Operator's Manual S/N E21C

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OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
wear proper eye protection marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Fuel Gauge
Pull the trigger to display the battery pack's remain-
ing run time.
Selecting Speed
Select low speed (1) for harder
materials. Select high speed (2)
for softer materials.
Cutting
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury:
• Do not cut short pieces of material that put
ngers near blades. Blade is sharp.
• Wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields. Material may crack or shatter.
• Blade is sharp. Keep hands away from
cutting edges and moving parts. Lac-
eration and amputation can occur.
Before cutting, ensure upper blade bolt and blade
release bolt are securely tightened.
1. Pull the blade release lever to open the jaws.
2. Insert the workpiece squarely between the lower
blade and the upper blade. Do not attempt to
make angled cuts as it will damage the workpiece
and blade.
3. Hold the tool rmly and support the workpiece.
Ensure the workpiece is straight and centered in
the jaws. Keep hands away from blades.
4. Press down on the trigger unlock button and pull
the trigger. Workpiece may move slightly during
the cut.
5. When the cut is complete, release the trigger.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
move blade to the fully closed
position before storing and any time the tool is
not in use.
Only cut recommended materials (see "Speci-
cations"). Do not attempt to cut other materials.
Cutting Tips
• Use low speed and cut further in from the end of
the material to avoid crooked cuts,.
• Do not attempt angled cuts. It will damage the blade.
Hold the material squarely between the blades.
• Cut clean material to extend the blade life. Wipe
dirt and debris from material and blades before
beginning the cut.
Jam Release
If the blade becomes jammed in the material, all fuel
gauge LEDs will blink. Follow these steps in order
until the jam is released.
1. Move the speed control switch to "1" and attempt
to complete the cut. If unsuccessful...
2. Move the speed control switch between "1" and
"2" several times back and forth. Pull the blade
release lever. If the jam is not released...
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
specied for the battery. For spe-
cic 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.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
Only use accessories specically
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Blade is sharp. Keep hands away from cutting
edge. Laceration can occur.
Changing the Blades
Replace the blades when they becomes dull or
chipped. A blade is dull when blade edge appears
dull, rounded, or damaged. Always replace blades
as a set.
Use only MILWAUKEE blade Cat. No. 48-44-0410.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove the upper blade bolt with the wrench
provided.
3. Pull o󰀨 the upper blade, keeping hands away from
the cutting edge.
4. Remove the blade release bolt.
5. Pull o󰀨 the lower blade, keeping hands away from
the cutting edge.
6. Insert the new lower blade, keeping hands away
from the cutting edge.
7. Insert the blade release bolt and tighten securely
with the wrench provided.
8. Ensure the bolt extends no more than
Correct
Incorrect
1/8" above the side of the blade. If bolt
extends 1/4" above the blade, the bolt is
not properly seated in the blade bolt
hole.
9. Insert the upper blade onto the keyed
spindle.
10. Insert the upper blade bolt and tighten
securely with the wrench provided.