutdoors,usean
extension cordsuitableforoutdoor use. Use of
a cordsuitableforoutdooruse reduces theriskof
electric shock.
•Ifoperatinga powertoolina dampiocationis
unavoidable, usea groundfaultcircuitinter-
rupter (GFCi) protectedsupply.Useofan GFCi
reduces the risk of electric shock.
I PERSONAL SAFETY I
•Stay alert,watchwhatyouaredoinganduse
common sense when operatinga power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you aretiredorunder
theinfluenceof drugs, alcoholor medication. A
momentofinattentionwhileoperatingpowertools
mayresultin serious personal injury.
•Use personalprotectiveequipment.Always
weareyeprotection.Protectiveequipment such
as dust mask, non-skidsafety shoes, hardhat,or
hearingprotectionusedforappropriateconditions
willreduce personal injuries. • ' - - '
•Prevent unintentionalstarting. Ensure the
switch isintheoff-positionbeforeconnecting
topowersourceand/orbatterypack,picking
uporcarryingthetooi.Carryingpower tools with
your finger on the switch or energising powertools
that havethe switch oninvites accidents.
•Remove anyadjustingkeyorwrenchbefore
turningthepower tooi on. A wrench ora key left
attachedtoa rotatingpartofthepowertoolmay
result in personalinjury.
•Donot overreach. Keepproperfootingandbai-
ance at all times. This enables better control ofthe
powertoolinunexpectedsituations.
•Dress properly.Donotwearlooseclothingor
jewellery.Keepyourhair,clothingandgloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery
orlonghair can becaughtinmovingparts.
•Ifdevicesareprovidedfortheconnectionof
dust extractionandcoliectionfacilities,ensure
these areconnectedandproperty used. Useof
dust collection canreducedust-related hazards.
IPOWER TOOL USE AND CARE ~]
•Donotforcethepowertool.Usethecorrect
power tooi for your application. The correct power
tooi willdothejobbetterandsaferattheratefor
which it was designed.
•Donot use thepowertoolIfthe switch doesnot
turnitonandoff.Anypower tooi that cannotbe
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
•Disconnect thepiug from thepower source and/
orthebatterypack from thepowertoolbefore
makingany adjustments, changing accessories,
orstoringpowertoois. Such preventivesafety
measures reduce the risk of starting thepowertool
accidentally.
•Store idlepowertooisoutofthereachof chil-
drenanddonotallow persons unfamiliar with
thepower tooi ortheseinstructionstooperate
thepowertooi.Power tools aredangerousinthe
hands ofuntrained users;
•Maintain power toois. Check formisalignmentor
bindingofmovingparts,breakageofpartsand
any othercondition that mayaffectthepower
tool'soperation,if damaged, have thepower tooi
repairedbeforeuse. Many accidents are caused
bypoorlymaintainedpowertools.
•Keep cuttingtoolssharpand clean. Properly
maintainedcuttingtools with sharpcuttingedges
are less likelytobindandare easier tocontrol.
•Use thepowertooi, accessories andtoolbits
etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
inginto account theworkingconditionsandthe
worktobeperformed.Useofthepowertoolfor
operations different from those intended couid result
ina hazardoussituation.- •
I ^'SERVICE I
•Haveyourpowertoolservicedbya qualified
repairpersonusingonlyidenticalreplacement
parts. This will ensure that thesafetyofthepower
toolismaintained.' - • •
{ SPECIFIC SAFETYRUL^~~]
Cuttingprocedures
•ADANGER: Keephandsaway from cutting
area andtheblade.Keepyour second handon
auxiliary handle, ormotor housing. If both hands
are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
•Donotreachunderneaththeworkplace.The
guard cannot protect you from thebladebelowthe
workpiece. ..n:,.
•Adjust thecuttingdepthtothe thickness ofthe
workpiece. Less thana full tooth of the bladeteeth
should be visible below the workpiece. : I ' l r
•Never,holdpiecebeingcutinyourhandsor
across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable
platform,it is important to support the workproperly
tominimizebody exposure, bladebinding,or loss
of control. rv./..J
•HoldthepowertoolbyInsulated.gripping sur-
faces only, whenperforming an operationwhere
thecutting tooi maycontacthiddenwiringorits
own cord. Contact with a "live" wirewill also make
exposed metalpartsofthepowertool"live"and
could givetheoperatoraneiectric shock. ;
•Whenripping, always use a ripfenceorstraight
edgeguide. This improves the accuracy of cut and
reduces the chance ofbladebinding.'- '
•Always useblades with correct size andshape
(diamond versus round)ofarbour holes; Blades
that do not match themountinghardwareofthe saw
willrun eccentrically, causing loss ofcontrol.
•Never use damagedorincorrectblade washers
orbolt.Theblade washers and boltwere specially
designed foryoursaw,foroptimumperformance
andsafetyofoperation.• ' '
Further safetyinstructionsforail saws
Kickback causes andrelatedwarnings
- Kickback is a sudden reaction toa pinched, bound
or misaligned saw blade, causing anuncontrolled
saw to lift upandoutof the workpiecetowardthe
operator;"
-Whentheblade is pinched or bound tightly by the
kerf closing down,theblade stalls andthemotor
reactiondrivestheunitrapidlybacktowardthe
operator;.,:
-If the blade becomes twistedor misaligned in the
cut, theteethat the back edgeoftheblade can dig
intothetop surface of the wood causing theblade
;toclimboutof the kerf and jump back towardthe
•'operator"'" , ,r.:_;•
Kickback istheresultofsaw misuse and/orincor-
rect operating procedures or conditions andcanbe
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
•Maintain a firm grip with bothhandsonthesaw
and position your arms to resist kickback forces.
Position your body toeither side oftheblade,but
notinline with theblade. Kickback could cause
the saw tojump backwards, but kickback forces can
becontrolled by theoperator,ifproper precautions
aretaken.
•Whenbladeisbinding,orwheninterruptinga
cut forany reason, release thetriggerandhoid
thesawmotionlessinthemateriaiuntiithe
blade comes toa complete stop. Never attempt
toremovethe saw from theworkorpullthe saw
backward whilethebladeIsInmotionorkick-
back mayoccur,investigateandtakecorrective
actions toeliminatethe cause ofbladebinding.
•Whenrestartinga sawintheworkpiece,centre
thesawbladeinthekerfandcheck that saw
teetharenotengagedintothematerial.Ifsaw
blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from the
workpieceasthesawisrestarted.
•Supportlargepanelstominimisetheriskof
bladepinchingandkickback.Large panels tend
tosag'undertheirownweight.Supportsmustbe
placed under thepanelonboth sides, neartheline
of cut and neartheedgeofthepanel.
•Donot use dullor damaged blades. Unsharpened
orimproperly set blades producenarrowkerf caus-
ing excessive friction,bladebindingandkickback.
•Blade depthandbeveladjustinglockinglevers
must be tight and secure beforemakingcut.If
bladeadjustment shifts whilecutting,itmay cause
bindingand kickback. ,•'«- ? . J .
•Use extracautionwhensawingintoexisting
wails orotherblind areas. Theprotrudingblade
maycut objects that can cause kickback. • ' • -'
Lower guardfunction- ' - j ' ' , ' '
•Check lowerguardforproper'closingbefore
each use. Donotoperatethe savir iflowerguard
does notmovefreelyand close instantly.Never
clamp ortiethelower guard intotheopen posi-
tion, f saw is accidentaliy dropped, lower guard may,
bebent; Raise thelowerguard with theretracting
handle and make sure it moves freely and does not
touchthebladeoranyotherpart,inall angles and
depths ofcut:',;^-'; ,', '
•Check theoperationofthelowerguardspring,
iftheguardandthespringarenotoperating
properly,theymustbeservicedbeforeuse.
Lower guardmayoperatesluggishlyduetodam-
aged parts, gummy deposits, orabuild-upof debris:
•Lower guard should beretractedmanuallyonly
forspecialcuts such as"plunge cuts" and
"compound cuts." Raise lower guard by retracting
handle and as soon as blade enters the material,' the
lower guard must be released. For all other sawing,'
thelower guard should operateautomatically.
•Always observe that thelower guard is covering
thebladebeforeplacing saw downonbenchor
floor.,An unprotected,coastingbladewill cause
thesawtowaik backwards, cuttingvyhateverisin
its path.Beawareofthe time it takes fortheblade
tostopafter switch is released. . •,, ;., ',
•Maintain labelsandhamepiates.Thesecarry
importantInformation.Ifunreadableor missing,
contact a M/LIVAL/K££,servicefacilityfora free
replacement;' -"-i_.'., ,->'i- '
•WARNINGSomedustcreatedbypower sanding,
sawing, grinding,drilling,andotherconstruction
activities contains chemicals knownto cause can-
cer, birth defects orotherreproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
•lead from lead-based paint
•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
onhow often youdothistypeofwork.Toreduce
your exposuretothese chemicals: workina well
ventilatedarea,andwork with approvedsafety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are spe-
cially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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GROUNDING
MLWARNING Improperlyconnectingthe
groundingwire can resultintheriskof electric
shock. Check with a qualifiedelectricianifyou
areindoubt as towhetherthe outlet is properly
grounded.Donot modify theplugprovided
with thetool.Neverremovethegrounding
prong from theplug.Donotusethe tool ifthe
cordorplugisdamaged. Ifdamaged,haveIt
repairedbya MILWAUKEE service facilitybe-
fore use. Ifthepiug will notfitthe outlet, havea
proper outlet installedby a qualifiedelectrician.
