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When dust extraction is not in use, always re-
place the cap to avoid dust and debris from being
directed up and toward the operator.
Dust Collection
To use a dust extractor:
1. Install the dust shoe assembly.
2.
Remove the cap from the dust extraction attach-
ment.
3. Twist the dust extractor hose (DEK26 or 1.25"
diam.) into the opening to make a tight fit.
WARNING!
Always keep dust extractor hose out
of the path of cut and away from the cut-off wheel.
4.
To remove, twist the dust extractor hose and
remove. Replace the cap.
WARNING!
Always
replace the cap to avoid dust and debris from being
directed up and toward the operator.
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
wear proper eye protection marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
When working in dusty situations, wear appro-
priate respiratory protection or use an OSHA
compliant dust extraction solution.
Remove the battery pack before changing acces
-
sories or making adjustments.
This tool is designed to cut metal and non-
metallic materials. To reduce the risk of injury,
DO NOT
use a toothed blade.
For wet/dry diamond abrasive wheels, use only
clean water and avoid over-wetting the work-
piece. Never immerse your tool or battery pack
in liquid or allow a liquid to flow inside them.
Preventing Kickback
Kickback is the sudden reaction to a pinched wheel
which could cause a cut off tool that is not under
control to lift up and out of the workpiece towards
the user. Take the precautions below to help prevent
kickback.
•
Maintain a firm grip and correct body position.
Position arms and body to control the backward and
upward reaction force of kickback. Control the cut
off tool at all times.
• Set the depth of cut for no more than neces-
sary.
The less wheel exposed, the less chance of
binding and kickback. Before cutting, be sure dust
shoe assembly is tight.
• Always allow the wheel to come to a full stop
before removing the cut off tool from the work
-
piece.
Never remove the cut off tool from a cut
while the wheel is moving. If restarting or correcting
direction in mid-cut, allow the wheel to coast to a
stop, back the cut off tool up a few inches and center
it in the kerf before restarting.
• Stay alert.
Any distraction can cause twisting or
binding. Repetitive cuts may lull the user into care
-
less movements.
• Do not force the tool.
Forcing a cut off tool reduces
control and cutting efficiency.
If kickback should occur, continue to grip the cut off
tool firmly and immediately release trigger.
Making a Cut
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Install the correct cut-off wheel for the material and
adjust the guard. Install the dust shoe assembly
when possible.
3. Adjust the depth of cut when using the dust shoe
assembly.
4. Insert the battery pack.
5. Line up the cut but do not allow the cut-off wheel
to contact the workpiece.
6.
To
start
the tool, pull the trigger and allow the tool
to reach full speed before beginning the cut. Slowly
move the tool through the workpiece.
NOTE:
Always start the cut gently pushing the tool
through the workpiece. Do not bang or bump a
cut-off wheel when starting or during a cut. Always
push the tool away from you.
7. While cutting, keep the shoe flat against the work
-
piece and maintain a firm grip. Do not force the
cut off tool through the workpiece. Forcing a cut
off tool can cause kickback.
8.
To
stop
the tool, release the trigger. Allow the
cut-off wheel to come to a complete stop before
removing the tool from a cut.
9.
If making a partial cut, restarting a cut or cor-
recting cut direction, allow the wheel to come to
a complete stop. To resume cutting, center the
wheel in the kerf (cutting slot), back the saw away
from cutting edge, pull the trigger and re-enter
the cut slowly.
10.
When cutting plastic, avoid overheating the blade
to prevent melting the workpiece.
11. If the cut off tool stalls or overheats, maintain
a firm grip and release the trigger immediately.
Allow the tool to cool before continuing.
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.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool
operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger
to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. After six
months to one year, depending on use, return the
tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE
service facility for inspection.
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 prop
-
erly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a
MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal in-
jury and damage, never immerse
your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or
allow a liquid to flow inside them.
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles
clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain clean-
ing 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.
