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General Operation
Always clamp the workpiece securely on a saw horse
or bench. See “APPLICATIONS” for the correct way
1. Draw a cutting line. Place the front of the shoe on
the edge of the workpiece without making blade
contact. Hold the handle with one hand and the
front handle with the other.
2. Line up the sight line with your cutting line. Position
your arms and body to resist KICKBACK.
3.
while pulling the trigger. Allow the motor to reach
full speed before beginning cut.
4.
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workpiece. Forcing a saw can cause KICKBACK.
5. Use a moderate, continuous pressure to make the
cut while following the cut line through sight line.
6. If the wheel is pushed too hard into the workpiece,
the load indicator light will turn on. If this occurs,
reduce the pressure of the wheel into the work-
7. If making a partial cut, restarting in mid-cut or
correcting direction, allow the blade to come to
a complete stop. To resume cutting, centre the
blade in the kerf, back the saw away from cutting
while pulling the trigger and re-enter the cut slowly.
8.
and release the trigger immediately. Hold the saw
motionless in the workpiece until the blade comes
to a complete stop.
9.
and the blade comes to a complete stop before
setting the saw down.
Electric Brake
The electric brake engages when the trigger is re-
leased, causing the blade to stop and allowing you
to proceed with your work. Generally, the saw blade
stops within two seconds. However, there may be a
delay between the time you release the trigger and
when the brake engages. Occasionally the brake may
miss completely. If the brake misses frequently, the
saw needs servicing by an authorised
MILWAUKEE®
service facility. The brake is not a substitute for the
guard, and you must always wait for the blade to
stop completely before removing the saw from the
workpiece.
APPLICATIONS
This tool is intended for cutting unhardened ferrous
metal and non-ferrous metal. Refer to the “Acces-
sories” section for a list of blades to be used for the
proper applications of this tool. The following precau-
tions must be followed to reduce the risk of injury:
• Do not cut stacked materials. Cut one piece at a time.
• Do not cut hardened steel.
• Cut materials with the wider edge of the shoe over
the clamped side of the material.
• Do not touch the saw blade, workpiece, chips or chip
container with bare hands immediately after cutting;
they may be hot and could burn skin.
• Adjust the cutting angle of the blade to the workpiece,
so the blade goes through the thinnest sections.
Cutting Angled Materials
When cutting angle materials, tilt the tool back to
avoid having the lower guard rest on the angle.
Correct Technique
Incorrect Technique
Cutting Thin or Corrugated Materials
Cut thin and corrugated materials at least 25mm (1")
from the edge of the workpiece to avoid injury or
damage to the tool caused by thin strips of metal
being pulled into the upper guard.
Cutting Large Sheets
Large sheets sag or bend if they are not correctly
supported. If you attempt to cut without leveling and
properly supporting the workpiece, the blade will tend
to bind, causing KICKBACK.
Support large sheets. Be sure to set the depth of the
cut so that you only cut through the workpiece, not
through the supports.
When cutting widths greater than 100mm (4"), clamp
or tack 25mm (1") lumber to workpiece and use the
inside edge of the shoe as a guide.