EXTENSION CORDS
GroundedTools:
Tools with ThreeProngPlugs
Tools marked"GroundingRequired"havea three
wirecordandthreepronggroundingplug.The
plugmustbeconnectedtoa properlygrounded
outlet (SeeFigure A). Ifthe tool shouldelectrically
malfunctionorbreakdown,groundingprovidesa
low, resistance pathtocarryelectricityaway from
theuser,reducingtheriskofelectricshock.
Thegroundingprongintheplugisconnected
throughthegreenwireinsidethecordtothe
grounding system inthetooi.Thegreenwireinthe
cordmustbetheonlywireconnectedtothetool's
groundingsystemandmustneverbeattachedto
anelectricaly "live"terminal.
Your tool mustbeplugged into
anappropriate outlet, properly
installedandgroundedinac-
cordance with ailcodesand
ordinances. Thepiugand
outlet shouldlooklikethose
inFigureA.
DoubleInsulatedTools:
Tools with TwoProngPlugs
Toois marked"Doubleinsulated"donotrequire
grounding.Theyhavea specialdoubleinsulation
system whichsatisfiesOSHArequirementsand
compiles with theapplicablestandardsofUnder-
writers Laboratories, Inc., the
Canadian Standard Associa-
tion andthe National Electri-
cal Code.Doubleinsulated
toolsmaybe used in eitherof
the120voltoutlets shown in .
Figures B andC.-
:: , Fig. B- Fig. C
Fig. A
Groundedtoolsrequirea threewireextension
cord. Doubleinsulatedtoolscanuseeithera two
orthreewireextension cord. Asthedistance from
the supply outlet increases, youmust use a heavier
gaugeextensioncord.Usingextensioncords with
inadequatelysizedwire causes a seriousdropin
voltage,resultingin loss ofpower and possible tool
damage.Refertothetable shown todeterminethe
requiredminimumwire size. ..• • 'r .•
Thesmallerthegaugenumberofthewire;the
greaterthecapacityofthe cord. Forexample,a 14
gaugecordcancarrya highercurrentthana 16
gauge cord. Whenusingmorethanoneextension
cordtomakeupthe total length,be sure each cord
contains atleasttheminimumwire size required.
Ifyouareusingoneextensioncordformorethan
onetool,addthenameplateamperesandusethe
sum todeterminetherequiredminimumwire size.
Guidelines forUsingExtensionCords
• ifyouareusinganextensioncordoutdoors,
besureitismarked with thesuffix"W-A"("W"
inCanada)toindicate that itisacceptablefor
outdooruse.
• Besureyourextensioncordisproperlywired
andingoodelectricalcondition.Alwaysreplace
a damagedextensioncordorhaveitrepairedby
a qualifiedpersonbeforeusingit.
• Protectyourextension cords from sharp objects,
excessive heatanddamporwet areas. . •,;
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge
For Extension Cords*
NameplateAmps
Extension CordLength
NameplateAmps 25' 50' 75' 100' 150'
0-2.0 18 18 18 18 16
2.1- 3.4 18 18 ' 18 16 14
3.5-5.0 18 •18 16 14 12
5.1- 7.0 18 16 14 12 12
7.1-12.0 16 14 12 10^
12.1-16.0 14 12 10
16.1-20.0 12 10
' Based on limiting thelinevoltagedroptofivevoltsat
150%of the rated amperes. , , . .
READ AND SAVE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
11;60"Override button
•'12. Miter scaie ''
13. Miter adjustinglever
14.Spindlelock button
15.Upperguard•
16.Depthofcut scale
17.Depthadjustinglever
'18.Wrenchstorage
,1., Auxiliaryhandie6..-Blade bolt -
2. Motor housing7.Outerflange
3.Triggerswitch8.' Ripfenceslot
4.Lowerguardlever'9.Sigtitingnotches
5.Lowerguard 10.Shoe
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No.
Volts
AC
Amps
NoLoad
RPM.
Blade
Size
Arbor
MaxCutting
Depthat90*
MaxCutting
Depthat45'
MaxCutting
Depthat60'
6470-21 120 •15•
•. 5200
10%"
: 5/8" 0to
3-13/16" 0to 2-3/4"
; 0 to 1-3/4"
SYMBOLOGY
m DoubleInsulated
A
Amps
V
Volts• Poxxxxmin;' NoLoadRevolutions
per. Minute
(RPM).:,;
AlternatingCurrent
c(E)us
UnderwritersLaboratories,inc.
UnitedStatesandCanada'
ASSEMBLY
Mk. WARNING ToreducetheriskofInjury,
always unplug tool beforechangingorremov-
ing accessories. Only use accessories specifi-
cally recommendedforthistool.Othersmay
behazardous.
MkWARNING Onlyuse accessories with
maximumspeedratingatleastashighas
nameplateRPMoftool.
SelectingBlade , if/i:
Seiect.a bladeappropriateforyourapplication.
Refertothe "Accessories" section for a list of biades
tobeusedfortheproperapplicationsofthistooi.
Always usesharpbiades.Dullbiadestendto
overloadthe tool and increase the chance of KICK-
BACK. Onlyuse thin kerfblades with a maximum
safe operating speed greaterthanthenoloadRPM
markedonthetool'snameplate.Readtheblade
manufacturer'sinstructionsbefore use. Donotuse
anytypeofabrasivecut-offwheelordrydiamond
cuttingbiades.Usethecorrectbladetypeforyour
application.Usingthewrongblademayresultin
reducedperformanceordamagetotheblade.Do
notusebiades that arecrackedorhavebroken
teeth.Donot sharpen ferrous metai cuttingbiades;
see theblade"manufacturer'srecommendations
regardingsharpening.

Fig.1
Rip & Crosscut . ' - -
A multi-purposebladeforripping, cross cut-
ting andmiteringIntiardwoods,softwoods,
plywoodandcompositionmaterials.
Framing-Rip
Designed forfastandaccuraterippingalong
thegrainInhard-orsoftwoodswherea smooth
cross cutisnot necessary.
Plywood-Veneer
Recommended forcuttingplywood,composi-
tion materialsandalltypesofwoodwherea
slightlysmootherfinish isneeded.•
Finish & Trim
Especially designedfor cross cuttingand
miteringinmaterialswherea verysmoothcut
is necessary. Alsocutsaluminum.
Checking theOperationoftheLowerGuard
Check theoperationandconditionofthelower
guardlever,iftheguardandtheleverarenotop-
eratingproperly,they must be serviced before use.
Lower guardmayoperate sluggishly duetodam-
aged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildupof debris.
1.Unplug tooi before checking thelowerguard.
2. Placethe tooi onits side.
NOTE: This procedure will not show properlower
guardoperationifthe tooi isnotonits side.
3. Grasp thelowerguardbythe sides andpushit
ailthewaybackintothebladehousing.
4. " Release thelowerguard.
•ifthe guard immediately springs back into place,
.it is working correctly and you may continue with
• use. ; •,••• • • ; ' . •
•If,the guarddoesnotimmediatespringback
intoplace,cleantheupperandlowerguards
toremoveall chips and debris. Then, check.
theoperationagainbystarting with step1.'
•iftheguardstilldoesnotimmediatelyspring
back into place, contact a MILWAUKEE service
facilityforrepairs.
InstallingBlade'',
1.Unplugtool.
2. To removebladebolt, from spindle,pushin
spindle lock button whileturningboltcounter-
clockwise with 6 mmhex wrench (provided with
: tooi untii spindle locks. Removeboltandouter-
bladeflange.. -.- -
NOTE: Donotremoveinnerbladeflange.Large
diameterofinner flange (Fig.2) should facethe
"blade.:Mc;• • ' • •
•. j; J.i. r j I ' . .'f'
3. Push lowerguardleveruptoraiselowerguard.
Place bladeonspindle with teeth pointingthe
same directionasthearrowonlovyerguard.
Release lowerguardlever.
4.Placeouterbladeflangeandbladebolton
'spindle.• \
5. Push inspindlelock button whileturningbolt
clockwise with 6 mmhexwrench untii spindle
locks. .Tightenbolt securely. : : "
6. To reniove blade, reverse the above steps. Always
clean dirt and sawdust from spindle, flanges; up-
perguardandlower guard after use.
AdjustingDepth
1.Unplugtool.
2. To adjustdepthofcut,placesawonedgeof
workbenchandpullupdepthadjustinglever.
3.Keepingshoe.flatagainstworkbench,raiseor
•lower saw to desired position.Lowering saw will
increase depthof cut. Raising saw will decrease
depthofcut.Forproperdepthsetting,blade
should extendnomorethan1/4"belowmaterial'
being cut. Use thedepthof cut scale for standard
depths. , -
4. Push downdepthadjustinglevertolock.Check
tobesuredepthadjustinglever is secure.
Adjusting Miter Angle
1.Unplugtooi.1 / , -
2 Toadjustangleofcut,placesawonedgeor
workbenchandpullupmiteradjustinglever.
3.Holddown shoe and slide saw to desired position
(upto45") according to markings on miter scale.
6.
4. To increase theangleofcutupto60*,pushin
•theoverride button andtipthe saw to the desired
•angle.• -;:,- .
5. Push downmiterlever to lock. Check angle with
a square. Alsochecktobesuremiteradjusting
lever is secure beforecutting.
AdjustingtheBladetoShoe.
The shoe hasbeenadjustedatthefactorytoa 90
degreesetting.Inspectthesawregularlytomake
sure thebladeis90degreestothe shoe.'
1.Unplugtool.. ;. < •
2. Setthebevelpointertozero..;
3.Tomakesurethebladeis90degrees to-the
shoe, placesawonthebladesideandretract
lower, guard. Placea squareagainsttheblade
and shoe to inspect thedegreesetting (Fig. 5).
