• Always use common sense and be cautious when
using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every
situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.
Do not use this tool if you do not understand these
operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond
your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained
professional for additional information or training.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry impor-
tant information. If unreadable or missing, contact a
MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.
•
Some dust created by power sanding,
WARNING
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 silica from bricks and cement 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 ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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1. Front handle
2. Upper guard
3. Lock-off button
4. Trigger
5. Handle
6. Shoe
7. Lower guard lever
8. Lower guard
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9. Blade bolt
10.Blade flange
11.Blade
12.LED
13.Transparent front
guard
14.Hanger
15.Spindle lock button
16.Depth adjusting lever
17. Wrench
Volts
Direct Current
No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
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US
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ..................................................... 2782-20
Volts.............................................................. 18 DC
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type................................................M18™
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature ......................0°F to 125°F
No Load RPM ..................................................3900
Blade Size .........................................5-3/8" / 5-7/8"
Arbor .............................................................20 mm
Depth of Cut ............................................. 1/8" to 2"
WARNING
cific charging instructions, read the operator's
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
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WARNING
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To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
may be hazardous.
Select a blade appropriate for your application. Refer
to the "Accessories" section for a list of blades to be
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used for the proper applications of this tool.
Always use sharp blades. Dull blades tend to over-
load the tool and increase the chance of KICKBACK.
Only use thin kerf blades with a maximum safe oper-
ating speed greater than the no load RPM marked on
the tool's nameplate. Read the blade manufacturer's
instructions before use. Do not use any type of abra-
sive cut-off wheel or dry diamond cutting blades. Use
the correct blade type for your application. Using the
wrong blade may result in reduced performance or
damage to the blade. Do not use blades that are
cracked or have broken teeth. Do not sharpen ferrous
metal cutting blades; see the blade manufacturer's
recommendations regarding sharpening.
Checking the Operation of the Lower Guard
Check the operation and condition of the lower guard
lever. If the guard and the lever are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower
guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,
gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.
1. Unplug tool before checking the lower guard.
2. Place the tool on its side.
NOTE: This procedure will not show proper lower
guard operation if the tool is not on its side.
3. Grasp the lower guard by the sides and push it all
the way back into the blade housing.
4. Release the lower guard.
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SYMBOLOGY
ASSEMBLY
Recharge only with the charger
specified for the battery. For spe-
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others
Selecting Blade