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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
•Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire
may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
“live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
•
Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body
leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
•
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 spe-
cially designed to fi lter out microscopic particles.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Double Insulated
Amps
Volts
Alternating Current
No Load Strokes
per Minute (SPM)
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
United States and Canada
SYMBOLOGY
1. Quik-Lok tension lever
2. LED light
3. Blade
4. Shoe cover
5. Shoe
6. Orbital action
selector
lever
7. Tilt angle
scale
8. Vacuum
manifold
7
6
5
9
11
10
8
12
13
4
2
1
3
15
14
9. Shoe adjustment lever
10. On/Off switch
11. Lock button
12. Speed control dial
13. Blower adjustment dial
14. Transparent blade cover
15. Cutting guide
Grounded tools require a three wire extension
cord. Double insulated tools can use either a two
or three wire extension cord. As the distance from
the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier
gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with
inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in
voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool
damage. Refer to the table shown to determine the
required minimum wire size.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the
greater the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14
gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16
gauge cord. When using more than one extension
cord to make up the total length, be sure each cord
contains at least the minimum wire size required.
If you are using one extension cord for more than
one tool, add the nameplate amperes and use the
sum to determine the required minimum wire size.
Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
• If you are using an extension cord outdoors, be
sure it is marked with the suffi x “W-A” (“W” in Cana-
da) to indicate that it is acceptable for outdoor use.
• Be sure your extension cord is properly wired
and in good electrical condition. Always replace a
damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a
qualifi ed person before using it.
• Protect your extension cords from sharp objects,
excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
READ AND SAVE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to fi ve volts at
150% of the rated amperes.
EXTENSION CORDS
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge
For Extension Cords*
Extension Cord Length
Nameplate
Amperes
25'
50'
75'
100'
150'
0 - 2.0
2.1 - 3.4
3.5 - 5.0
5.1 - 7.0
7.1 - 12.0
12.1 - 16.0
16.1 - 20.0
18
18
18
18
16
14
12
18
18
18
16
14
12
10
18
18
16
14
12
10
--
18
16
14
12
10
--
--
16
14
12
12
--
--
--
Fig. B Fig. C
Fig. A
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.
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 accord-
ance with all codes and ordinances.
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.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug tool before changing or re-
moving accessories. Only use accessories
specifi cally recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Anti-splinter
device
Shoe
Installing saw blades
Use only T-Shank jig saw blades.
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Firmly rotate the Quik-Lok
tension lever as far as it will
go and hold it in position.
3. Fit the saw blade into the
groove in the support roller
and push it fi rmly into the
plunger as far as it will go;
the lug of the saw blade
must be in the plunger.
4. Release the Quik-Lok ten-
sion lever and the saw blade
is automatically held.
5. Check that the saw blade is
held fi rmly; the slot in the
plunger will be at an angle
to the blade.
Using the anti-splinter device
The anti-splinter device helps
stablize the workpiece and re-
duce workpiece splinter.
To use, slide the anti-splinter
device onto the shoe or shoe
cover. Make sure the anti-splin-
ter device is installed fl ush with
the bottom of the shoe and shoe
cover, as applicable.
Note: Use the transparent blade
cover and anti-splinter device only when the shoe
is perpendicular to the blade.
Using the shoe cover
The shoe cover is used to prevent marring and
scratching of the workpiece surface. To attach the
shoe cover, hook the front of the cover over the
steel shoe. Next, snap the rear of the shoe cover
to the steel shoe. Be sure both sides are snapped
in place.
When the shoe cover is not needed, remove it by
pulling the tabs on rear of the shoe cover outward
from the steel shoe. Unhook the front of the shoe
cover and remove.
Adjusting the shoe
The shoe may be tilted up to 45° in either direction
and moved forward or backward.
To set a tilt angle for angle cuts and bevels,
loosen the shoe adjustment lever and pull the base
forward slightly until the retaining lugs are no longer
engaged. Tilt the shoe to the required preset angle
(15°, 30°, or 45°) as read on the tilt angle scale.
Push back the shoe into the retaining lugs and
tighten the shoe adjustment lever. If angles other
than the presets are required, set the desired an-
gle and tighten the shoe
adjustment lever without
engaging the retaining
lugs.
If very exact angles are
needed it is recommend-
ed that a test cut and
subsequent adjustment
be made.
Plunger
Lug
Slot Blade
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No.
Volts
AC
Amps
No Load Strokes
Per Minute
Length of
Stroke
6268-20
120
6.5
0-3000
1"
