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GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
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WORK AREA SAFETY
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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PERSONAL SAFETY
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POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
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BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
CIRCULAR SAWS
Cutting procedures
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on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands
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kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reac-
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operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided
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changing or removing accessories.
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Rip & Crosscut
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materials and all types of wood where a slightly
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SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ..................................................... 2530-20
Volts 12 DC
Battery TypeM12™
Charger TypeM12™
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Operating Temperature 0°F to 125°F
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OPERATION
WARNING
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wear proper eye protection marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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ing parts.
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the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the mo-
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cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig
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cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold
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to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw
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may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions
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under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut
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General Operation
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back the saw away from cutting edge a few inches,
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needs servicing by an authorized MILWAUKEE service
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you must always wait for the blade to stop completely
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APPLICATIONS
Cutting Large Panels
Large panels and long boards sag or bend if they are
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leveling and properly supporting the workpiece, the
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cut so that you only cut through the workpiece, not
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of the cut is the distance from the inside of the blade
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for the desired width, and lock the setting by tightening
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When ripping widths greater than 4", clamp or tack 1"
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check work area for hidden pipes
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using a Sawzall
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allow the blade to come to a complete stop before
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Overloading
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Cutting Masonry and Metal
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WARNING
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
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soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain clean-
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