Milwaukee M18 2629-20 User manual

PERSONAL SAFETY
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WORK AREA SAFETY
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
•Do notoperatepowertoolsinexplosiveatmos-
pheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Powertoolscreate sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
•Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
•Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
•Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. Thereisan increased risk ofelectric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
•Do not exposepower tools to rain orwet condi-
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
•Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
•When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk
of electric shock.
•If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Useof an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
•If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow the 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 warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
•Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
•Do notuse the power tool ifthe switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
•Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such pre-
ventivesafetymeasuresreduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
•Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Powertoolsaredangerousin the
hands of untrained users.
•Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Manyaccidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
•Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
•Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc., in accordance with these instructions,
takinginto account the working conditionsand
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sensewhen operatinga power tool.Do
not use apower toolwhile you aretired or under
theinfluence of drugs, alcoholor medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
•Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearingprotectionusedforappropriateconditions
will reduce personal injuries.
•Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carryingpowertools with
yourfingeron the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
•Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. Awrench or a key left
•Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.
•Use power tools only with specifically desig-
nated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
Cat. No.
2629-20
M18TM BAND SAW
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S
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•Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, when performing anoperation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring
or its own cord. Cutting accessories contacting
a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool “live” and could give the operator an
electric shock.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION SYMBOLOGY
SPECIFICATIONS
ASSEMBLY
WARNING Recharge only with the
charger specified for the battery. For specific
charging instructions, read the operator’s
manualsuppliedwithyour chargerandbattery.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
To insert thebattery,slide the pack into the body of
the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
1. Trigger lock
2. Trigger
3. Handle
4. Material guide
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1
6
3
4
5
7
8
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5. Blade
6. Tension lock handle
7. Blade release button
8. Front handle
9. LED ON button
Tool Capacities
Cat. No. Volts FPM Recommended Blades Round Stock Rectangular Stock
2629-20 * 18 DC 480 35-3/8" X 1/2" X .020 Bi-Metal 3-1/4" 3-1/4" x 3-1/4"
* Use only Milwaukee M18TM Battery Packs Cat. No. 48-11-1828
•DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area
and the blade. Keep your second hand on
handle. If both hands are holding the saw, they
cannot be cut by the blade.
•Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
replacement.
•WARNING: Some dust created bypowersanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
•lead from lead-based paint
•crystalline silicafrombricks and cementandother
masonry products, and
•arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk fromthese exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment,such as those dustmasksthat are spe-
cially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING Always lock trigger or
remove battery pack before changing or re-
moving accessories. Only use accessories
specifically recommendedfor this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Blades and Blade Selection
The blade dimensions required for this band saw
is:.020"thickness,1/2" width and 35-3/8" in length.
Thespecial.020"thickness reduces flexure fatigue
andprovidesmaximumtoothlife.Tomaximize cut-
ting life, use a blade with the correct pitch (teeth
per inch) for the specific cutting job.
Bladesare available inseveralpitches. To selectthe
proper blade, three factors should be considered:
The size, shape, and type of material to be cut.
The following suggestions are for selecting the
right blade for various cutting operations. Keep in
mindthatthese are broad guidelines and thatblade
requirementsmay vary dependinguponthespecific
size, shape and type of material to be cut. Gener-
ally, soft materials require coarse pitch blades and
hardmaterialsrequire fine pitchblades.Usecoarse
pitch blades for thick work and fine pitch blades for
thinwork.Itisimportanttokeepatleastthreeteeth
in the cut (see "Typical Application").
Adjusting the 2-Position Material Guide
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. To raise the guide totheupperposition,press up
firmly to disengage the bottom position detent.
Slide the guide to the upper position.
3. To lower the guide, pull down firmly to engage
the bottom-position detent.
Changing Blades
1. REMOVE BATTERY PACK BEFORE CHANG-
ING OR REMOVING BLADES.
2. Raise the material guide to the upper position.
3. Turnthe tension lock handle located on the front
of the saw 180° counterclockwise.
• For tough stock 3/16" up to
3-1/4" in diameter or width.
• For tough stock 5/32" to 3/4" in
diameter or width.
• For thin-wall tubing and thin
sheets heavier than 21 gauge.
• For thin-wall tubing and thin
sheets heavier than 21 gauge.
