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WARNING
Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Selecting Blade
Select a blade appropriate for your application. Refer
to the “Accessories” section for a list of blades to be
used for the proper applications of this tool.
Sharp
blade
Dull
blade
Set
Always use sharp blades. Dull blades tend to over
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load the tool and increase the chance of KICKBACK.
Only use thin kerf blades with a maximum safe oper-
ating speed greater than the no load RPM marked on
the tool's nameplate. Read the blade manufacturer's
instructions before use. Do not use any type of abra
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sive cut-off wheel or dry diamond cutting blades. Use
the correct blade type for your application. Using the
wrong blade may result in reduced performance or
damage to the blade. Do not use blades that are
cracked or have broken teeth. Do not sharpen ferrous
metal cutting blades; see the blade manufacturer's
recommendations regarding sharpening.
WARNING!
Only use blades with diamond arbors.
For blades with a knockout arbor, use the wrench
supplied as a lever to pry out the diamond cutout.
Rip & Crosscut
A multi-purpose blade for ripping, cross cutting
and mitering in hardwoods, softwoods, plywood
and composition materials.
Framing-Rip
Designed for fast and accurate ripping along
the grain in hard-or softwoods where a smooth
cross cut is not necessary.
Plywood-Veneer
Recommended for cutting plywood, composition
materials and all types of wood where a slightly
smoother finish is needed.
Finish & Trim
Especially designed for cross cutting and mi-
tering in materials where a very smooth cut is
necessary. Also cuts aluminum.
Checking the Operation of the Lower Guard
Check the operation and condition of the lower guard
lever. If the guard and the lever are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower
guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,
gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.
1. Remove from battery pack before checking the
lower guard.
2. Place the tool on its side.
NOTE:
This procedure will not show proper lower
guard operation if the tool is not on its side.
3. Grasp the lower guard by the sides and push it all
the way back into the blade housing.
4. Release the lower guard.
• If the guard immediately springs back into place,
it is working correctly and you may continue with
use.
• If the guard does not immediate spring back
into place, clean the upper and lower guards to
remove all chips and debris. Then, check
the operation again by starting with step 1.
• If the guard still does not immediately spring back
into place, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility
for repairs.
Installing Blade
1. Remove from battery pack
2. To remove blade bolt from spindle, push in spindle
lock button while turning bolt clockwise with the
wrench (provided with tool) until spindle locks.
Remove outer blade washer and spring washer.
Spindle
lock
button
NOTE:
Do not remove inner blade flange. Large
diameter of inner flange should face the blade.
Inner
blade
flange
Blade
Blade
bolt
Outer
blade
washer
3. Push lower guard lever up to raise lower guard.
Place blade on spindle with teeth pointing the same
direction as the arrow on lower guard. Release
lower guard lever.
4. Place outer blade washer, spring washer, and
blade bolt on spindle.
5. Push in spindle lock button while turning bolt coun
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terclockwise with the wrench until spindle locks.
Tighten bolt securely.
6. To remove blade, reverse the above steps. Always
clean dirt and sawdust from spindle, washers, upper
guard and lower guard after use.
