3
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects,
that can make a connection from one terminal
to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact ac-
cidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-
explosion or risk of injury.
•
excessive temperature.
-
perature above 130°C may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
Charging
range may damage the battery and increase the risk
SERVICE
•
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
BAND SAW
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring.
Cutting ac-
cessories contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give
the operator an electric shock.
•
DANGER
Keep hands away from cutting area
and the blade. Keep your second
hand on handle.
If both hands are holding the saw,
they cannot be cut by the blade.
•
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, when
working in dusty situations, wear
appropriate respiratory protection or use a
dust extraction solution.
• 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
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
SYMBOLOGY
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1. Front handle
2.
3. Trigger
4. Handle
5. Guide adjustment button
6. Material guide
7. Blade
8. Tension lock handle
9. Hang hook
(not shown)
1
8
6
7
4
3
2
5
9
Volts
Direct Current
SMPM
Surface Metres per Minute (SMPM)
Read Operator's Manual
Use eye wear protection
Do not dispose of in household rubbish
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). This product
meets applicable regulatory requirements.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY RULES
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire,
personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid
to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids,
such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and
bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can
cause a short circuit.
WARNING
Do not charge
non-rechargeable batteries.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ............................................... M18 FBS85
Volts..............................................................18V DC
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type................................................M18™
SMPM .........................................................0-164.5
Recommended Blades......
899mm x12.7mm x 0.5mm Bi-Metal
Capacities
Round Stock ............................................82.6mm
Rectangular Stock .................. 82.6mm x 82.6mm
Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature.... -17°C to 50°C