4.Toadjustthedegreesetting,loosenthebevel
adjusting knob. Turn the bevel adjustment screw
inorout untii thebladeisata 90degreeangle
with the shoe.
5.Tightenthebeveladjustingknob securely.
ML WARNING TOreducetheriskofinjury,
always unplug tooi beforeattachingorremov-
ing accessories ormakingadjustments.Use
onlyspecificallyrecommended accessories.
Others maybehazardous.
^WARNING TOreducetheriskofIn-
jury,wearsafetygogglesor glasses with side
shields.
Kickback causes andrelatedwarnings
-KickbackIsa suddenreactiontoa pinched,
boundor misaligned sawblade, causing anun-
controlled saw to lift up andoutof the workpiece
towardtheoperator;
-Whenthebladeispinchedorbound tightly by
thekerf closing down,thebladestallsandthe
motor reaction drives theunitrapidly back toward
theoperator;. ... - -
-ifthebladebecomestwistedormisalignedin
thecut,the teeth atthebackedgeoftheblade
"can digintothetop surface ofthewood causing
thebladetoclimboutof the kerf and jumpback
towardtheoperator.: ' <" ' : .K:
Kickback is theresultofsaw misuse and/orincor-
rect operatingproceduresorconditionsandcan
beavoidedbytakingproperprecautionsasgiven
below:,' ,
•Maintain a firm grip with bothhandsonthe
saw andpositionyourarmsto resist kickback
forces. Positionyourbodytoeither side ofthe
blade,butnotInline with theblade.Kickback
couid cause the saw tojump backwards, butkick-
,backforcescanbecontrolledbytheoperator,if
iproperprecautionsaretaken.-. , f.-.:
•WhenbladeIsbinding,orwhenInterrupting
•a cutforanyreason,releasethetriggerand
holdthesawmotionlessInthematerialuntil
thebladecomestoa completestop.Neverat-
tempt toremovethesaw from theworkorpull
thesawbackwardwhilethebladeIsInmotion
orkickbackmayoccur.Investigateandtake
corrective actions toeliminatethe cause ofblade
binding.-
•Whenrestartinga saw in the workpiece, centre
,thesawbladeInthekerfandcheck that saw
teeth arenotengaged Into thematerial,if saw
bladeisbinding,itmaywalkuporkickback from
theworkpieceasthesawisrestarted.
•Supportlargepanelstominimisetheriskof
bladepinchingand kickback. Large panels tend
tosagundertheirownweight.Supportsmustbe
placed under the panel onboth sides, near the line
ofcutandneartheedgeofthepanel.
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•Donotusedullordamagedblades.Unsharp-
enedorimproperlysetbiadesproducenarrow
kerf causing excessive friction,bladebindingand
kickback.
Fig. 8
Set : •.
Sharp, vKf • -Duji--••'•
: blade ;j. ; VL
•. blade
•Blade depthandbeveladjustinglockinglevers
must be tight and secure beforemakingcut.if
bladeadjustment shifts while cutting, itmay cause
bindingandkickback.-
•Use extracautionwhensawing Into existing
walls orotherblind areas. Theprotrudingblade
maycut objects that can cause kickback.
; General Operation
Always clampworkpiece securely ona sawhorse
or bench. See "Applications" forthe correct wayto
supportyourworkindifferent situations. A typical
applicationisshownbelow.
1.Drawcuttingline. Place front of shoe on edgeof
workpiecewithoutmaking-bladecontact.Hold
switch handle with onehandandtop handie with
— theother.
2. Lineupsighting.notch with yourcuttingline.
Position armsandbodyto resist kickback. Pull
trigger,allowingmotor to reach full speed before
beginningcut.' '
'3. Whilecutting,keep shoe fiat against workpiece
andmaintaina firm grip.;Donotforcesaw
throughthework.. Forcing a sawcan cause
kickback. ;-^ '
4.Ifmakinga partialcut,restartingirimid-cutor
correcting direction,allowbladetocometoa
complete stop. Toresumecutting,centerblade
inkerf,backsawaway from cuttingedgea few
inches, pulltriggerandre-entercutslowly.
5.ifsaw stalls, maintaina firm gripandrelease
triggerimmediately.Correctproblembefore
: continuing(see"Preventing Kickback").
6.After finishing a cut,be sure lower guard closes
: andblade comes toa completestopbefore set-
ting downsaw.'•
Troubleshooting
ifbladedoesnotwanttofollowstraight line: •
• Teetharedullonone side. Thisis caused by
hitting a hardobject such asa nailorstone,
dulling teeth onone side. Thebladewantsto
cut tothe side with the sharpest teeth., • -
• ShoeisoutoflineorbentL
: T Bladeisbent--' J/
: • : Failure touseripfenceorguide• - :
ifblade binds, smokes, orturnsblue from friction:
;• Bladeisdull:- 'i-I
" • Bladeisonbackwards• '- - ' ' ' f"• '
. "•BladeisbenL
• Bladeis dirty
• Workpieceisnotproperlysupported:
• Faiiuretousecorrectblade;. .T•
Fig. 9 Wearsafety
goggles,
• • 'Noloose-
. clothing"^
Keep cord
awayfrom-- ;-
' bladeandkerf;
• Firmfooting'- •
incleanarea'
i..'Gripsawwithbothhands,keeping
' handsaway from blade
; Tightendepthandmiteradjustingi
' levers securely . - .
