Use and Care Manual

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• Hold power tools by insulated gripping sur-

faces when performing an operation where

the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or

its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make

exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock

the operator.

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure

and support the workpiece to a stable plat-

form. Holding the work by hand or against your

body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of

control.

• Keep hands away from all cutting edges and

moving parts.

• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry

important information. If unreadable or missing,

contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free

replacement.

• WARNING Some dust created by power sanding,

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

specifically designed to filter out microscopic

particles.

Speciﬁ cations

Cat. No.

Volts

Amps

No Load

RPM

Stroke

Length

6509-31

6519-30

120

0 - 3 000

3/4”

1-1/8”

PERSONAL SAFETY

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WORK AREA SAFETY

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or

dark areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-

spheres, such as in the presence of ﬂ ammable

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool. Distractions can cause

you to lose control.

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any

adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power

tools. Unmodiﬁ ed plugs and matching outlets will

reduce risk of electric shock.

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-

tions. Water entering a power tool will increase

the risk of electric shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges

or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use

of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk

of electric shock.

• If operating a power tool in a damp location

is unavoidable, use a residual current device

(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces

the risk of electric shock.

up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with

your ﬁ nger on the switch or energising power tools

that have the switch on invites accidents.

• 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, clothing and gloves

away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-

lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, ﬁ re and/or

serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term

"power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-

operated (cordless) power tool.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• If devices are provided for the connection of

dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure

these are connected and properly used. Use of

dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct

power tool for your application. The correct

power tool will do the job better and safer at the

rate for which it was designed.

• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not

turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must

be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or the battery pack from the power tool

before making any adjustments, changing

accessories, or storing power tools. Such

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

starting the power tool accidentally.

• Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-

dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with

the power tool or these instructions to operate

the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the

hands of untrained users.

• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment

or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts

and any other condition that may affect the

power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the

power tool repaired before use. Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges

are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits

etc., in accordance with these instructions,

taking into account the working conditions and

the work to be performed. Use of the power tool

for operations different from those intended could

result in a hazardous situation.

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool.

Do not use a power tool while you are tired

or under the inﬂ uence of drugs, alcohol or

medication. A moment of inattention while oper-

ating power tools may result in serious personal

injury.

• Use personal protective equipment. Always

wear eye protection. Protective equipment such

as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or

hearing protection used for appropriate conditions

will reduce personal injuries.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the

switch is in the off-position before connecting

to power source and/or battery pack, picking

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

SERVICE

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualiﬁ ed

repair person using only identical replacement

parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

• Recharge only with the charger speciﬁ ed by

the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for

one type of battery pack may create a risk of ﬁ re

when used with another battery pack.

• Use power tools only with speciﬁ cally desig-

nated battery packs. Use of any other battery

packs may create a risk of injury and ﬁ re.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away

from other metal objects like paper clips,

coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal

objects that can make a connection from one

terminal to another. Shorting the battery termi-

nals together may cause burns or a ﬁ re.

• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be eject-

ed from the battery, avoid contact. If contact

accidentally occurs, ﬂ ush with water. If liquid

contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.

Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation

or burns.

Grounded Tools: Tools with Three Prong Plugs

Tools marked “Grounding Required” have a three

wire cord and three prong grounding plug. The

plug must be connected to a properly grounded

outlet (See Figure A). If the tool should electrically

malfunction or break down, grounding provides a

low resistance path to carry electricity away from

the user, reducing the risk of electric shock.

The grounding prong in the plug is connected

through the green wire inside the cord to the

grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the

cord must be the only wire connected to the tool's

grounding system and must never be attached to

an electrically “live” terminal.

Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate

outlet, properly installed and grounded

in accordance with all codes and ordi-

nances. The plug and outlet should

look like those in Figure A.

Double Insulated Tools:

Tools with Two Prong Plugs

Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require

grounding. They have a special double insula-

tion system which satisﬁ es OSHA requirements

and complies with the applicable standards of

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,

the Canadian Standard Asso-

ciation and the National Elec-

trical Code. Double Insulated

tools may be used in either of

the 120 volt outlets shown in

Figures B and C.

GROUNDING

WARNING Improperly connecting the

grounding wire can result in the risk of elec-

tric shock. Check with a qualiﬁ ed electrician

if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is

properly grounded. Do not modify the plug

provided with the tool. Never remove the

grounding prong from the plug. Do not use

the tool if the cord or plug is damaged. If

damaged, have it repaired by a MILWAUKEE

service facility before use. If the plug will not

ﬁ t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by

a qualiﬁ ed electrician.

Fig. A

Fig. B

Fig. C