4
1. Remove the battery pack.
Blade
screw
Blade
Bushing
2. Remove blade screw using a
3/32" hex wrench. Save the
blade screw.
3. Carefully remove old blade,
keeping fingers away from
the cutting edge, and discard
of properly.
4. Insert new blade.
5. Position the blade according
to bushing size
Small Bushings
1-5/16
″
OD
Blades are positioned
fully outward
Blades are positioned
fully inward
Large Bushings
1-3/4
″
OD
Small Bushings
1-5/16
″
OD
Blades are positioned
fully outward
Blades are positioned
fully inward
Large Bushings
1-3/4
″
OD
Small Bushings
1-5/16" OD
Blades are positioned
fully outward
Large Bushings
1-3/4" OD
Blades are positioned
fully inward
6. Hand tighten screw securely with a 3/32" hex wrench.
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
wear proper eye protection marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Using the Control Switch
The control switch may be set to three positions: for
-
ward, reverse and lock. Due to a lockout mechanism,
the control switch can only be adjusted when the trig
-
ger is not pressed. Always allow the motor to come
to a complete stop before using the control switch.
LOCK - Push to CENTER
Forward
Reverse
1. For
forward
(clockwise) rotation, push the control
switch in the direction shown.
Check the direction
of rotation before use.
2. For
reverse
(counterclockwise) rotation, push the
control switch in the direction shown.
Check the
direction of rotation before use.
3. To
lock
the trigger, push the control switch to the
center position. The trigger will not work when the
control switch is in the locked (middle) position.
Always remove the battery pack before performing
maintenance or changing accessories. Always
lock the trigger or remove the battery pack before
storing the tool and any time the tool is not in use.
Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
These tools may be operated at any speed from 0
to full speed.
1. To
start
the tool,
press
the trigger.
NOTE:
An LED
is turned on when the switch is pressed.
2. To
vary
the speed, increase or decrease pressure
on the trigger. The further the trigger is pressed,
the greater the speed.
3. To
stop
the tool,
release
the trigger.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
specified for the battery. For spe
-
cific charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To
remove
the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
To
insert
the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Attaching and Removing Bushings
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Choose the appropriate bushing for the job.
WARNING!
For specific bushing information, read
the manual supplied by the bushing manufacturer.
3. To
attach
a bushing, press in bushing latch (1).
4. Insert bushing (2).
5. Rotate the bushing by hand until it locks in place (3).
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2
3
Fuel Gauge
To determine the amount of charge left in the battery,
turn the tool
ON
. The Fuel Gauge will light up for 2-3
seconds. When less than 10% of charge is left, 1 light
on the fuel gauge will flash 4 times.
To signal the end of charge, 1 light on the fuel gauge
will flash 8 times and the tool will not run. Charge
the battery pack.
If the battery becomes too hot, the fuel gauge lights
will flash in an alternating pattern and the tool will not
run. Allow the battery to cool down.
Setting the Depth Gauge
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Loosen depth gauge lock a half turn (counterclock
-
wise). Do not remove the gauge lock.
3. Slide the depth gauge in or out to the desired
stripping length.
4. Tighten the depth gauge lock (clockwise).
WARNING
Blade is sharp. Keep hands away
from cutting edges and moving
parts. Avoid cutting short pieces of material that
put hands near blades. Lacerations can occur.
Blade Replacement
Replace the blades when they become dull, rounded,
chipped, damaged or when they no longer strip the
wire jacket. When using MILWAUKEE bushings,
follow the below instructions to replace the blades.
When using bushings from other manufacturers,
follow the blade manufacturers' blade replacement
instructions. See Specifications for replacement
blades numbers.
