OPERATOR'S MANUAL Cat. No. M18 FCSRH66 M18 FUEL™ 184 MM (7-1/4") REAR HANDLE CIRCULAR SAW WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
•Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left 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 and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
•When battery pack is not in use, keep it away Further safety instructions for all saws from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, Kickback causes and related warnings keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, - Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed, that can make a connection from one terminal or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to another.
Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material. Electric tools and electronic equipment that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility. •Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path.
ASSEMBLY WARNING Recharge only with Checking the Operation of the Lower Guard the charger 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 manual supplied with your charger and battery. guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris. Removing/Inserting the Battery 1.
Universal Hose Adaptor Use the universal hose adaptor to attach the saw to a vacuum hose. 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Remove the screw and dust Outer chute from the upper guard. blade 3. Insert the vacuum hose adapwasher tor into the upper guard and tighten the screw securely. 4. Connect the vacuum hose to the adaptor, twisting together to secure. 5. To remove, reverse the proceInner dure. blade Always use either the dust chute Blade WARNING or vacuum hose adaptor/vacuum.
•Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers and position your arms to resist kickback forces. must be tight and secure before making cut. If Position your body to either side of the blade, but blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause not in line with the blade. Kickback could cause binding and kickback. the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can •Use extra caution when sawing into existing be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions walls or other blind areas.
- Adjust for desired width by lining up the selected ger immediately. Correct problem before continu- measurement with the sighting notch and lock setting ing (see “Preventing Kickback”). with thumb screw. and blade comes to a complete stop before setting down saw. Troubleshooting If blade does not want to follow straight line: • Teeth are dull on one side. This is caused by hitting a hard object such as a nail or stone, dulling teeth on one side.
Pocket Cutting Pocket cuts are made in the middle of the workpiece when it can not be cut from an edge. We recommend using a SAWZALL™ for this type of cut. However, if you must use a circular saw to make a pocket cut, USE EXTREME CAUTION. 1. Beginning at a corner, line up sighting notch with of shoe on workpiece. Blade should be just above cutting line, but not touching it. Raise lower guard using lower guard lever. 2. Pull trigger. Allow the blade to come to full speed.
MAINTENANCE reduce the risk of injury, always WARNING To unplug the charger and remove the battery pack from the charger or tool before performing any maintenance. Never disassemble the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a MILWAUKEE® service facility for ALL repairs. Maintaining Tool Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND Please refer to Australian and New Zealand warranty supplied with tool. This warranty applies only to product sold by authorised dealers in Australia and New Zealand. SERVICE - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND MILWAUKEE® prides itself in producing a premium quality product that is Nothing But Heavy DutyTM. Your satisfaction with our products is very important to us! If you encounter any problems with the operation of this tool, please contact your authorised MILWAUKEE® dealer.
