Milwaukee M18 FMS254-0 User manual

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M18 FUEL™ 0010"DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND SLIDING
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
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tions provided with this power tool. Failure to
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warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to
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tery-operated (cordless) power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered ordark
areas invite accidents.
•Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
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which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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apowertool.Distractionscancauseyoutolosecontrol.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•Powertoolplugsmustmatchtheoutlet.Nevermodify
thepluginanyway.Donotuseanyadapterplugswith
earthed(grounded) powertools. 8QPRGL¿HGSOXJV
andmatchingoutletswillreduceriskofelectricshock.
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surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
•Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
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carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
movingparts.Damagedorentangledcordsincrease
the risk of electric shock.
•Whenoperatingapowertooloutdoors,useanexten-
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ableforoutdoorusereducestherisk ofelectricshock.
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(GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces
the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
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moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
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eyeprotection. Protectiveequipmentsuch asadust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
protectionused forappropriate conditionswill reduce
personal injuries.
•Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
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the tool. &DUU\LQJSRZHUWRROVZLWK\RXU¿QJHURQWKH
switch or energiVing power tools that have the switch
on invites accidents.
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thepowertoolon.Awrenchorakeyleftattachedtoaro-
tatingpartofthepowertoolmayresultinpersonalinjury.
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at all times. This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from
movingparts. Looseclothes,jewelryorlong haircan
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.
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tool safety principles. A careless action c
an cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
•Donotforcethepowertool.Usethecorrectpowertool
foryourapplication. Thecorrectpowertoolwilldothe
jobbetterandsaferattherateforwhichitwasdesigned.
•Donotusethepowertooliftheswitchdoesnotturn
itonand off. Anypowertoolthatcannotbecontrolled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
•Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
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changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
•Storeidlepowertoolsoutofthereachofchildrenand
donotallowpersonsunfamiliarwiththepowertool
ortheseinstructionstooperatethepowertool.Pow-
ertoolsaredangerousinthehandsofuntrainedusers.
•Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
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of parts and any other condition that may affect
the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
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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 po
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in accordance with these instructions, taking into
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performed.Useofthepowertoolforoperationsdifferent
fromthoseintendedcouldresultinahazardoussituation.
•Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
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manufacturer.A chargerthatis suitable forone type
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with another battery pack.
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that can make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting thebattery terminals togethermay
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eyes,additionallyseekmedicalhelp. Liquidejected
from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
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risk of injury.

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sive temperature. ([SRVXUHWR¿UHRUWHPSHUDWXUH
above °&(°)) may cause explosion.
•Follow allcharginginstructions and donotcharge
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SERVICE
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person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
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of battery packs should only be performed by the
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
MITR(SAWS
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rods, studs, etc. Abrasivedustcausesmovingparts
suchas thelower guardto jam.Sparks fromabrasive
cutting will burn the lower guard, the kerf insert and
other plastic parts.
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you must always keep your hand at least 100 mm
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close to the saw blade, there is an increased risk of
injury from blade contact.
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inanyway. Unrestrainedormovingworkpiecescould
be thrown at high speeds, causing injury.
•Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull
thesawthroughtheworkpiece.Tomakeacut,raise
the saw head and pull it out over the workpiece
withoutcutting, startthemotor,pressthesawhead
down and push the saw through the workpiece.
Cutting on the pull stroke is likely to cause the saw
blade to climb on top of the workpiece and violently
throw the blade assembly towards the operator.
•Never cross your hand over the intended line of
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Supportingtheworkpiece “cross handed”i.e. holding
the workpiece to the right of the saw blade with your
left hand or vice versa is very dangerous.
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closer than 100 mm from either side of the saw
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UHDVRQZKLOHWKHEODGHLVVSLQQLQJThe proximity
of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not be
obvious and you may be seriously injured.
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IHQFHDQGWDEOHDORQJWKHOLQHRIWKHFXWBent or
warped workpieces can twist or shift and may cause
bindingonthespinningsawbladewhilecutting.There
shouldbenonails orforeignobjectsinthe workpiece.
