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Trigger Lock
To
lock
the trigger, push the trigger lock from the
side of the tool. The trigger will not work while
the switch is in the locked position. Always lock the
trigger and remove the battery pack before perform-
ing maintenance and changing accessories. Lock
the trigger when storing the tool and when the tool
is not in use.
To
unlock
the trigger, push the trigger lock from
the side of the tool.
Fig. 3
a
b
Warning
To reduce the risk of explo-
sion, electric shock and property damage,
always check the work area for hidden gas
pipes, electrical wires or water pipes when
making blind or plunge cuts.
Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
1. To
start
the tool, grasp the handle firmly and pull
the trigger.
2. To
vary
the speed, increase or decrease the
pressure on the trigger. The further the trigger
is pulled, the greater the speed.
3. To
stop
the tool, release the trigger. Make sure
the blade comes to a complete stop before re-
moving the blade from a partial cut or laying the
tool down.
Electric Brake
General Cutting
For straight or contour cutting from an edge, line
the blade up with your cutting line. Before the blade
contacts the workpiece, grasp the handle firmly
and pull the trigger. Then guide the tool along your
cutting line. Always hold the shoe flat against the
workpiece to avoid excessive vibration.
Cutting Metals
Begin cutting at a slow speed, gradually increasing
speed as you cut. When cutting into metals or hard
materials that can not be cut from an edge, drill a
starting hole larger than the widest part of the blade.
operaTion
Warning
Always remove battery
pack before changing or removing acces
-
sories. Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous.
Warning
To reduce the risk of injury,
wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields.
Warning
To reduce the risk of per
-
sonal injury, always hold tool securely.
Plunge Cutting
1. Insert the blade into the tool.
If you inserted the blade with the teeth facing
downward, hold the tool as shown in Column A,
resting the edge of the shoe on the workpiece.
If you inserted the blade with the teeth facing
upward, hold the tool as shown in Column B,
resting the edge of the shoe on the workpiece.
2. With the blade just above the workpiece, pull the
trigger. Using the edge of the shoe as a pivot,
lower the blade into the workpiece as shown.
3. As the blade starts cutting, raise the handle of
the tool slowly until the shoe rests firmly on the
workpiece. Then guide the tool along your cutting
line to acquire the desired cut.
NOTE:
To make plunge cutting easier, use a heavy
gauge blade and install the blade with the teeth
facing upward as shown in Column B.
The electric brake engages when the trigger is released,
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
authorized
MILWAUKEE
® service facility. You must
always wait for the blade to stop completely before
removing the saw from the workpiece.
Your
MILWAUKEE
® Sawzall® is ideal for plunge cutting
directly into surfaces that can not be cut from an edge,
such as walls or floors. Plunge cutting may be done two
ways depending on how the blade is inserted. Column A
shows how to plunge cut with the teeth of the blade
facing downward. Column B shows how to plunge cut
with the teeth of the blade facing upward. Do not plunge
cut into metal surfaces (see "Cutting Metals").
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