Set depthofcut 1/8"-T/4" greater J
''" than thickness of stock
Rest sawonlargerpartof-, ^ ,
workpiece, allowingsmaller—
partto fail away
Secureworkpiece.to - :
sturdy supports . V 1:.
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APPLICATIONS
Mk WARNING To reduce the risk of electric
shock, check workareaforhiddenpipesand
wires beforemakingplunge cuts.
CuttingLargePanels
Large panelsandlongboardssagorbendifthey
arenotcorrectlysupported,ifyou attempt tocut
without leveling andproperly supporting thepiece,
thebladewilltendtobind, causing kickback. ,
Supportlargepanels.Besuretosetthedepthof
cut so that you cutthroughworkpieceonly and not
throughthe supports.. . . i . -
RippingWood;
Rifjping is cuttinglengthwise with the grain. Select
theproperbladeforyourjob.Usea ripfencefor
rips 4"wideor less. Toinstalla rip.fence,slide
thebarthroughtheripfenceslotineithersideof
the shoe. Adjustfor desired width byliningupthe
selected measurement with thesightingnotchand
lock setting with thumb screw. .
Whenrippingwidthsgreater than 4",clamportack.
1"lumbertotheworkpieceasa guide."
Cross-Cuttirig Wood' , ,
Cross-cutting is cutting across the grain. Select the
•properbladeforyourjob.Advancesawslowlyto
avoidthetendencyofwoodfiberstotearand lift.;
Pocket Cutting;.- n;;;
Pocket cuts aremade in themiddleoftheworkpiece
Whenitcannotbecut from anedge.Werecom-
mend using a Sawzall®for this typeof cut. However,
if you must use a circular saw to makea pocketcut,
USE EXTREIViE CAUTION.. ; . ,
1Beginningat a corner, line up sighting notch'with
your cuttingline.Tiltsawforward, firmly fixing
front ofshoeonworkpiece."Bladeshouldbe
ust abovecuttingline,butnot touching it. Raise
owerguardusinglowerguardlever.
2. Pull trigger. Allow the blade to come to full speed.
Using front ofshoeasa hingepoint,gradually
lowerbackendof saw intoworkpiece(Fig.11).
3,When shoe rests fiat against workpiece (Fig. 12),
movesawtofarcorner. Release triggerand
allowbladetocometoa completestopbefore
removingit from workpiece.Repeattheabove
steps for each sideoftheopening.Usea Saw-
zail®, jig saw, or small hand saw to finish corners
iftheyarenotcompletelycutthrough.
A WARNING Dust, chips, and grit can
cause guardtohangupatanytime.Ifsaw
is usedtocutmasonryormetal,reserveand
markitfor that purposeonlyandreturnittoa
MILWAUKEE service facilityforcleaningand
testingbeforeusingitforwoodcutting.
CuttingMasonryand Metai
MILWAUKEE circular saws arenotintended
forcontinuoususeincuttingmetaiormasonry.
Whencuttingthesematerials,usethecorrect
blade. MILWAUKEE doesnotrecommendusing
bondedabrasivewheelsoncircular saws forany
application. ' "-
^WARNING Onlyuse accessories with
maximumspeedratingatleastashighas
nameplateRPMoftool.
Whencutting masonry, use a diamondblade. Make
successive passes atdepthsof less than1/4"to
achieve thedesireddepth.Cutting'ata depthof
rnorethan1/4''willdamage wheel; Unplugthe tool
ahd'frequ'eritly clban dustfrdm air vents and guards.
;9

A WARNING Donotuse tool forcutting
metai nearflammablematerial.Sparksmay
cause fire.
MAINTENANCE
Whencuttingmetai, use a metai cuttingblade.Set
depthofcutto fuli depth.Protecteveryoneinthe
area from sparks.
ACCESSORIES
A WARNING Toreducetheriskofinjury,
always unplugthe tooi beforeattachingor
removing accessories. Useonlyspecifically
recommended accessories. Othersmaybe
hazardous.
£LWARNING lo reducetheriskof
injury,alwaysunplugyour tooi beforeper-
forming anymaintenance.Never disas-
semblethe tooi ortrytodoanyrewiring
onthetool'seiectricaisystem.Contacta
MILWAUKEE service facilityfor ALL repairs.