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woodscraps, etc., exceptfor theworkpiece. Small
debrisorloosepiecesofwoodorotherobjectsthatcon-
tacttherevolvingbladecanbethrownwithhighspeed.
•Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple
workpiecescannot beadequately clampedor braced
and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
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facereducestheriskofthemitrHsawbecomingunstable.
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fenceissetcorrectlytosupporttheworkpieceand
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system. Without turning the tool “ON” and with no
workpiece on the table, move the saw blade through
a complete simulated cut to assure there will be no
interference or danger of cutting the fence.
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saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or
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wider than the mitrHsaw table can tip if not securely
supported.If thecut-offpieceorworkpiecetips, itcan
liftthelowerguardorbethrown bythespinningblade.
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supportfortheworkpiece cancausethe bladetobind
or the workpiece to shift during the cutting operation
pulling you and the helper into the spinning blade.
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get wedged against the blade and thrown violently.
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properly support round material such as rods or
WXELQJRods have a tendency to roll while being cut,
causingtheblade to“bite”and pullthework withyour
hand into the blade.
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workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the workpiece
being thrown.
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themitre sawoff. Wait forallmoving partsto stop
and disconnect the plug from the power source
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free the jammed material. Continued sawing with
a jammed workpiece could cause loss of control or
damage to the mitrHsaw.
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your hand near the coasting blade is dangerous.
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head is completely in the down position. The
braking action of the saw may cause the saw head to
besuddenlypulleddownward,causingarisk ofinjury.
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WARNING
Somedustcreatedbypowersanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to
causecancer,birthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
•lead from lead-based paint
•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
•arsenicandchromiumfromchemically-treatedlumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposuretothesechemicals:workinawellventilated
area,andworkwithapprovedsafetyequipment,such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
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1. Saw head
2. Trigger handle
3. Lower guard
4. Fence hand holds
5. Fences (2)
6. Turntable
7. Mounting holes (4)
8. MitrHlock lever
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
9. Detent lever
10.Detent override knob
11.Kerf plate
12.MitrHangle pointer
13.MitrHangle scale
14.No Hands Zone circle
15.Carrying handles
16.Fence lock knobs (2)
17.Face board mounting holes (4)
18.Workpiece clamp
19.Slide rails
20.Bevel angle pointers (2)
21.Bevel angle scale
22.Head lock-down pin
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SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
NoLoad Revolutionsper Minute(RPM)
No Hands Zone - Keep hands out of
the No Hands Zone at all times during
use. Contact with blade will result in
serious injury.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No............................................M18FMS254-0
Volts..............................................................18 DC
Battery Type.................................................M18™
Charger Type................................................M18™
No Load RPM..................................................4000
Arbor Size.....................................................
... 30 mm
Blade Size .........................................254 mm (10")
Blade Thickness (Kerf)................ Max 3 mm (1/8")
Weight ........................................................ 20.4 kg
CAPACITIES
Mitre Cuts
Max Height at 90o..............146 mm H at 39 mm W
Max Height at 45o
Mitre Left.........146 mm H at 25 mm W Left Side
.......146 mm H at 31 mm W Right Side
Mitre Right.......146 mm H at 33 mm W Left Side
........91 mm H at 205 mm W Right Side
Max Width at 90o..............289 mm W at 91 mm H
Max Width at 45o............. 205 mm W at 91 mm H
Compound Cuts ..............45oMitre and 45oBevel
Left ...................................205 mm W at 51 mm H
Right............................... 205 mm W at 38 mm H
Groove Cuts Max Depth...........................63 mm H
23.Trigger
24.Trigger lock
25.Cut-line indicator switch
26.Handle
27.Depth stop adjustment knob
28. Bevel adjustment lever
29.Dust chute
30.Dust bag
31.Slide rail transport lock
32.Kickstand
33.Hand stop
34.Workpiece clamp sockets (2)
35.Wrench storage
36.6 mmHex Wrench
37.Chop lock lever
38.Depth stop lever
39.Spindle lock
40. Light
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