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accessories
Warning
Always remove battery
pack before changing or removing ac-
cessories. Only use accessories specifically
recommended 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.
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 flammable or
combustible solvents around tools.
Repairs
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 flow inside them.
mainTenance
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
disassemble 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 flash,
tool shuts off
Overload
too large cable/capacity
incorrect material
dull blades
blade jam
1 LED flashes Low battery Battery is nearing its
end of charge
Warning
To reduce the risk of injury,
only cut recommended materials (see
"Specifications"). Do not attempt to cut other
materials.
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and char-
ger to the nearest service center
, please visit
www.milwaukeetools.com.au /
www.milwaukeetools.co.nz or contact our
customer service centre (Australia Toll Free
Telephone Number 1300 361 505) (New Zealand
Toll Free Telephone Number 0800 279 624).
For a complete listing of accessories
,
refer to your
MILWAUKEE
Electric Tool catalog or go online
to
www.milwaukeetools.com.au /
www.milwaukeetools.co.nz
. To obtain a catalog,
contact your local distributor or service center.