Maintaining Toois
Keep your tooi ingoodrepairbyadoptinga regular
maintenanceprogram.Beforeuse,examinethe
generalconditionofyourtooi.inspectguards,
switches, tooi cordsetandextensioncordfor
damage.Checkforloose screws, misalignment,
bindingofmovingparts,impropermounting,bro-
kenpartsandanyothercondition that mayaffect
itssafeoperation,ifabnormalnoiseor.vibration
occurs, turn the tool offimmediatelyandhavethe
problemcorrectedbeforefurther use. Donot use a
damagedtooi.Tagdamagedtools"DONOT USE"
untii repaired(see"Repairs').
Undernormalconditions,reiubrication is not neces-
sary untii the motor brushesneedtobereplaced.
After sixmonthstooneyear,dependingonuse,
returnyour tooi tothenearest MILWAUKEE service
facilityforthefollowing:r -
• Lubrication^ " _
> Brush inspectionandreplacement
• Mechanicalinspectionandcleaning(gears,
spindles, bearings,housing,etc.)
'• Eiectricai inspection (switch, cord, armature,etc.)
• Testingto assure proper mechanical andelectri-
cal operation, - ' ''; ' '
A WARNING Toreducetheriskofinjury,
eiectric shockanddamagetothetooi,never
immerseyour tool inliquidorallowa liquidto
flow insidethetool.
Cleaningi :.' • !
Clean dustanddebris from vents.Keepthe tooi
handles clean,dryandfreeofoilorgrease.Use
onlymildsoapanda dampclothtocleanyour tooi
since certaincleaningagentsandsolventsare
harmfulto plastics andotherinsulatedparts.Some
of these include: gasoline, turpentine,lacquerthin-
ner,paintthinner,chlorinatedcleaningsoiyents,
ammoniaandhouseholddetergentscontaining
ammonia.Neveruseflammableorcombustible
solvents aroundtools.- . , ,•; ; ri. :,
Repairs . •.,•.!>:-:
ifyour tooi is damaged,>eturri theentire tooi tothe
nearestservicecenter.' . r '.
For a completelistingof accessories refertoyour
MILWAUKEE Electric .Tool catalogorgoon-line
towww.miiwaukeetooi.com.Toobtaina catalog,
contactyourlocaldistributorora servicecenter.
10
LIMITED WARRANTY- USA AND CANADA
Every MILWAUKEE power tool (includingcordlessproduct- tool,, battery pack(s)- seeseparate& distinct
CORDLESS BATTERY PACK LIMITEDWARRANTYstatements& battery chargerand Work Lights*) is war-
rantedtotheoriginalpurchaseronlytobefree from defectsinmaterialandworkmanship.Subjecttocertairi
exceptions, M/LWAL/KEE will repairorreplaceany part onanelectricpower tooi which, after examination,is
determinedby MILWAUKEE to bedefectiveInmaterialorworkmanshipfor a periodoffive(5) years* after the
dateof purchase unless otherwisenoted.Returnofthepower tool toa MILWAUKEE factory Service Center
locationor MILWAUKEE AuthorizedServiceStation, freight prepaidandinsured,isrequired.A copyofthe
proofof purchase shouldbeIncluded with thereturnproduct.Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytodamage that
MILWAUKEE determinestobe from repairsmadeor attempted by anyoneother than MILWAUKEE authorized
personnel, misuse, alterations,abuse,normalwearandtear,lackofmaintenance,or accidents.
*Thewarrantyperiodfor. Job Site Radios, M12™PowerPort,M18™Power Source, andTrade Titan™ indus-
trial Work Carts is one(1)year from thedateof purchase, Thewarrantyperiodfora LED Work LightandLED
UpgradeBulb is a limited LIFETIME warrantytotheoriginal purchaser only, if during normal use the LED bulb
failsthe Work LightorUpgrade Bulb will bereplacedfreeof charge. ' " . ,,' ' , ,
*This warrantydoesnot cover AirNailers& Stapler, Airless PaintSprayer, Cordless Battery'Packs,Gasoline
DrivenPortablePower Generators, Hand Tools, Hoist- Electric, Lever & Hand Chain; M12^'' Heated Jackets,
ReconditionedproductandTest& Measurementproducts.Thereareseparateanddistinctwarrantiesavail-
ablefor these products;:r ; v , ••':,. . : ; ...
WarrantyRegistration is not necessary to obtaintheapplicablewarranty on a MILWAUKEE power tool product.
Themanufacturingdateoftheproduct will be used todeterminethewarrantyperiodif no proofof purchase is
providedatthe time warranty service is requested. •.
ACCEPTANCE OFTHE EXCLUSIVE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT REMEDIES DESCRIBED HEREINISA
CONDITION OFTHE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF EVERY M/LWAUKEEPRODUCT. IF.YOU DONOT
AGREE TO THIS CONDITION,YOUSHOULDNOT PURCHASE THE PRODUCT. INNO EVENT SHALL MIL-
WAUKEEBE LIABLE FORANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIALOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR
ANY COSTS, ATTORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, LOSSES OR DELAYS ALLEGED TO BEASACONSEQUENCE
OF ANY DAMAGE TO, FAILURE OF, OR DEFECT IN ANY PRODUCT INCLUDING, BUT NOTLIMITED TO, ANY
CLAIMS FOR LOSS OF PROFITS. SOME STATES DONOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION ORLIMITATION OF IN-
CIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAYNOT APPLY
TO YOU. THISWARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE ANDIN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WRITTEN
OR ORAL. TOTHE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MILWAUKEE DISCLAIMS ANYIMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDINGWITHOUTLIMITATIONANYIMPLIEDWARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTiCUUVR USE OR PURPOSE; TO THE EXTENT SUCH DISCLAIMER IS NOT PERMITTED BYLAW, SUCH
IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTY AS
DESCRIBED ABOVE. SOME STATES DONOT ALLOW LIMITATIONSONHOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONMAYNOT APPLY TO YOU, THISWARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS,ANDYOUMAY ALSO HAVEOTHERRIGHTS WHICH VARYFROM STATE TO STATE.
This warrantyappliestoproduct sold IntheU.S.A.andCanadaonly.• • .
Please consult the 'Service Center Search' intheParts& Service section of MILWAUKEEs websitewww.mii-
waukeetool.comor call 1.800.SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878) tolocateyournearest service facilityforwarranty
andnon-warranty service ona Milwaukeeelectricpowertool.'•;;, '.- . ' ' '
ILIMITED WARRANTY- MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN |
TECHTRONICINDUSTRIES'warranty is forSyear since theoriginal purchase date.••' ' ' -
This warranty card covers anydefectInmaterial and workmanship on this Power Tool. " < ••i : '
Tomakethiswarranty valid, presentthiswarranty card, sealed/stampedbythedistributororstorewhereyoupur-
chased theproduct, to the Authorized Service Center (ASC). Or, if this card has not been sealed/stamped, present the
originalproofof purchase to the ASC. - - . ,
Call toll-free 1 8008321949 to find the nearest ASC, for service, parts, accessories or components. ' ;
Proceduretomakethiswarrantvvalid
Taketheproduct to the ASC, along with thewarranty card sealed/stamped by thedistributororstorewhere you pur-
chased theproduct/ and thereany faulty pieceorcomponent wiil bereplaced without cost for you. We will coverall
freight costs relative with this warranty process. , • ' • - / " . ' • •
Exceptions ----r.^ u . -M-:':,-'
This warranty is not valid in thefollowing situations: •,.
^a) Whentheproduct is used in a different manners from the end-user guideorinstructionmanual.
b) Whentheconditionsof use arenotnormal..- _ ; .
c) Whentheproduct was modifiedorrepairedbypeoplenotauthorized by TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES.
Note: If cord set is damaged,it should bereplaced by an Authorized Service Center to avoidelectrio risks. ' •
Model:
bateof Purchase:
DistributororStoreStamp:
SERVICE AND ATTENTION CENTER .'
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' Miguel Hidalgo,DIstrlto Federal, Mexico
Ph. 5255 4160-3547 .
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;UNITED STATES
MILWAUKEE prides itself in producinga premium' -
qualityproduct ttiatis NOTHING BUT HEAVYDUTY®.
Your satisfaction witti ourproductsis'veryimpor-
tant to us! ifyouencounteranyproblems witti ttie
operationofttiistooi, or you wouldliketolocate ttie
factory Service/Sales Support Brancti or auf/ionzecf:;
serv/ce sfaf/o/7nearest you, pleasecaii...
Additionally, we tiave.anationwidenetwork of -
auf/rorfzed.Distributorsready to assist you witti -
yourtooiand accessory needs. Ctieck your"Yellow
Pages" ptionedirectoryunder "Tools-Electric" for"
ttie names & addresses ofttiose nearest you or see
ttie i'Wtiere ToBuy'sectionofour website. • . .
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(1.800.729.3878) - ;
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; 1' CentralTime - -''.' :, ; -
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Searcti' icorifoundin ttie 'Parts& Service; section.
Contact our CorporateAfter Sales Service ;
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Your satisfaction witti our products is very important
to us! , . . , '.' ' ", • , "
ifyouencounteranyproblems with theoperation
ofthistool,oryouwouldliketolocatethefactory
Service/Sales Support-Branch or authorized
se/v/ce sfaf/onnearest you, pleasecaii...
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. ', Monday-Friday 7:00-4:30 CST:
;. : - ^ fax: [phone] , -
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'Vaughan,0NL4K3L8• ' - •Edmonton, AB T5S2P2
Additionally, we have a nationwidenetwork of
autoorizedDistributorsreadytoassistyou with your
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to find the^namesandaddresses of theclosest
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; satisfaction estcequicompteieplus!
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