Milwaukee 6519 series, Operator'S Manuar

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OPERATION
Impact Protection System
Select models are equipped with a unique patented gearing system that
provides efficient power transmission and extended life in the most diffi-
cult cutting applications. This durable system will absorb impacts, blade
lock ups, and motor stalls. These models can be used for extreme cutting
applications such as large diameter pipe, thick metal, pallets, and heavy
demolition and renovation work as well as for general purpose cutting.
Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
1. To start the tool, grasp the handle firmly and pull the trigger.
2. To stop the tool, release the trigger. Allow the tool to come to a com-
plete stop before removing the blade from a partial cut or laying the
tool down.
Selecting the Speed Range (Select Models)
The speed control dial controls 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.
Trigger Speed Control Switch
MILWAUKEE Sawzalls
®
are equipped with a trigger speed control switch.
It may be operated at any speed from zero strokes per minute to full
speed. Always start tool before blade contacts the workpiece. To vary the
speed, simply increase or decrease the pressure on the trigger. The fur-
ther the trigger is pulled, the greater the speed. To stop the tool, release
the trigger and allow the tool to stop completely before removing from a
partial cut or before laying the tool down.
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 vibra-
tion.
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. Extend
blade life by using a solid blade cutting lubricant such as MILWAUKEE
Band Saw Blade Lubricant Cat. No. 49-08-4206.
SUGGESTED DIAL SETTINGS*
2-3
5
5
1-3
4-5
1-3
1-3
2-3
2-3
MATERIAL
Mild Steel
Wood
Nail-Embedded Wood
Stainless Steel
Drywall
Fiberglass
Plastics
Cast Iron
Non-Ferrous
Metals
* These are only suggested settings; the actual optimum set-
ting may vary depending on line voltage, blade selected and
user preference.
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 work-
piece.
If you inserted the blade with the teeth facing upward, hold the tool
as shown in Column B, resting the edge of the shoe on the workpiece
as shown.
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.
Plunge Cutting (Fig. 6)
Your MILWAUKEE Sawzall ® is ideal for plunge cutting directly into sur-
faces 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
down. Column B shows how to plunge cut with the teeth of the blade
facing up. Do not plunge cut into metal surfaces (see “Cutting Metals”).
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of explosion, electric shock and
property damage, always check the work area for
hidden gas pipes, electrical wires or water pipes
when making blind or plunge cuts.
Fig. 6