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11
Plunge Cutting
Plunge cuts are made in the middle of the
workpiece when it can not be cut from an
edge. We recommend using a Sawzall
®
reciprocating saw or jig saw for this type of
cut. However, if you must use a circular saw
to make a plunge cut, USE EXTREME CAU-
TION. To maintain control of the saw during
plunge cutting, keep both hands on the saw.
1. Beginning at a corner, line up the sight line
with your cutting line. Tilt the saw forward,
fi rmly fi xing the front of the shoe on the
workpiece (Fig. 8). The blade should be
just above cutting line, but not touching
it. Raise the lower guard using the lower
guard lever.
2. To start the saw, push the lock-off button
down while pulling the trigger. Allow the
motor to reach full speed before beginning
cut. Using the front of the shoe as a hinge
point, gradually lower the back end of the
saw into the workpiece. Release the lower
guard lever and grasp the front handle.
3. When the shoe rests fl at against work-
piece, advance the saw to the far corner
(Fig. 9). Release the trigger and allow the
blade to come to a complete stop before
removing it from workpiece. Repeat the
above steps for each side of the opening.
Use a Sawzall
®
reciprocating saw, jig saw
or small hand saw to fi nish the corners if
they are not completely cut through.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger
in good repair by adopting a regular main-
tenance program. After six months to one
year, depending on use, return thetool,
battery pack and charger to
A MILWAUKEE
service facility for:
• Lubrication
• Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears,
spindles, bearings, housing, etc.)
• Electrical inspection (battery pack, charger,
motor)
• Testing to assure proper mechanical and
electrical operation
If the tool does not start or operate at full pow-
er with a fully charged battery pack, clean
the contacts on the battery pack. If the tool
still does not work properly, return the tool,
charger and battery pack, to a
MILWAUKEE
service facility for repairs.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from charger and tool
vents. Keep tool handles clean, dry and free
of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a
damp cloth to clean the tool, battery pack
and charger since certain cleaning agents
and solvents are harmful to plastics and other
insulated parts. Some of these include gaso-
line, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner,
chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and
household detergents containing ammonia.
Never use fl ammable or combustible solvents
around tools.
Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and
charger to the nearest service center listed on
the back cover of this operator's manual.
WARNING
To reduce the risk
of personal injury and damage, never
immerse your tool, battery pack or
charger in liquid or allow a liquid to fl ow
inside them.
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.
ACCESSORIES
For a complete listing of accessories refer to
your
MILWAUKEE
Electric Tool catalog or go
online to www.milwaukeetool.com. To obtain
a catalog, contact your local distributor or a
service center listed on the back cover of this
operator’s manual.
FIVE YEAR TOOL LIMITED WARRANTY
WARNING
Always remove
battery pack before changing or remov-
ing accessories. Only use accessories
specifi cally recommended for this tool.
Others may be hazardous.
Every
MILWAUKEE
electric power tool (including battery charger) is warranted to the original
purchaser only to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to certain excep-
tions,
MILWAUKEE
will repair or replace any part on a electric power tool which, after examina-
tion, is determined by
MILWAUKEE
to be defective in material or workmanship for a period of
fi ve (5) years* after the date of purchase. Return the electric power tool and a copy of proof
of purchase to a
MILWAUKEE
factory Service/Sales Support Branch location or
MILWAUKEE
Authorized Service Station, freight prepaid and insured, are requested for this warranty to be
effective. This warranty does not apply to damage that
MILWAUKEE
determines to be from
repairs made or attempted by anyone other than
MILWAUKEE
authorized personnel, misuse,
alterations, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents.
* The warranty period for Hoists (lever, hand chain, & electric chain hoists), all Ni-CD battery
packs, Work Lights (cordless fl ashlights), Job Site Radios, and Trade Titan™ Industrial Work
Carts is one (1) year from the date of purchase. *The warranty period for Li-Ion battery packs
that do not contain V™-technology – 4.0 volts through 18.0 volts - is two (2) years from the
date of purchase.
*There is a separate warranty for V™-technology Li-Ion Battery Packs V™18 volts and above
that accompany V™-technology cordless power tools:
*Every MILWAUKEE V™-technology Li-Ion Battery Pack 18 volts or above is covered by an
initial 1000 Charges/2 Years free replacement warranty. This means that for the earlier of
the fi rst 1000 charges or two (2) years from the date of purchase/fi rst charge, a replacement
battery will be provided to the customer for any defective battery free of charge. Thereafter,
customers will also receive an additional warranty on a pro rata basis up to the earlier of the
fi rst 2000 charges or fi ve (5) Years from the date of purchase/fi rst charge. This means that
every customer gets an additional 1000 charges or three (3) years of pro rata warranty on
the V™-technology Li-Ion Battery Pack 18 volts or above depending upon the amount of use.
During this additional warranty period, the customer pays for only the useable service received
over and above the fi rst 1000 Charges/2 years, based on the date of fi rst charge and number
of charges found on the battery pack via Milwaukee’s V™-technology Service Reader.
Warranty Registration is not necessary to obtain the applicable warranty on a
MILWAUKEE
product. The manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine the warranty period
if no proof of purchase is provided at the time warranty service is requested.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE EXCLUSIVE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT REMEDIES DE-
SCRIBED HEREIN IS A CONDITION OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
EVERY
MILWAUKEE
PRODUCT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS CONDITION, YOU
SHOULD NOT PURCHASE THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL
MILWAUKEE
BE LI-
ABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES,
OR FOR ANY COSTS, ATTORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, LOSSES OR DELAYS ALLEGED
TO BE AS A CONSEQUENCE OF ANY DAMAGE TO, FAILURE OF, OR DEFECT IN ANY
PRODUCT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIMS FOR LOSS OF PROFITS.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CON-
DITIONS, WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. WITHOUT LIMITING THE
GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING,
MILWAUKEE
DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, AND ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES.
This warranty applies to product sold in the U.S.A., Canada and Mexico only.
Please consult the ‘Service Center Search’ in the Parts & Service section of
MILWAUKEE
’s web-
site www.milwaukeetool.com or call 1.800.SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878) to locate your nearest
service facility for warranty and non-warranty service on a
MILWAUKEE
electric power tool.
WARNING
To reduce the risk
of electric shock, check work area for
hidden pipes and wires before making
plunge cuts.
Fig. 8
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