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Fuel Gauge
To determine the amount of charge left in the bat-
tery, pull the trigger. The Fuel Gauge will light up
for 2-3 seconds.
To signal the end of charge, 1 light on the fuel gauge
will flash for 2-3 seconds.
LED
The sight-line window has an LED to allow for
better accuracy in dark areas. To turn on the LED,
press the fuel gauge button. To turn off the LED,
press and hold the fuel gauge button until the LED
goes off. The LED will go off automatically after
about a minute.
Using the Control Switch
The control switch may be set to three positions:
carriage open, cutting, and lock. Always allow the
motor to come to a complete stop before using the
control switch.
1. To insert or remove tubing, push the control
switch toward the
carriage open
sym-
bol. Pull and release the trigger. The carriage
will return to the open position and the jaws will
unlock from the workpiece.
2. To cut, push the control switch toward the
cutting
symbol. See “Cutting”.
3. To
lock
the trigger, push the control switch to the
center position. The trigger will not work when
the control switch is in the locked position.
Always lock the trigger before storing the tool and
any time the tool is not in use.
cauTion
Do not cut off pieces of tubing
less than 1/2” long. Small pieces can be pulled
into moving carriage and damage tool
Warning
To reduce the risk of injury,
wear gloves when cutting. Cut tubing can
be sharp. Do not hold end of tubing. Cutter will
rotate tubing when trigger is pulled creating
a laceration hazard.
Warning
Keep hands
away from all cutting edges
and moving parts. Fingers can
be pulled into cutting carriage and be cut or
crushed.
6. Pull and hold the trigger.
7. Release the trigger when the cut is complete.
8. Open the carriage
.
9. Remove the workpiece. Remove the battery pack
before removing small pieces where your fingers
are in or near the cutting carriage.
NOTE: Do not remove or insert the workpiece without
returning the carriage to the open position. Inserting/
removing workpieces while the carriage is in the cut-
ting position can damage the cutting wheel and jaws.
4. Slide the control switch to Cutting
.
5. Hold the tool and workpiece firmly to prevent
rotation and moving. Ensure the workpiece is
straight and centered in the jaws (see figures).
Keep thumb and hand away from jaws and cut-
ting carriage.
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CORRECT
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Lubrication points
Cutting wheel
axle
Rollers
Mounting
Plate
• Lubrication
• Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears,
spindles, bearings, housing, etc.)
• Electrical inspection (battery pack, charger,
motor)
• Testing to assure proper mechanical and
electrical operation
mainTenance
Lubricating
To extend cutter life, use
a light oil to lubricate the
cutting wheel axle, roll-
ers, and mounting plate
when they appear dry.
Cutting
1. Open the carriage
.
2. Insert the workpiece squarely between the
jaws.
3. Line up the cutting line with the cutting blade
using the sight-line window.
The tubing cutter can cut copper tubing from 1/2" (12.7
mm) to 1-1/8" (28.6 mm) (trade size). Always support the
workpiece to prevent rotating and moving during cutting.
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 disassem-
ble 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. After six
months to one year, depending on use, return the tool,
battery pack and charger to a
MILWAUKEE
® service
facility for:
