5
OPERATION
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accesso-
ries. Only use accessories specifically recom
-
mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, always wear safety
goggles or glasses with side shields.
Trigger Lock
To
lock
the trigger, push the trigger lock from the
side of the tool. The trigger will not work while the
switch is in the locked position. Always lock the trig
-
ger and remove the battery pack before performing
maintenance and changing accessories. Lock the
trigger when storing the tool and when the tool is
not in use.
To
unlock
the trigger, push the trigger lock from the
side of the tool.
Selecting Mode
Allow the tool to come to a complete stop before
changing modes. Press the selector button
to cycle
between the settings. Select wireless
to change
the default settings via the ONE-KEY App on your
smart device.
Default Max SPM
Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 Setting 4
Max
SPM
1500
2400
3000
3000
Ramp-up
Time*
1 sec.
2 sec.
3 sec.
N/A
* Ramp-up time is the amount of time it takes for the tool
to reach Max Speed. This is beneficial for cutting through
dense materials by allowing the blade to bite into the
material before increasing in speed, assisting in making a
smoother, more accurate cut.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal in-
jury, always hold tool securely.
Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
1. To
start
the tool, grasp the handle firmly and pull
the trigger.
2. To
vary
the speed, increase or decrease the pres-
sure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled,
the greater the speed.
3. To
stop
the tool, release the trigger. Make sure the
blade comes to a complete stop before removing
the blade from a partial cut or laying the tool 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 firmly and
pull the trigger. Then guide the tool along your cutting
line. Always hold the shoe flat 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 floors. 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 firmly 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.
A
B
