3
•
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire or temperature
above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions.
Charging im-
properly or at temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs.
Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
SAWZALL
TM
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring.
Cutting ac-
cessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves
it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
•
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in ap-
plications that produce a consider-
able amount of dust, use an OSHA compliant dust
extraction solution in accordance with the solu-
tion’s operating instructions.
• Always use common sense and be cautious when
using tools.
It is not possible to anticipate every
situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.
Do not use this tool if you do not understand these
operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond
your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained
professional for additional information or training.
•
Maintain labels and nameplates.
These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing, contact
a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.
•
WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paint
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ..................................................... 2720-20
Volts
..............................................................
18 DC
Battery Type
.................................................
M18™
Charger Type
................................................
M18™
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature
......................
0°F to 125°F
No Load Strokes per Minute
......................
0 - 3000
Length of Stroke
............................................1-1/8"
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
No Load Strokes per Minute (SPM)
C
US
UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1. Shoe
2. Quik-Lok™
blade clamp
3. LED
4. Quik-Lok™ blade
clamp release lever
5. Insulating boot
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
6. Trigger lock
7. Trigger
8. Handle
9. Shoe release lever
10. Hang hook (not shown)
7
8
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
specified for the battery. For spe
-
cific charging instructions, read the operator’s
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 securely into place.
WARNING
Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Selecting a Blade
The Quik-Lok
®
Blade Clamp can be used with all 1/2"
shank universal Sawzall
®
blades. Use MILWAUKEE
High Performance Super Sawzall
®
blades for best
performance. When selecting a blade, choose the
right type and length. Many types of blades are
available for a variety of applications: cutting metal,
wood, nail-embedded wood, scroll cutting, roughing-
in, and contours.
Many lengths are also available. Choose a length
long enough to extend beyond the shoe and your
work throughout the stroke.
Do not use blades less
than 4" long since they won't extend beyond the
shoe throughout the stroke.
Installing and Removing Blades from the
Quik-Lok
®
Blade Clamp
Remove battery pack
1
2
b e f o r e c h a n g i n g
blades. Make sure the
spindle and blade
clamp areas are clean.
Metal chips and saw-
dust may prevent the
Quik-Lok
®
Blade Clamp
from clamping securely.
1. Depending on the job, the blade may be inserted
with the teeth facing up or down. To
install
a blade,
