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GENERAL POWER TOOL           

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Read all safety warnings, instruc-

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tions provided with this power tool. Failure to 

follow all instructions listed below may result in 

warnings and instructions for future reference. 

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to 

your mains-operated (corded) power tool or bat-

tery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

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 Keep work area clean and well lit. 

Cluttered or dark 

areas invite accidents.

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 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-

liquids, gases or dust. 

Power tools create sparks 

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

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 Keep children and bystanders away while operating 

a power tool. 

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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 Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify 

the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with 

earthed (grounded) power tools. 

and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

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 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded 

surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and 

refrigerators.

 There is an increased risk of electric 

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

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 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-

tions. 

Water entering a power tool will increase the 

risk of electric shock.

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 Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for 

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. 

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or 

moving parts. 

Damaged or entangled cords increase 

the risk of electric shock.

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 When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-

sion cord suitable for outdoor use. 

Use of a cord suit-

able for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

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 If operating a power tool in a damp location is 

unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter 

(GFCI) protected supply. 

Use of an GFCI reduces 

the risk of electric shock. 

PERSONAL SAFETY

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 Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use 

common sense when operating a power tool. Do 

not use a power tool while you are tired or under 

moment of inattention while operating power tools 

may result in serious personal injury.

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 Use personal protective equipment. Always wear 

eye protection.

 Protective equipment such as a dust 

mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing 

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce 

personal injuries. 

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 Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch 

is in the off-position before connecting to power 

source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying 

the tool. 

switch or energising power tools that have the switch 

on invites accidents.

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 Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning 

the power tool on. 

A wrench or a key left attached to a ro-

tating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

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 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance 

at all times. 

This enables better control of the power 

tool in unexpected situations.  

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 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or 

jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from 

moving parts. 

Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can 

be caught in moving parts.

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 If devices are provided for the connection of dust 

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these 

are connected and properly used. 

Use of dust 

collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

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 Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of 

tools allow you to become complacent and ignore 

tool safety principles. 

A careless action can cause 

severe injury within a fraction of a second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

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 Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool 

for your application. 

The correct power tool will do the 

job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

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 Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn 

it on and off. 

Any power tool that cannot be controlled 

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

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 Disconnect the plug from the power source and/

or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from 

the power tool before making any adjustments, 

changing accessories, or storing power tools. 

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of 

starting the power tool accidentally.

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 Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and 

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool 

or these instructions to operate the power tool. 

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 Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for 

misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage 

of parts and any other condition that may affect 

the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the 

power tool repaired before use. 

Many accidents 

are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

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 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. 

Properly 

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are 

less likely to bind and are easier to control.

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 Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. 

in accordance with these instructions, taking into 

account the working conditions and the work to be 

performed.

 Use of the power tool for operations different 

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

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 Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean 

and free from oil and grease. 

Slippery handles and 

grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and 

control of the tool in unexpected situations.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

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 Recharge 

manufacturer. 

A charger that is suitable for one type 

with another battery pack.

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battery packs. 

Use of any other battery packs may 

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 When battery pack is not in use, keep it away 

from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, 

keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, 

that can make a connection from one terminal to 

another.

 Shorting the battery terminals together may 

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 Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected 

from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci-

eyes, additionally seek medical help. 

Liquid ejected 

from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

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 Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or 

risk of injury.

Summary of Contents for M18 FMS184

Page 1: ...Cat No M18 FMS184 OPERATOR S MANUAL M18 FUEL 184mm 7 1 4 DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND SLIDING MITRE SAW To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual WARNING ...

Page 2: ...oose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used Use of dust collection can reduce dust related hazards Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to b...

Page 3: ... speed Cut only one workpiece at a time Stacked multiple workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting Ensurethemitresawismountedorplacedonalevel facereducestheriskofthemitre sawbecomingunstable Plan your work Every time you change the bevel or mitre angle setting make sure the adjustable fence is set correctly to support the workpiece and will...

Page 4: ...and holds 6 Fences 2 7 Mounting holes 4 8 Turntable 9 Mitre lock lever 10 Detent lever 11 Detent override knob 12 Kerf plate 13 Mitre angle pointer 14 Mitre angle scale 15 No Hands Zone circle 16 Carrying handles 17 Fence lock knobs 2 18 Face board mounting holes 4 19 Workpiece clamp 20 Bevel angle scale 21 Bevel angle pointer 22 Head lock down pin 23 Slide rails FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ADDITIONAL ...

Page 5: ...ead and then push in the lock down pin To unlock press and hold down the saw head and pull out the lock down pin Raise the saw head Slide Rails To unlock loosen the slide rail lock by turning it counterclockwise To lock slide the saw head forward and tighten the slide rail lock by turning it clockwise Mounting the Mitre Saw To prevent the tool from sliding falling or tipping from a raised work sur...

Page 6: ...cut by providing edge support WARNING Recharge only with the charger 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 ...

Page 7: ...t bevel can be adjusted using the stop bolts To adjust loosen the lower nut tighten or loosen the stop bolt then tighten the lower nut to lock securely Adjusting the Fences Everytimethebevelormitreanglesettingsarechanged make sure the fences are set correctly Fences MUST Support the workpiece Not interfere with the blade or lower guard Be adjusted to keep hands out of the No Hand Zone To adjust th...

Page 8: ...hand holds are positioned to keep hands out of the No Hand Zone 2 Place the workpiece on the turntable and line up the cut 3 Insert battery pack 4 Support the workpiece using any of the methods described in Support the Workpiece Properly 5 WARNING Keep hands out of the No Hands Zone at all times during use Contact with blade will result in serious injury 6 Start the motor Wait a few seconds for th...

Page 9: ...ight and a bevel setting at 33 9 to use when cutting 52 38 crown NOTE Even though all of these angles are standard rooms are very rarely constructed so the corners settings and make necessary adjustments to the cutting angles Ceiling Wall Angle B Angle A Inside corner Outside corner Cutting Crown Molding Flat on the Mitre Saw Table 1 Set the bevel and mitre angles using the Crown Molding Mitre Ang...

Page 10: ...to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs Adjusting the Mitre Saw This Mitre Saw is fully adjusted at the factory If it is not accurate due to shipping and handling please follow these steps to accurately set up your saw Once the saw is properly adjusted it should remain accurate under normal jobsite and transportation conditions SquaringtheBlade 90 totheFence 0 Mitre 1 Remove battery pack 2 Pla...

Page 11: ...g 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 combustible solvents around tools Repairs For r...

Page 12: ... Zealand 2 Landing Drive Mangere Auckland 2022 New Zealand Designed by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp Professionally Made in China for Milwaukee Tool Australia Milwaukee Tool New Zealand Printed in China WARRANTY AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND SERVICE AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND MILWAUKEE prides itself in producing a premium quality product that is Nothing But Heavy Duty Your satisfaction with our products...

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