10 Teeth per Inch
14 Teeth per Inch
18 Teeth per Inch
24 Teeth per Inch
4. To remove the blade:
a. Pull the blade out of the guides.
Trigger Lock
To lock the trigger, push the Trigger Lock to the
right. The trigger will not work while the switch
is in the locked position. Always lock the trigger
and remove the battery pack before performing
maintenance and when changing accessories.
Lock the trigger when storing the tool and when
the tool is not in use.
Starting and Stopping
1. To start the tool, grasp both handles firmly and
pull the trigger.
NOTE:TheLEDisturnedonwhenthetriggerispulled.
Fig. 2
WARNING Do not touch blade imme-
diately after use. Blade will be hot.
b. Then, press the Blade Release Button to lift
the blade above the blade guard and remove
completely.
5. To install a blade:
a. Fit the blade around the pulleys.
NOTE: Be sure the teeth face out.
b. Firmly press the blade between the guides.
6. Turn the tension lock handle 180° clockwise to
secure the blade on the pulleys.
7. Adjustthematerialguidetothedesiredposition.
8. Besurethatthe blade lies freely within the guard
channel before starting the tool motor.
BE SURE THAT THE BLADE IS PROPERLY
SEATED ON THE PULLEYS BEFORE START-
ING THE CUT.
LED Worklight
TheLEDworklightisturnedonautomaticallywhen
the trigger is pulled. To turn on the LED to line-up
a cut or light-up the workpiece, press the LED On
Button. The LED will go off automatically after
about 30 seconds.
OPERATION
WARNING Always remove battery
pack before changing or removing accesso-
ries. Only use accessories specifically recom-
mendedforthistool.Othersmaybehazardous.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury,
wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields. Keep hands away from the blade and
all moving parts.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
•When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal
objects that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery termi-
nals together may cause burns or a fire.
•Under abusive conditions, liquid may be eject-
ed from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquidejectedfrom the battery may causeirritation
or burns. SERVICE
•Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. Thiswillensurethatthesafetyofthepower
tool is maintained.
Volts
Direct Current
FPM No Load Surface Feet per
Minute (FPM)
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
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ACCESSORIES
WARNINGAlwaysremove batterypack
before changing or removing accessories.
Onlyuseaccessories specificallyrecommend-
ed for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repairbyadoptinga regular maintenance program.
After six months to one year, depending on use,
return the tool, battery pack and charger to A
MILWAUKEE service facility for:
• Lubrication
• Mechanicalinspectionandcleaning(gears,spin-
dles, bearings, housing, etc.)
• Electrical inspection (battery pack, charger,
motor)
• Testing toassureproper mechanical andelectrical
operation
If the tool does not start or operate at full power
withafully charged battery pack,cleanthecontacts
on the battery pack. If the tool still does not work
properly, return the tool, charger and battery pack,
to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Cleandustanddebrisfromchargerandtool vents.
Keep tool handles clean, dry and free of oil or
grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to
cleanthetool, batterypackandchargersincecertain
cleaningagents and solvents areharmfulto plastics
and other insulated parts. Some of these include
gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner,
chlorinatedcleaning solvents, ammonia andhouse-
hold detergents containing ammonia. Never use
flammable or combustible solvents around tools.
Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and
charger to the nearest service center.
WARNING To reduce the risk of per-
sonal injury and damage, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or allow
a liquid to flow inside them.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug the charger and remove the
battery pack from the charger or tool before
performing any maintenance. Never disas-
semble the tool, battery pack or charger.
Contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for
ALL repairs.
Fig. 3
Correct Incorrect
2. Tostop the tool,releasethe trigger.Allowthetool
to come to a complete stop before removing the
blade from a partial cut or laying the tool down.
Typical Application
1. Keep the blade off the workpiece until the motor
has reached full speed.
2. Start cutting on a surface where the greatest
number of teeth will be in contact with the work-
piece at one time.
3. Place the material guide against the workpiece
and lower the moving saw blade into the cut.
4. Donotbeardown while cutting.Theweight of the
toolwillsupplyadequatepressureforthefastest
cutting.
5. When completing a cut, hold the tool firmly so it
will not fall against the workpiece.
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