5
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
remove battery pack before chang
-
ing or removing accessories. Only use acces-
sories specifically recommended for this tool.
Others may be hazardous.
Always wear proper eye protection marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1.
When working in dusty situations, wear appro-
priate respiratory protection or use an OSHA
compliant dust extraction solution.
Speed Dial
MATERIAL SETTING
Mild Steel
Wood
Nail-Embedded
Wood
Stainless Steel
Drywall
Fiberglass
Plastics
Cast Iron
Non-Ferrous
Metals
2-3
5
5
1-3
4-5
1-3
1-3
2-3
2-3
The speed control dial con-
trols the maximum strokes per
minute. The speed will remain
variable to the chosen dial
setting by use of the trigger
switch. Refer to the chart for
recommended dial settings.
*These are only suggested settings;
the actual optimal setting may vary
depending on line voltage, blade
selected and user preference.
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 trigger
and remove the battery pack before performing main-
tenance 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.
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 pressure
on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled, the
greater the speed, up to the speed set by the speed dial.
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.
Orbit Control Switch
This Sawzalls
®
is equipped with an orbit control switch.
The tool may be operated with straight reciprocating
(non orbital) or orbital action. Straight reciprocating
action should be used when a smooth cut is needed.
Orbital action is recommended for fast, aggressive cut-
ting. The optimal orbital action should be determined
by the user for their specific cutting requirements.
1. For straight reciprocating action, move the orbit
control switch to the straight cut symbol
.
2. For orbital action, move the orbit control switch to
-
wards the orbital cut symbol
.
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 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.