Use and Care Manual

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The amount of orbital action may be adjusted by mov-
ing the orbital control switch to any position between
the two symbols. For larger orbital action, move the
orbit control switch closer to the orbital cut symbol
. For smaller orbital action, move the orbit control switch
closer to the straight cut symbol
.
Orbital action may be adjusted when the tool is running.
NOTE: Orbital action will not operate if the blade is
installed upside down.
Electric Brake
The electric brake engages when the trigger is re-
leased, causing the blade to stop and allowing you
to proceed with your work. Generally, the saw blade
stops within two seconds. However, there may be a
delay between the time you release the trigger and
when the brake engages. Occasionally the brake may
miss completely. If the brake misses frequently, the
saw needs servicing by an authorized MILWAUKEE
service facility. Always wait for the blade to stop com-
pletely before removing the saw from the workpiece.
General Cutting
For straight or contour cutting from an edge, line
the blade up with your cutting line. Before the blade
contacts the workpiece, grasp the handle rmly and
pull the trigger. Then guide the tool along your cutting
line. Always hold the shoe at against the workpiece
to avoid excessive vibration.
Cutting Metals
Begin cutting at a slow speed, gradually increasing
speed as you cut. When cutting into metals or hard
materials that can not be cut from an edge, drill a
starting hole larger than the widest part of the blade.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of explosion,
electric shock and property dam-
age, always check the work area for hidden gas
pipes, electrical wires or water pipes when mak-
ing blind or plunge cuts.
Plunge Cutting
This MILWAUKEE Sawzall
®
is ideal for plunge cut-
ting directly into surfaces that can not be cut from
an edge, such as walls or oors. Plunge cutting may
be done two ways depending on how the blade is
inserted. Column A shows how to plunge cut with the
teeth of the blade facing downward. Column B shows
how to plunge cut with the teeth of the blade facing
upward. Do not plunge cut into metal surfaces (see
"Cutting Metals").
1. Insert the blade into the tool.
If you inserted the blade with the teeth facing
downward, hold the tool as shown in Column A,
resting the edge of the shoe on the workpiece.
If you inserted the blade with the teeth facing up-
ward, hold the tool as shown in Column B, resting
the edge of the shoe on the workpiece.
2. With the blade just above the workpiece, pull the
trigger. Using the edge of the shoe as a pivot, lower
the blade into the workpiece as shown.
3. As the blade starts cutting, raise the handle of
the tool slowly until the shoe rests rmly on the
workpiece. Then guide the tool along your cutting
line to acquire the desired cut.
NOTE: To make plunge cutting easier, use a heavy
gauge blade and install the blade with the teeth facing
upward as shown in Column B.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
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.
Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, or any other condition that may a󰀨ect the tool
operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger
to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. After six
months to one year, depending on use, return the
tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE
service facility for inspection.
If the tool does not start or operate at full power with
a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on
the battery pack. If the tool still does not work prop-
erly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a
MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal in-
jury and damage, never immerse
your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or
allow a liquid to ow inside them.
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles
clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain clean-
ing agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and
other insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline,
turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated
cleaning solvents, ammonia and household deter-
gents containing ammonia. Never use ammable or
combustible solvents around tools.
Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest service center.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING
Use only recommended accesso-
ries. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.