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ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the char-
ger specifi ed for the battery. For specifi c charg-
ing instructions, read the operator’s manual
supplied with your charger and battery.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
To
remove
the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
To
insert
the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
Changing the Blades
Replace the blades when they becomes dull or
chipped. A blade is dull when blade edge appears
dull, rounded, or damaged. Always replace blades
as a set.
Use only
MILWAUKEE
blade Cat. No. 48-44-0410.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove the upper blade bolt with the wrench
provided.
3. Pull off the upper blade, keeping hands away
from the cutting edge.
4. Remove the blade release bolt.
5. Pull off the lower blade, keeping hands away
from the cutting edge.
6. Insert the new lower blade, keeping hands away
from the cutting edge.
7. Insert the blade release bolt and tighten securely
with the wrench provided.
8. Ensure the bolt extends no more than 1/8" above
the side of the blade. If bolt ex-
tends 1/4" above the blade, the
bolt is not properly seated in the
blade bolt hole.
9. Insert the upper blade onto the keyed
spindle.
10. Insert the upper blade bolt and
tighten securely with the wrench provided.
WARNING
Blade is sharp. Keep
hands away from cutting edge. Lacera-
tion can occur.
WARNING
Always remove battery
pack before changing or removing ac-
cessories. Only use accessories specifi cally
recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous.
Correct Incorrect
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
always move blade to the fully closed
position before storing and any time the tool
is not in use.
OPERATION
Fuel Gauge
Pull the trigger to display the battery pack's remain-
ing run time.
Selecting Speed
Select low speed (1) for harder
materials. Select high speed (2)
for softer materials.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury:
•
Do not cut short pieces of material that put
fi ngers near blades. Blade is sharp.
•
Wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields. Material may crack or shatter.
•
Blade is sharp. Keep hands away
from cutting edges and moving
parts. Laceration and amputation
can occur.
Before cutting, ensure upper blade bolt and blade
release bolt are securely tightened.
1. Pull the blade release lever to open the jaws.
2. Insert the workpiece squarely between the lower
blade and the upper blade. Do not attempt to
make angled cuts as it will damage the work-
piece and blade.
3. Hold the tool fi rmly and support the workpiece.
Ensure the workpiece is straight and centered in
the jaws. Keep hands away from blades.
4. Press down on the trigger unlock button and
pull the trigger. Workpiece may move slightly
during the cut.
5. When the cut is complete, release the trigger.
Cutting
ACCESSORIES
For a complete listing of accessories refer to your
MILWAUKEE
Electric Tool catalog or go online
to www.milwaukeetool.com. To obtain a catalog,
contact your local distributor or service center.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack
before changing or removing accessories.
Only use accessories specifi cally recommend-
ed for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
After six months to one year, depending on use,
return the tool, battery pack and charger to a
MILWAUKEE
service facility for:
• Lubrication
• Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears,
spindles, bearings, housing, etc.)
• Electrical inspection (battery pack, charger, motor)
• Testing to assure proper mechanical and electrical
operation
If the tool does not start or operate at full power
with a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts
on the battery pack. If the tool still does not work
properly, return the tool, charger and battery pack,
to a
MILWAUKEE
service facility for repairs.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from charger and tool vents.
Keep tool handles clean, dry and free of oil or grease.
Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the
tool, battery pack and charger since certain cleaning
agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other
insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline,
turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated
cleaning solvents, ammonia and household deter-
gents containing ammonia. Never use fl ammable or
combustible solvents around tools.
Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and char-
ger to the nearest service center.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of per-
sonal injury and damage, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or allow
a liquid to fl ow inside them.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug the charger and remove the
battery pack from the charger or tool before
performing any maintenance. Never disas-
semble the tool, battery pack or charger.
Contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for
ALL repairs.
Cutting Tips
• Use low speed and cut further in from the end of
the material to avoid crooked cuts,.
• Do not attempt angled cuts. It will damage the
blade. Hold the material squarely between the
blades.
• Cut clean material to extend the blade life. Wipe
dirt and debris from material and blades before
beginning the cut.
Jam Release
If the blade becomes jammed in the material, all
fuel gauge LEDs will blink. Follow these steps in
order until the jam is released.
1. Move the speed control switch to "1" and attempt
to complete the cut. If unsuccessful...
2. Move the speed control switch between "1" and
"2" several times back and forth. Pull the blade
release lever. If the jam is not released...
3. Remove the battery pack, then use the hex
wrench to loosen the
blade release bolt
. Loosen
the bolt until the bolt collar is free of the blade.
Pull the blade release lever. Be sure to securely
tighten the blade bolt before continuing work. If
the jam is not released...
4. Remove the upper blade bolt. Be sure to
securely tighten the upper blade bolt before
continuing work.
Troubleshooting
LED
Indication
Cause
4 LEDs fl ash,
tool shuts off
Overload
too large cable/capacity
incorrect material
dull blades
blade jam
1 LED fl ashes
Low battery
Battery is nearing its
end of charge
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
only cut recommended materials (see
"Specifi cations"). Do not attempt to cut other
materials.
