Use and Care Manual

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To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or
glasses with side shields.
Cutting
• Before cutting, ensure blades are properly installed.
• The tool can be set on the ground or hand held
during use. To set the tool on the ground, rotate
the cutting head 180° to use the front handle as a
"foot". To hold by hand, grasp the tool rmly by both
handles, as shown.
• Insert the workpiece squarely between the blades.
Do not attempt to make angled cuts as it will dam-
age the workpiece and blades.
1. Grasp handle(s) rmly and pull and hold the trigger
through the operation. When the cut is complete or
the tool shuts off, release the trigger. An LED will
light when the trigger is pulled. NOTE: Workpiece
may move slightly during the cut.
2. When the cut is complete, pull the release trigger
to open the blades.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, only
cut recommended materials for the
blades (see "Specications"). Do not attempt to
cut other materials.
Cutting Tips
• Cut farther in from the end of the material to avoid
crooked cuts.
• Do not attempt angled cuts as it will damage the blades.
Hold the material squarely between the blades.
• Cut clean material to extend the blade life. Wipe dirt
and debris from material and blades before begin-
ning the cut.
• Use the trigger lock to lock-off the trigger when the
tool is not in use.
Jammed Blades
Dirt and debris can cause the blades to become
jammed together after a cut. If the blades do not
open when the release trigger is pulled:
1. Press and hold the release trigger to ensure the
tool has reset.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. While holding in the release trigger, use a rubber
mallet to tap the blade retainer until the blades
open.
4. Clean any dirt and debris from the blades before
starting another cut.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
specied for the battery. For spe-
cic 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 specically
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Blades are sharp. Keep hands away from cutting
edge. Laceration can occur.
Changing the Blades
Replace the blades when they become chipped or
damaged. Always replace blades as a set. Use only
MILWAUKEE blades. Refer to Specications for
replacement blade numbers.
1. Pull the trigger to close the blades slightly. The
retaining rings must be exposed.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Use a wrench or pliers to remove the blade nut
and remove the blade bolt. Discard the blade nut.
4. Remove the retaining ring and pull out the pin
from one of the blades.
5. NOTE: Take notice of the blade orientation so the
new blades can be installed the same way. The
blades should be oriented so the at sides contact
and the bevels face away from each other, like a
pair of scissors.
6. Carefully remove the blade.
Flat side of blade
Retaining ring
7. Install the new blade in the
same orientation.
8. Slide the pin through the blade
and bracket. Replace the retaining ring.
9. Repeat steps 4 to 8 for the other blade.
10. Insert the blade bolt.
11. Thread the new blade nut onto the blade bolt.
Tighten the nut to 150 in-lbs, then back it off
between 1/4 and 1/2 turn.
NOTE: To ensure proper installation, perform a test
cut. If the blades bind when opening, loosen the blade
nut slightly until the blades no longer bind.
Locking and Unlocking the Trigger
To lock the trigger, pull the trigger lock back.
To unlock the trigger, push the trigger lock forward.
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of explosion,
electric shock and property
damage, do not use on live electrical lines. Tool
is NOT insulated. Contact with a live circuit
could result in severe injury or death. Turn off power
before making a cut. Never cut gas or water lines.
Keep hands away from all cutting edges and
moving parts. Laceration and amputation
can occur.
Always remove battery pack before changing or
removing accessories. Only use accessories spe-
cically recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous.