Milwaukee 6955-20 User manual

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MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR.
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DEL OPERADOR.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR
Cat. No.
No de Cat.
6955-20
12" SLIDING DUAL BEVEL MITER SAW WITH DIGITAL FINE ADJUST
SCIE À ONGLETS COULISSANTE À DOUBLE BISEAU DE 305 mm (12 PO)
AVEC FONCTION DE RÉGLAGE NUMÉRIQUE PRÉCIS
SIERRA INGLETEADORA DE BISEL DOBLE DESLIZABLE DE 305 mm
(12 PULG.) CON AJUSTE FINO DIGITAL
ALWAYSSECURE
GUARDB
RACKETWITH
BOTHSCREWS AFTER BLADECHANGE.
TOUJOURSFIXER
LESUPPORTD
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WARNING
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WORK AREA
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut-
tered, dark work areas invite accidents.
2. Avoiddangerousenvironments. Donot
use your power tool in rain, damp or wet
locations or in the presence of explosive
atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or
flammablematerials).Removematerials
or debris that may be ignited by sparks.
3. Keep bystanders away. Children and
bystanders should be kept at a safe
distance from the work area to avoid
distracting the operator and contacting
the tool or extension cord.
4. Protect others in the work area from
debrissuchaschipsandsparks.Provide
barriers or shields as needed.
5. Make workshop child proof with pad-
locks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
6. Grounded tools must be plugged
into an outlet properly installed and
grounded in accordance withall codes
and ordinances. Never remove the
grounding prong or modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs.
Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. If the tool should
electrically malfunction or break down,
groundingprovidesalowresistance path
to carry electricity away from the user.
7. Double insulated tools are equipped
with a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will
fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install a polarized outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way. Double
insulation eliminates the need for
the three wire grounded power cord and
grounded power supply system.
8. Guard against electric shock. Prevent
body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. When making blind or
plunge cuts, always check the work area
for hidden wires or pipes. Hold your tool
byinsulatednonmetalgrasping surfaces.
Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) to reduce shock hazards.
9. Do not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.
10.Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord to carry the tools or pull the plug
from an outlet. Keep cord away form
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
11.Know your power tool. Read this
manual carefully to learn your power
tool’s applications and limitations as well
as potential hazards associated with this
type of tool.
12.Stay alert, watch what you are doing,
and use common sense when operat-
ing a power tool. Do not use tool while
tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
13.Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothingorjewelry.Weara protective hair
covering to contain long hair. These may
be caught in moving parts. When work-
ing outdoors, wear rubber gloves and
insulatednon-skidfootwear. Keep hands
and gloves away from moving parts.
14.Reduce the risk of unintentional start-
ing. Besureyourtoolisturnedoffbefore
plugging it in. Do not use a tool if the
power switch does not turn the tool on
and off. Do not carry a plugged-in tool
with your finger on the switch.
TOOL USE AND CARE
SERVICE
15.Removeall adjustingkeys andwrench-
es. Make a habit of checking that adjust-
ing keys, wrenches, etc. are removed
from the tool before turning it on.
16.Do not overreach. Maintain control.
Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Maintain a firm grip. Use extra
care when using tool on ladders, roofs,
scaffolds, etc.
17.Use safety equipment. Everyone in the
work area should wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields complying
with current safety standards. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses.They arenotsafetyglasses. Wear
hearing protection during extended use
and a dust mask for dusty operations.
Hardhats,face shields, safety shoes,etc.
shouldbeusedwhenspecifiedorneces-
sary. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
18.Keep guards in place and in working
order.
19.Neverstandon tool. Seriousinjurycould
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting
tool is unintentionally contacted.
20.Keep hands away from all cutting
edges and moving parts.
31.Tool service must be performed only
by qualified repair personnel. Service
ormaintenanceperformedbyunqualified
personnel may result in a risk of injury.
32.When servicing a tool, use only identi-
cal replacement parts. Follow instruc-
tions in the maintenance section of
thismanual.Use ofunauthorizedpartsor
failure to follow maintenance instructions
may create a risk of shock or injury.
21.Secure work. Use a clamp, vise or
other practical means to hold your work
securely, freeing both hands to control
the tool.
22.Do not force tool. Your tool will perform
bestattheratefor which it was designed.
Excessive force only causes operator
fatigue, increased wear and reduced
control.
23.Use the right tool. Do not use a tool or
attachment to do a job for which it is not
recommended. For example, do not use
a circular saw to cut tree limbs or logs.
Do not alter a tool.
24.Unplug tool when it is not in use, before
changing accessories or performing rec-
ommended maintenance.
25.Store idle tools. When not in use, store
your tool in a dry, secured place. Keep
out of reach of children.
26.Never leave the tool running unat-
tended. Turn power off. Do not leave the
tool until it comes to a complete stop.
27.Check for damaged parts. Inspect
guardsandother parts before use.Check
for misalignment, binding of moving
parts, improper mounting, broken parts
and any other conditions that may affect
operation. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, turn the tool off immediately
and have the problem corrected before
further use. Do not use a damaged tool.
Tag damaged tools “DO NOT USE” until
repaired.Aguard or other damaged part
should be properly repaired or replaced
by a MILWAUKEE service facility. For all
repairs, insist on only identical replace-
ment parts.
28.Use proper accessories. Consult this
manual for recommended accessories.
Usingimproperaccessoriesmaybehaz-
ardous.Besureaccessories are properly
installedandmaintained.Donotdefeata
guardorothersafetydevicewhen install-
ing an accessory or attachment.
29.Maintain tools carefully. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Keepcuttingedgessharpandclean. Fol-
lowinstructionsfor lubricating and chang-
ing accessories. Periodically inspect tool
cords and extension cords for damage.
Havedamagedparts repaired orreplaced
by a MILWAUKEE service facility.
30.Maintain labels & nameplates. These
carry important information. If unread-
able or missing, contact a MILWAUKEE
service facility for a free replacement.
1. Always keep hands away from the
path of the saw blade.
2. Never reach around, under or across
blade.
3. Do not place hands under the saw
motor or in the path of the blade. Do
not retrieve a piece of material that is
cut off while the blade is rotating. Never
place hands or fingersbehind or in front
of the saw blade.
4. Check guards for smooth operation
before each use.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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5. Do not defeat the guards or operate
the tool without the guards in place.
6. Avoid kick back. Kick back is a violent
reaction to a pinched or binding blade,
which throws the saw head upward and
towardstheoperator. Proper workpiece
selection and support, proper blade
selection and maintenance, and even
feedrateareessentialto reduce the risk
of kick back.
7. Always support work properly. Use
thefence,supportblocks,auxiliary work
support or clamps to keep workpiece
secure. Always support the free end
of the workpiece and support all small
workpieces. Workpieces that bow and
pinch the blade may result in kick back.
Donotperformany operations freehand
(unsupported).
8. Thin material tends to warp or sag and
must be well-supported over its entire
length to avoid pinching the blade.
9. Position fence properly. The fence
can be adjusted for compound cuts and
miter cuts.Always make sure the fence
is adjusted for the intended cut. Never
operate the saw without the fence in
place.
10. Be sure the miter angle lock knob
and the bevel adjustment lever are
tightened securely before making
cuts.
11. Use the right blade. Use only recom-
mended blade types and sizes with
proper mounting holes, rated at least
5500 RPM. Follow the rotation arrow
on the blade to be sure you install it
properly.Keepsawbladessharp to help
prevent cracking and grabbing. Never
use defective or incorrect washers or
bolts.
12. Do not use abrasive wheels with the
miter saw.
13. Keep blades clean and sharp. An
unsharpened or improperly sharpened
blade produces a narrow kerf and is
likely to be pinched by the workpiece.A
dull blade produces excessive friction
which can cause the blade to warp or
bind. Be sure the blade screw is tight
to prevent slipping or loosening during
operation.
14. Wait for the blade to reach full speed
before lowering thesaw head to make
a cut.
15. Push the saw through the workpiece.
Do not pull the saw through the
workpiece. To make a cut, raise saw
headandpull it out OVERtheworkpiece
WITHOUT cutting, start the motor, wait
a few seconds for the blade to reach full
speed, press down on saw head, and
push saw head through the cut.
16. If the blade stalls, do not turn the
switch on and off. A dull blade or
excess pressure may cause stalling.
Release the switch immediately if the
bladebindsor the sawstallsandremove
the saw from the cut.
17. Restarting in mid-cut. If you stop the
saw in mid-cut, allow the blade to stop,
then raise the saw out of the cut. Then
restart the saw.
18. Do not lock the trigger in the on posi-
tion.
19. Keep the cord away from the cutting
area and position it so that it will not be
trippedoveror caught on the workpiece
while you are cutting.
20. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and
remove all nails before cutting.
21. Always wait for the blade to stop
completely before changingpositions,
retrieving a cut-off piece, or preparing
the next cut. Unplug the tool before
tightening blade screw, servicing, mak-
ingadjustments,transportingormoving
the saw to another location.
22. Lock the saw head down and lock the
sliding mechanism before transport-
ing.
23. WARNING: Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill-
ing, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paint
• crystallinesilicafrombricksandcement
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 ven-
tilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specifically designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
Thegroundingprong in the plugisconnected
through the green wire inside the cord to
the grounding system in the tool. The green
wire in the cord must be the only wire con-
nected to the tool's grounding system and
must never be attached to an electrically
“live” terminal.
Your tool must be plugged into an appropri-
ateoutlet,properlyinstalledandgrounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances.
The plug and outlet should look like those
in Figure A.
Double Insulated Tools:
Tools with Two Prong Plugs
Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not
require grounding. They have a special
double insulation system which satisfies
OSHA requirements and complies with
the applicable standards of Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard
Association and the National Electrical
Code. Double Insulated tools may be used
in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in
Figures B and C.
Grounded Tools:
Tools with Three Prong Plugs
Tools marked “Grounding Required” have a
three wire cord and three prong grounding
plug. The plug must be connected to a prop-
erly grounded outlet (See Figure A). If the
tool should electrically malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a low resistance
path to carry electricity away from the user,
reducing the risk of electric shock.
Fig. B Fig. C
Fig. A
Improperlyconnectingthegrounding
wire can result in the risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electri-
cian if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded. Do
not modify the plug provided with
the tool. Never remove the grounding
prong from the plug. Do not use the
tool if the cord or plug is damaged.
If damaged, have it repaired by a
MILWAUKEE service facility before
use. If the plug will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
GROUNDING
WARNING
Double Insulated
Symbology
No Load Revolutions per
Minute (RPM)
Amperes
Volts Alternating Current Always keep hands away from
the path of the saw blade.
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

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Max Height
at 45°
6.55" H at
.40" W
Capacities
Max Height
at 90°
6.55" H at
2.10" W
Max Width
at 90°
13.5" W at
4.02" H
Max Width
at 45°
9.51" W at
4.02" H
Miter Cuts Compound Cuts
45° Miter and 45° Bevel
Left Bevel
9.51" W at
2.25" H
Right Bevel
9.51" W at
1.9" H
No Load
RPM
3 200
Volts
AC
120
Cat.
No.
6955-20
Specifications
Amps
15
Arbor
Size
5/8"
Blade
Size
12"
Grounded tools require a three wire exten-
sion cord. Double insulated tools can use
either a two or three wire extension cord.
As the distance from the supply outlet
increases, you must use a heavier gauge
extension cord. Using extension cords with
inadequately sized wire causes a serious
drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power
andpossibletooldamage.Refertothetable
shown to determine the required minimum
wire size.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire,
the greater the capacity of the cord. For ex-
ample, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher
current than a 16 gauge cord. When using
more than one extension cord to make up
the total length, be sure each cord contains
at least the minimum wire size required. If
you are using one extension cord for more
than one tool, add the nameplate amperes
and use the sum to determine the required
minimum wire size.
Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
• If you are using an extension cord out-
doors,besure it is markedwiththesuffix
“W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate that it
is acceptable for outdoor use.
• Be sure your extension cord is prop-
erly wired and in good electrical
condition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired by a
qualified person before using it.
• Protectyourextensioncords from sharp
objects, excessive heat and
damp or wet areas.
READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge
for Extension Cords*
Extension Cord Length
* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to
five volts at 150% of the rated amperes.
Nameplate
Amperes
0 - 2.0
2.1 - 3.4
3.5 - 5.0
5.1 - 7.0
7.1 - 12.0
12.1 - 16.0
16.1 - 20.0
25'
18
18
18
18
16
14
12
75'
18
18
16
14
12
10
100'
18
16
14
12
10
150'
16
14
12
12
50'
18
18
18
16
14
12
10
EXTENSION CORDS
Weight
65 lbs
ALWAYSSECURE
GUARDBRACKETWITH
BOTHSCREWSAFTER BLADECHANGE.
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1. Saw head
2. Light on/off switch
3 On/Off trigger
4. Upper guard
5. Lower guard
6. Guard bracket
7. Lights
8. Fence
9. Turntable
10. Digital miter
angle readout
11. Fine adjustment
ring
12. Miter angle
lock knob
13. Detent lever
14. Adjustable kerf
plates
15. Miter angle pointer
16. Miter angle scale
8
5
4
1
16 15
26
818
14
11
21
23
19
7
6
17
25
13 12
9
20 10
22
27
2
3
31
29
32
28
30
17. Mounting holes (4)
18. Fence lock knob
19. Face board mounting
holes (4)
20. Slide rails
21. Bevel angle scale
22. Depth stop paw
23. Head lock-down pin
24. Dust ejection port
25. Dust chute
26. Bevel adjustment
lever
27. Depth stop adjust-
ment knob
28. Spindle lock
29. Dust elbow (Dust bag
not shown)
30. Slide rail lock
31. Wrench storage
32. Carrying handles
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FEATURES
Miter system
The Milwaukee 6955-20 Miter Saw uses a
heavy duty steel plate with detents (stops).
This steel plate is extremely durable and
provides for repeatable accuracy at each
detent. The miter angle can be set using
detents for commonly cut angles at 0°, 15°,
22.5° 31.62°, 45° Right and Left and 60°
Right. The 6955-20 has a miter range from
55° on the left to 60° on the right. An indus-
trial grade bearing allows the turntable to be
quicklyandaccuratelyadjustedtoanyangle
across the miter range.
Miter Angle Fine Adjust
In certain finish carpentry applications like
casing a window or door, it is necessary to
compensate for a non-square situation by
makingaprecisionmiter angle adjustment to
theturntable.The Milwaukeemiteranglefine
adjust system makes this process quick and
easy, especially when the saw is positioned
near a miter detent (stop).
Digital Miter Angle Readout
The Milwaukee 6955-20 has a Digital Miter
Angle Readout at the front of the turntable
that displays the miter angle of the turntable
to a resolution of 0.1°. The Digital Miter
Angle Readout is based on the mechanical
accuracy of the miter angle detent plate. It
calibrates itself each time the turntable is
placed in a miter detent and it requires no
adjustment.
UsingtheMiterAngleFineAdjust in conjunc-
tion with the Digital Miter Angle Readout, it
is easy to make accurate minor angle ad-
justments anywhere along the miter range.
Usingthesesystemstogethermakesiteasy
to re-position the turntable and repeat any
miter angle setting.
When the turntable is positioned at a LEFT
miter angle the digital readout will display
with a (-) symbol in front of the angle (for
example: -22.5° or -44.7°). When the turn-
table is positioned at a RIGHT miter angle
the digital readout will display as follows:
22.5° or 44.7°.
Dual Bevel Adjustment System
The Dual Bevel Adjustment System allows
for quick and accurate bevel adjustments
to either the Right or the Left. The bevel
angle can be set using detents (stops) for
thefollowingcommonlycutangles0°,22.5°,
33.85°,45°RightandLeft. Thebevelmech-
anismalsohasseveral degrees of overtravel
beyond 45° on both the left and right.
Electronic Feedback Control Circuit
The Electronic Feedback Control Circuit
(EFCC) helps improve the operation and
life of the tool. It allows the tool to maintain
constantspeedandtorquebetweenno-load
and load conditions. The soft start reduces
the amount of torque reaction at startup to
the tool and the user. It gradually increases
the motor speed up from zero to the top
no-load speed.
Electric Brake
The electric brake engages when the trig-
ger is released, causing the blade to stop
and allowing you to proceed with your work.
Generally the saw blade stops in four to five
seconds. However, there may be a delay
between the time the trigger is released and
the time the brake engages. Occasionally
the brake may miss completely. If the brake
misses frequently, the saw needs servicing
by an authorized MILWAUKEE service sta-
tion. The brake is not a substitute for the
guards, so it is essential to always wait for
thebladeto stop completely beforeremoving
the blade from the kerf.
Lights
The Milwaukee 6950-20 Miter Saw has two
highpowerlightspositionedoneithersideof
the blade to illuminate the workpiece cutting
area so that it is easy to see blade approach
the cutting line. An ON / OFF switch for the
lights is conveniently located on the trigger
handle. The bulb is designed to provide
several years of service. Uses standard
bulb size GE 193.
Dust Management System
The Milwaukee 6955-20 Miter Saw dust
collectionsystemusesalargedustchuteon
both sides of the blade to capture and direct
dusttobackofthe saw. Thesaw comes with
a Dust Elbow and a Dust Bag that attach to
the back of the Dust Chute. The dust bag
has a zipper located on the bottom of the
bagthatmakes it easy toempty. Whenusing
the saw on a stand, the dust bag zipper can
be left open to allow the waste to fall into a
waste container.
Carrying Handles
For ease of transporting, multiple carrying
handles are provided, one on each side of
the table and one on top of the saw head.
Always lock the saw head down when
transporting.
WARNING
TOOL ASSEMBLY
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug tool before attaching or
removing accessories or making
adjustments. Use only specifically
recommended accessories. Others
may be hazardous.
Adjusting the Miter Saw
The 6955-20 Miter Saw is fully adjusted at
the factory. If it is not accurate due to ship-
pingandhandling,pleasefollowthesesteps
toaccuratelysetupyoursaw. Once the saw
is properly adjusted, it should remain accu-
rate under normal jobsite and transportation
conditions.
Squaring the Blade (90°) to the Fence
(0° Miter)
1. Unplug saw
2. Place a square against the fence and
blade and ensure that the square is not
touching blade teeth as this will cause
an inaccurate measurement.
3. Loosen the miter lock knob and move
the saw to the 0° miter position. Do not
tighten the lock knob.
4. If the saw blade is not exactly perpen-
dicular to the fence, use the supplied
wrench to loosen the screws that hold
the miter scale to the base. Move the
scale left or right until the blade is per-
pendiculartothefence. Usethesquare
to verify that the blade is perpendicular
to the fence. Retighten the screws.
5. Loosen the miter pointer adjustment
screw and reposition the pointer the so
that it indicates exactly zero. Once the
pointer is properly positioned, retighten
the miter pointer adjustment screw.
Squaring the Blade (90°) to the Table
(0° Bevel)
1. Unplug saw
2. Place a square against the table and
blade and ensure that the square is not
touching blade teeth as this will cause
an inaccurate measurement.
3. Remove the 6 screws holding the dust
chute together.
4. Move the bevel adjustment lever to the
middle position and wedge in a tool
(screw driver etc.) so the handle stay in
themiddleposition. Move the saw head
so that the bevel detent mechanism
locks into the 0° bevel detent.
5. Loosen 2 screws (T25) on the front of
the bevel arm, these screws are used
to clamp the detent body.
6. Using a T25 wrench you can adjust
the bevel setting of the blade-to-table.
Clockwise tilts blade to the right, coun-
terclockwise tilts blade to the left.
7. When you have the blade set to the 0°
bevel, torque the 2 screws to 85-100 in
lbs.
8. Remove the tool used to wedge the
bevel adjustment lever.
9. Move the bevel adjustment lever to
"lock".
10. Reassemblethedustchutesides,tight-
ening the 6 screws securely.
11. If necessary, loosen the left and right
bevel pointer adjustment screws and
reposition the pointers the so that they
indicatesexactlyzero. Once thepointers
are properly positioned, retighten the
bevel pointer adjustment screw.
Mounting the Miter Saw
To prevent the tool from sliding, falling or
tipping during operation, the saw can be
mounted to a supporting surface such as a
level,sturdywork table orbench.Positionthe
saw and workbench to allow adequate room
for cross-cutting long workpieces. To mount
the saw, insert fasteners through the holes
in the corners of the saw base.
Installing the Dust Bag
Usethedustbagto collect or divert sawdust.
Insert the dust elbow into the dust chute on
the back of the saw. Then, attach the dust
bag by hooking it onto the dust elbow. Al-
ways empty the dust bag before storing and
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Raising and Lowering the Saw Head
The saw head must be locked down for
transporting and storing the tool. The tool
is shipped with the saw head locked down.
To unlock it, press and hold down the saw
head and simultaneously pull out the lock
down pin. To lock the saw head, press and
hold down the saw head and then push in
the lock down pin.
Locking and Unlocking the Sliding
Mechanism
Always lock the sliding mechanism before
transporting or storing the saw. To unlock it,
loosen the slide rail lock by turning it coun-
terclockwise. To lock it, tighten the slide rail
lock by turning it clockwise.
Lock-Off
Thereisaholeinthetriggerthroughwhicha
padlock will fit to lock the tool when it is not
in use. Use a padlock with a 1/4" shackle
and always unplug the tool before installing
it (padlock not supplied with tool).
Selecting the Correct Miter Saw Blade
Use only sliding miter saw blades with the
MILWAUKEE Sliding Dual Bevel Miter Saw.
Saw blades with a 0° hook angle or a nega-
tive hook angle work well for Sliding Miter
saws. A negative hook angle means that
teeth tip away from the direction of rotation,
and a 0° degree hook angle means that the
teeth are in line with the center of the blade.
A low or negative hook angle will slow the
feed rate and will also minimize the blade’s
tendency to “climb” the material being cut.
Fig. 1
Installing and Changing Blades
Always use clean, sharp bladesbecause dull
blades tend to overload the tool, bind and
cause pinching. Use only 12" blades rated at
least 5500 RPM.
1. Unplug the tool.
2. With the saw head up, use the wrench
to loosen the guard bracket rear screw
1/4 turn using the wrench provided (1).
3. Raise the lower guard (2).
Loosen guard
bracket rear
screw
Rotate lower
guard up
1
2
4. Loosen (do not remove) the guard
bracket front screw (3) until the guard
bracket can be raised to expose the
blade screw (4). Lower the lower guard
until it rests on the guard bracket front
screw. This will hold it up and out of the
way during the blade change.
Fig. 2 Loosen guard
bracket
front screw
3
4
Rotate guard
bracket up
5. Press in the spindle lock and rotate the
spindle until the lock engages.
6. Usethe wrenchtoloosenandremove the
left-hand thread blade screw clockwise.
7. Remove the outer blade flange, blade,
blade washer, and inner blade flange.
Wipe the flanges, washer, and spindle
to remove dust and debris. Inspect the
parts for damage. Replace if needed.
Adjusting the Kerf Plates
Kerf plates reduce tear-out and splintering
along the cut by providing edge support.
Becausebladesvaryinwidth,adjust the kerf
plates with every blade change.
Nevermakeacutwithouttheadjustablekerf
plates installed. The kerf plates can be set
at their maximum width to accommodate all
bladewidthsandbevelangles if tear-out and
splintering are not a concern.
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Install the blade to be used. Each time
the blade is changed, check to be
sure the kerf plates are adjusted
properly.
3. Setthebevel angle.Each timethe bevel
is changed, check to be sure the kerf
plates are adjusted properly.
4. Loosen the six kerf plate adjusting
screws.
5. Lower the saw head to the full depth of
cut (the point where the saw head will
not lower any further).
6. Slidethekerfplatesto the desired spac-
ing and tighten the six screws.
7. Checktobesure the saw bladedoesnot
contact the kerf plates before starting
the saw.
Fig. 3
Outer flange
Inner flange
Blade
Blade
screw
Blade
washer
8. Install the inner blade flange as shown.
9. Insert the blade washer into the blade
arbor hole.
10. Match the arrow on the blade with the
arrow on the lower guard. Slide the
blade into the upper guard and onto the
spindle.
11. Install the outer blade flange.
12. Press in the spindle lock and rotate the
blade until the lock engages. Insert and
securely tighten the blade screw coun-
terclockwise with the wrench.
13. Rotate the guard bracket into position
andsecurelytighten the twoscrews.Re-
turn the wrench to the wrench holder.
14. Lower the saw head and check the
clearance between the blade and the
adjustable kerf plates. Important: The
lowerguardmust move freely.The blade
should rotate freely (see "Adjusting the
Kerf Plates").

12 13
Using Face Boards
(Zero Clearance Sub Fences)
There are face board mounting holes in the
fencesfor attachingfaceboards.Face boards
place distance between the fence and the
workpiece, providing improved support for
some workpieces. Workpiece splintering can
bereduced by usingfaceboards.Asthewidth
of the face board increases, the height of the
workpiecewhichcan be cutincreasesslightly
(but the width capacity decreases slightly).
Similarly,ifyou place afaceboardon the saw
tableandplace aworkpieceontop oftheface
board, you can cut a workpiece with greater
width (but with less height).
Guards
The tool is shipped with both the upper and
lowerguardinstalled.Thelower guard should
cover the blade when thesaw head is up and
it should move freely and open automatically
asthe sawheadisloweredinto theworkpiece.
If the lower guard appears loose, sticks, or if
it does not move to cover the blade when the
saw head is up, tighten the guard bracket
screws. If it still does not move freely, take
the saw to an authorized service center for
repairs. Do not attempt to open the guard
further than the automatic action permits.
Select the Workpiece Carefully
Be cautious of pitchy, knotty, wet or warped
workpieces.These materials arelikelytocre-
atepinchingconditions. Workpiecesthatbow
and pinch may result in kick back. Inspect
for and remove nails before cutting. Always
keep blades clean and sharp; otherwise the
blade produces a narrow kerf and is likely
to be pinched by the workpiece. This tool is
not recommended for cutting ferrous metals
such as iron and steel. See Applications for
a more complete list of materials.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, wear
safety goggles or glasses with side
shields. Always wait for the blade
to stop completely and unplug the
toolbefore changingaccessories or
making adjustments. Do not defeat
the guards.
OPERATION
Support the Workpiece Properly
Always support the workpiece during opera-
tion. Otherwise, the workpiece may pull up
and into the saw.
1. UsetheFence:Align theworkpieceflush
against the fence to provide a straight
path for the saw blade. This will help
eliminate the tendency for the blade
teeth to bind. The fence can be used as
asupportfor miter,bevel and compound
cuts.
2. Use a clamp: Clamp the workpiece to
the fence or base with a C-clamp.
Support of Longer Workpieces
Longer workpieces need support along their
full length. If you are using the saw on a
level work bench, prop up the workpiece to
a height of 4-3/4" from the bottom of the saw
feet. There are also many aftermarket work
tablesspecificallydesignedformitersaws that
provide supports for all types of workpieces.
Adjusting the Miter Angle
The miter angle can be set using detents for
commonlycutangles, aswellasfinely adjust-
ed to any angle. Use the miter angle pointer
to adjust the turntable to any whole degree
acrossthemiter range.The digitalmiterangle
readout shows the selected angle.
1. Loosen the miter angle lock knob.
2. To set the miter angle, pull up on the
detent lever and rotate the turntable
to the detent angle closest to the de-
sired angle. The saw cuts miter angles
from 55° on the left to 60° on the right.
Detents are available at 0°, 15°, 22.5°
32.62°, 45°, and 60°.
3. Tightenthe miter angle lock knob to use
the miter angle set at the detent before
making a cut.
Adjusting the Depth of Cut
The depth of the cut can be adjusted for
groove or rabbet cuts.
1. Unplug the tool.
2. To set the depth of cut, swivel the depth
stop paw toward the front of the saw.
3. Lowerthesawhead to thedesireddepth
of cut.
4. Rotate the depth stop adjustment knob
until it contacts the paw. Lock in the
depth using the lock nut.
5. Plug in the tool and make a test cut to
verify the depth of cut is correct.
6. To remove the depth of cut limit, loosen
thelocknutbyturning counterclockwise
and swivel the paw away from the front
of the saw.
4. To make a fine adjustment to the miter
angle:
A. Pull up and hold the detent lever .
B. Pushthefineadjustment ringforward
until it locks to engage override.
C. Rotate the fine adjustment ring left
or right until the desired angle is
displayed on the digital miter angle
readout. ¼ turn = 1° change in miter
angle.
D. Tighten the miter angle lock knob
to secure the table before making a
cut.
E. Pulluponthedetentlevertorelease
the fine adjustment ring.
Fig. 4
E
D
C
B
A
Fig. 5
Detent Angles Unlock
Lock
Bevel
Adjustment
Lever
Adjusting the Bevel Angle
The bevel angle can be set using detents for
commonly cut angles, as well as adjusted
to any angle in between by using the bevel
angle scale. The bevel mechanism also has
several degrees of overtravel on both the left
and right.
1. Unplug the tool.
2. To adjust the bevel angle, place one
hand on the front handle for better con-
trol.
3. Using the other hand, lift the bevel ad-
justment lever:
A. To use pre-set detents, lift the
bevel adjustment lever half-way
up (until it "clicks") to move the
saw head left or right, with stops at
pre-set detents.
B. To freely move the head, lift the
bevel adjustment lever all the way
up to freely move the saw head
across the bevel range.
4. Pullorpushthesawheadto the desired
angle using the bevel angle scale.
5. Lock the bevel angle by pressing down
the bevel adjustment lever before mak-
ing a cut.
Fig. 6
Paw
Knob
Lock nut

14 15
Starting and Stopping the Tool
Alwaysholdthe trigger handlefirmlybecause
the starting and stopping action of the motor
may cause the handle to move up or down
slightly.Alwayssecuretheturntablebytight-
ening the miter angle lock knob.
1. To start the motor, pull the trigger.
2. To stop the motor, release the trigger.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
rely on the brake as a safety feature.
Always wait until the blade stops
completely before allowing any-
thing near the blade.
Adjusting the Fences
1. Loosen the fence lock knobs.
2. Theleftsidefencecan slide side-to-side
to the desired position to allow for a left
bevel or left compound miter cuts.
3. Therightsidefencecanberemovedfor
a right bevel or right compound miter
cuts by pulling the fence up.
4. Always position the fences properly for
maximum work support.
5. Tighten the fence lock knobs securely
before making a cut.
NOTE:If either fencehasany movement
forward to backward, tighten the fence
set screw, located on the back of each
fence slot.
Lights
Usethe on/offswitch to turn on the turntable
lights beforemakingacut.Turnoffthe lights
when cutting is complete.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, make
sure all adjustments are securely
locked before making a cut.
Making a Chop Cut
Theslidingmechanismcanbelockedtouse
the saw for chop cuts (cuts not requiring the
useoftheslide mechanism). Cut workpieces
with chop cuts whenever possible. A chop
cut is always faster and easier to make than
a sliding cut.
1
2
3
Fig. 7
1. Slide the saw head all the way back
(1).
2. Tighten the slide rail lock (2).
3. Plug in the tool. Raise the saw head
completely.
4. Select the desired angles following the
steps in "Adjusting the MiterAngle" and
"Adjusting the Bevel Angle".
5. Placetheworkpieceon theturntableand
line up the cut.
6. Support the workpiece using any of
the methods described in "Support the
Workpiece Properly".
7. Start the motor. Wait a few seconds
for the blade to reach full speed. Then
gentlylowerthesawhead into the work-
piece all the way through the cut (3).
8. Always allow the saw to do the work.
Forcing the tool may stall or overheat
the motor.
9. After the cut is complete, release the
trigger and wait for the blade to stop
completely. Then gently raise the saw
headandremove the workpiece.Always
unplug the tool before retrieving loose
cut-off pieces from inside the guard
area.
Making a Sliding Cut
Wider workpieces can be cut using the slid-
ing mechanism.
4
1
3
2
Fig. 8
1. Makesurethatthesliderail lock is loose
and that the saw head moves freely
back and forth.
APPLICATIONS
Recommended Materials and
Applications
The following materials can be cut with the
slide compound miter saw. There are many
types of saw blades available. Always use
the proper blade for the particular material
and application.
Wood - solid wood, plywood, particle
board,MDF(mediumdensity fiberboard),
HDF (high density fiberboard), melamine
laminated particle board, formica lami-
nates, hardboard (masonite).
Plastics - PVC,CPVC,ABS,solid surfac-
ingmaterials(suchas Corian®), and other
plastic materials.
Nonferrous Metals - aluminum, brass,
copper, and other non-ferrous materials.
Cutting Non-Square Materials
Cutting Round (Cylindrical) Materials
"V" shaped blocks can be used to support
round materials like closet rod and plastic
pipe.
Aluminum Sash and Other Channel Type
and Materials
Aluminum sash material can be supported
withblockstoprevent it from deforming while
it is being cut.
Fig. 9 Clamp
Fence
Base
Wood support
block
Aluminum
material
Wood support
block
WARNING
Do not cut stone, brick, concrete, or
ferrous metals (iron, steel, stainless
steel, or alloys of these metals) with
this saw.
Do not use abrasive wheels with this
saw.
Dust created by cutting these mate-
rials and/or using abrasive cut-off
wheels can jam the blade guard and
possibly cause personal injury.
2. Select the desired angle following the
steps in "Adjusting the MiterAngle" and
"Adjusting the Bevel Angle".
3. Placetheworkpieceon theturntableand
line up the cut.
4. Raise saw head and pull it out OVER
the workpiece WITHOUT cutting (1).
5. Start the motor. Wait a few seconds for
the blade to reach full speed.
6. Press down on saw head (2).
7. Push saw through the cut (3).
8. After the cut is complete, release the
trigger and wait for the blade to stop
completely. Then gently raise the saw
head (4) and remove the workpiece.
Always unplug the tool before retriev-
ing loose cut-off pieces from inside the
guard area.

16 17
Miter
Detents (Stops)
0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.62°, 45° Left
0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.62°, 45° Right
Miter
Range
0° to 55° Left
0° to 60° Right
Bevel
Range
0° to 45° Left
0° to 48° Right
Bevel
Detents (Stops)
0°, 22.5°, 33.85°, 45°, 48 Left
0°, 22.5°, 33.85°, 45°, 48 Right
Nested Crown
Capacity
6-5/8"
Base Molding
Capacity
6" at 0°
6" at 45° Left and Right
Two Methods for Cutting Crown Molding
The angles created on a piece of crown
molding that fits flat against the ceiling and
wall will, when added together, equal 90°
(A + B = 90°).The most common crown
molding angles are :
52°/38°: A 52° angle against the ceiling (A)
and a 38° angle against the wall (B). The
miter saw has special miter settings at 31.6°
left and right and a bevel setting at 33.9° to
usewhencutting52°/38°crownmoldingflat
on the miter saw table. These settings are
identified with a diamond mark.
45°/45°: A 45° angle against the ceiling (A)
and a 45° angle against the wall (B). The
miter saw has special miter settings at 35.3°
leftandrightanda bevel setting at 30° to use
when cutting 45°/ 45° crown flat on the miter
sawtable. Thesesettings are identified with
a black circle.
NOTE: Even though all of these angles are
standard, rooms are very rarely constructed
so the corners are exactly 90°. You will need
to“finetune” these settingsandmakeneces-
sary adjustments to the cutting angles.
Ceiling
Wall
Angle B
Angle A
Inside
corner
Outside
corner
Fig. 10
Cutting Crown Molding Flat on the Miter
Saw Table
The advantage of cutting crown molding flat
on the table is that it is easier to secure the
molding at the correct cutting position. Also
larger pieces of crown molding may be cut
laying flat on the miter saw table.
1. Set the bevel and miter angles using
the Crown Molding Miter Angles chart.
Tighten the miter lock knob and the
bevel lock knob.
2. Using the Positioning section below,
correctly positions the molding.
NOTE: Always make a test cut on scrap
material to confirm all angles are correct.
3. Make the cut according to "Making a
Chop Cut".
Cutting Crown Molding Angled Against
the Fence (Nested – in position)
Always use a crown molding fence when
cutting crown molding angled against the
fence. When cutting crown molding angled
againstthefencedoesnotrequirebevelset-
tings. Small changes in the miter angle can
be made without affecting the bevel angle.
When using this method the saw can be
quickly and easily adjusted for corners that
are not 90° (square).
Positioning
Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 52°
and 38° angles (set bevel angle to 33.85°)
Left side, inside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
Right side, inside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
Left side, outside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
Right side, outside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
Wall Angle
(B)
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
38˚/ 52˚
Miter/Bevel
42.93/41.08
42.39/40.79
41.85/40.50
41.32/40.20
40.79/39.90
40.28/39.61
39.76/39.30
39.25/39.00
38.74/38.69
38.24/38.39
37.74/38.08
37.24/37.76
36.75/37.45
36.27/37.13
35.79/36.81
35.31/36.49
34.83/36.17
34.36/35.85
33.90/35.52
33.43/35.19
32.97/34.86
32.52/34.53
32.07/34.20
31.62/33.86
31.17/33.53
30.73/33.19
30.30/32.85
29.86/32.51
29.43/32.17
29.00/31.82
28.58/31.48
28.16/31.13
27.74/30.78
27.32/30.43
26.91/30.08
26.50/29.73
26.09/29.38
25.69/29.02
25.29/28.67
24.78/28.31
45˚/45˚
Miter/Bevel
46.89/36.13
46.35/35.89
45.81/35.64
45.28/35.40
44.75/35.15
44.22/34.89
43.70/34.64
43.18/34.38
42.66/34.12
42.15/33.86
41.64/33.60
41.13/33.33
40.62/33.07
40.12/32.80
39.62/32.53
39.13/32.25
38.63/31.98
38.14/31.70
37.66/31.42
37.17/31.14
36.69/30.86
36.21/30.57
35.74/30.29
35.26/30.00
34.79/29.71
34.33/29.42
33.86/29.13
33.40/28.83
32.94/28.54
32.48/28.24
32.02/27.94
31.58/27.64
31.13/27.34
30.68/27.03
30.24/26.73
29.80/26.42
29.36/26.12
28.92/25.81
28.48/25.50
28.05/25.19
Crown Molding Miter Angles
Wall
Angle (B)
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
38˚/ 52˚
Miter/Bevel
24.49/27.95
24.10/27.59
23.71/27.23
23.32/26.87
22.93/26.51
22.55/26.15
22.17/25.78
21.79/25.42
21.42/25.05
21.04/24.68
20.67/24.31
20.30/23.94
19.93/23.57
19.57/23.20
19.20/22.83
18.84/22.46
18.48/22.09
18.13/21.71
17.77/21.34
17.42/20.96
17.06/20.59
16.71/20.21
16.37/19.83
16.02/19.45
15.67/19.07
15.33/18.69
14.99/18.31
14.65/17.93
14.30/17.55
13.97/17.17
13.63/16.79
13.30/16.40
12.96/16.02
12.63/15.64
12.30/15.25
11.97/14.87
11.64/14.48
11.31/14.09
10.99/13.71
10.66/13.32
45˚/45˚
Miter/Bevel
27.62/24.87
27.19/24.56
26.77/24.24
26.34/23.93
25.92/23.61
25.50/23.29
25.08/22.97
24.66/22.65
24.25/22.33
23.84/22.01
23.43/21.68
23.02/21.36
22.61/21.03
22.21/20.70
21.80/20.38
21.40/20.05
21.00/19.72
20.61/19.39
20.21/19.06
19.81/18.72
19.42/18.39
19.03/18.06
18.64/17.72
18.25/17.39
17.86/17.05
17.48/16.71
17.09/16.38
16.71/16.04
16.32/15.70
15.94/15.36
15.56/15.02
15.19/14.68
14.81/14.34
14.43/14.00
14.06/13.65
13.68/13.31
13.31/12.97
12.94/12.62
12.57/12.28
12.20/11.93
Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 45°
angles (set bevel angle to 0°)
Left side, inside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 45°
3. Save left end of cut
Right side, inside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 45°
3. Save left end of cut
Left side, outside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 45°
3. Save right end of cut
Right side, outside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 45°
3. Save right end of cut

18 19
Cutting Compound Miters
Thechartbelow identifiesmiterandbevel settings for varioustypesof compound miters.Always
make trial cuts in scrap material prior to making the cut in the workpiece.
4
Pitch Sides
0°
6
45.00°
0.00°
5°
10°
15°
20°
25°
30°
35°
40°
45°
50°
55°
60°
65°
70°
75°
80°
85°
90°
5789
10
36.00°
0.00° 30.00°
0.00° 25.71°
0.00° 22.50°
0.00° 20.00°
0.00° 18.00° 0.00°
44.89°
3.53° 35.90°
2.94° 29.91°
2.50° 25.63° 2.17° 22.42°
1.91° 19.93°
1.71° 17.94°
1.54°
7.82°
16.26°
14.51°
43.08°
44.56°
7.05° 35.58°
5.86° 29.62°
4.98° 25.37° 4.32° 22.19° 3.81° 19.72°
3.40° 17.74°
3.08°
44.01°
10.55°
43.22°
14.00°
42.19°
17.39°
4.98°
44.78°
0.00°
45.00°
9.85°
44.14°
18.88°
41.64°
22.91°
39.86°
26.57°
37.76°
29.84°
35.40°
32.73°
32.80°
35.26°
30.00°
37.45°
27.03°
39.32°
23.93°
40.89°
20.70°
35.06°
8.75° 29.15° 7.44° 24.95°
6.45° 21.81°
5.68° 19.37°
5.08° 17.42°
4.59°
34.32°
11.60° 28.48°
9.85° 24.35°
8.53° 21.27° 7.52° 18.88°
6.72° 16.98°
6.07°
33.36°
14.38° 27.62°
12.20° 23.56°
10.57° 20.58°
9.31° 18.26°
8.31° 16.41°
7.50°
32.18°
17.09° 26.57°
14.48° 22.64°
12.53° 19.73° 11.03° 17.50°
9.85° 15.72°
8.89°
30.76°
19.70° 25.31°
16.67° 21.53°
14.41° 18.74° 12.68° 16.60°
11.31° 14.90°
10.21°
29.10°
22.20° 23.86°
18.75° 20.25°
16.19° 17.60° 14.24° 15.58°
12.70° 13.98°
11.46°
0.00°
36.00° 0.00°
30.00° 0.00°
25.71° 0.00° 22.50° 0.00°
20.00° 0.00°
18.00°
3.62°
35.84° 2.88°
29.87° 2.40°
25.61° 2.07° 22.41° 1.82°
19.92° 1.62°
17.93°
7.19°
35.37° 5.73°
29.50° 4.78°
25.30° 4.11° 22.14° 3.62°
19.68° 3.23°
17.72°
10.65°
34.59° 8.50°
28.88° 7.10°
24.78° 6.12° 21.69° 5.38°
19.29° 4.81°
17.37°
13.95°
33.53° 11.17°
28.02° 9.35°
24.06° 8.06° 21.08° 7.10°
18.75° 6.34°
16.88°
17.07°
32.19° 13.71°
26.95° 11.50°
23.16° 9.93° 20.29° 8.74°
18.06°
19.96°
30.60° 16.10°
25.66° 13.54°
22.07° 11.70° 19.35° 10.31°
17.23° 9.23°
15.52°
22.62°
28.78° 18.32°
24.18° 15.44°
20.82° 13.36° 18.27° 11.79°
16.27° 10.56°
14.66°
25.03°
26.76° 20.36°
22.52° 17.20°
19.41° 14.91° 17.05° 13.17°
15.19° 11.80°
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24.56° 22.21°
20.70° 18.80°
17.87° 16.32° 15.70° 14.43°
14.00° 12.94°
12.62°
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Maintaining Tools
Keep your tool in good repair by adopting a
regular maintenance program. Before use,
examine the general condition of your tool.
Inspect guards, switches, tool cord set and
extension cord for damage. Check for loose
screws, misalignment, binding of moving
parts, improper mounting, broken parts and
any other condition that may affect its safe
operation. If abnormal noise or vibration oc-
curs, turn the tool off immediately and have
the problem corrected before further use.
Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged
tools “DO NOT USE” until repaired (see
“Repairs”).
Under normal conditions, re-lubrication is
not necessary until the motor brushes need
to be replaced.After six months to one year,
depending on use, return your tool to the
nearest MILWAUKEE service facility for the
following:
• Lubrication
• Brush inspection and replacement
• Mechanical inspection and cleaning
(gears, spindles, bearings, housing,
etc.)
• Electrical inspection (switch, cord,
armature, etc.)
• Testing toassureproper mechanical and
electrical operation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug your tool before performing
any maintenance. Never disassemble
the tool or try to do any rewiring on
the tool's electrical system. Contact a
MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL
repairs.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, electric
shock and damage to the tool, never
immerseyour toolinliquid orallow a
liquid to flow inside the tool.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep
the tool handles clean, dry and free of oil
or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp
clothtocleanyour tool since certain cleaning
agents and solvents are harmful to plastics
and other insulated parts. Some of these
include:gasoline,turpentine, lacquer thinner,
paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents,
ammonia and household detergents con-
taining ammonia. Never use flammable or
combustible solvents around tools.
Repairs
If your tool is damaged, return the entire tool
to the nearest service center.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the tool before attaching or
removing accessories. Use only spe-
cifically recommended accessories.
Others may be hazardous.
Foracompletelistingofaccessoriesreferto
yourMILWAUKEEElectricToolcatalogor go
on-linetowww.milwaukeetool.com.To obtain
a catalog, contact your local distributor or a
service center.