To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug tool before attaching
or removing accessories or making adjustments. Use only specifi -
cally recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous.
Selecting Blade
Select a blade appropriate for your application. Refer to the "Accessories"
section for a list of blades for this tool.
Always use sharp blades. Dull blades tend to overload the tool and increase
the chance of KICKBACK. Only use blades with a maximum safe operating
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
abrasive 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.
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 (Fig. 1).
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.
• If the guard immediately springs back into place, it is working correctly
and you may continue with use.
• If the guard does not immediate spring back into place, clean the upper
and lower guards to remove all chips and debris. Then, check
the operation again by starting with step 1.
• If the guard still does not immediately spring back into place, contact a
MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
Removing and Installing Chip Container
• NEVER operate tool when guards and chip container are not
installed. Serious injury may occur.
• To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses
with side shields when removing the chip container. Chips and
debris may fl y up into the face.
1.
Unplug tool before removing or installing chip container.
2.
To remove the chip container, open the latch and pull the chip container
off of the tab.
3.
To install the chip container, fi t the tab pin onto the tab, position the
chip container, and secure the latch.
TOOL ASSEMBLY
WARNING
WARNING
Installing and Removing Blades (Figs. 1 & 2)
Fig. 1
Spindle lock
button
1.
Unplug tool before installing or removing blades.
2.
Remove the chip container (see "Removing and Installing Chip Con-
tainer").
3.
Place the saw on a fl at surface with the blade facing up (Fig. 1). To
remove the blade bolt from the spindle, push in the spindle lock button
and hold. Using the wrench provided with the tool, turn the blade bolt
counterclockwise. Remove the blade bolt and outer blade fl ange. Do
not remove the inner blade fl ange.
4.
Remove the blade from the spindle. Always clean the spindle, upper
guard, lower guard, and blade fl anges to remove any chips and de-
bris.
5.
To install a blade, place the blade on the spindle with the teeth
pointing in the same direction as the arrow on the lower guard
(Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
6.
Place the blade fl ange on the spindle and hand tighten the blade
bolt.
7.
While holding in the spindle lock button, use the wrench to turn the
blade bolt clockwise and tighten securely.
8.
Replace the chip container (see "Removing and Installing Chip Con-
To remove, turn
counterclockwise
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