Use and Care Manual

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APPLICATIONS
Cutting Large Panels
Large panels and long boards sag or bend if they are
not correctly supported. If you attempt to cut without
leveling and properly supporting the workpiece, the
blade will tend to bind, causing KICKBACK.
Support large panels. Be sure to set the depth of the
cut so that you only cut through the workpiece, not
through the supports.
Cross-Cutting Wood
Cross-cutting is cutting across the grain. Select the
proper blade for your job. Advance the saw slowly
to avoid splintering the wood.
Ripping Wood
Ripping is cutting lengthwise with the grain. Select
the proper blade for your job. Use a rip fence for rips
4" wide or less. To install the rip fence, slide the bar
through the rip fence slot in either side of the shoe.
The width of the cut is the distance from the inside of
the blade to the inside edge of the rip fence. Adjust
the rip fence for the desired width, and lock the setting
by tightening the rip fence adjusting knob.
When ripping widths greater than 4", clamp or tack
1/2" lumber to workpiece and use the edge of the
shoe as a guide.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
check work area for hidden pipes
and wires before making plunge cuts.
Plunge Cutting
Plunge cuts are made in the middle of the workpiece
when it can not be cut from an edge. We recommend
using a Sawzall
®
reciprocating saw or jig saw for this
type of cut. However, if you must use a circular saw
to make a plunge cut, USE EXTREME CAUTION.
To maintain control of the saw during plunge cutting,
keep both hands on the saw.
1. Beginning at a corner, line up the sight line with
your cutting line. Tilt the saw forward, rmly xing
the front of the shoe on the workpiece. The blade
should be just above cutting line, but not touching it.
Raise the lower guard using the lower guard lever.
2. To start the saw, push the lock-o󰀨 button down
while pulling the trigger. Allow the motor to reach
full speed before beginning cut. Using the front
of the shoe as a hinge point, gradually lower the
back end of the saw into the workpiece. Release
the lower guard lever and grasp the front handle.
3. When t he shoe rests at against workpiece, ad-
vance the saw to the far corner. Release the trigger
and allow the blade to come to a complete stop be-
fore removing it from workpiece. Repeat the above
steps for each side of the opening. Use a Sawzall
®
reciprocating saw, jig saw or small hand saw to nish
the corners if they are not completely cut through.
Overloading
Continuous overloading may cause permanent dam-
age to tool or battery pack.
Cutting Masonry and Metal
MILWAUKEE circular saws are not intended for con-
tinuous use in cutting metal or masonry. When cutting
these materials, use the correct blade. MILWAUKEE
does not recommend using bonded abrasive wheels
on circular saws for any application.
WARNING
Dust, chips, and grit can cause
guard to hang up at any time. If saw
is used to cut masonry or metal, reserve and mark
it for that purpose only and return it to a
MILWAUKEE service facility for cleaning and
testing before using it for wood cutting.
Only use accessories with maximum speed rating
at least as high as nameplate RPM of tool.
When cutting masonry, use a diamond blade. Make
successive passes at depths of less than 1/4" to
achieve the desired depth. Cutting at a depth of more
than 1/4" will damage wheel. Remove battery pack
and frequently clean dust from air vents and guards.
WARNING
Do not use tool for cutting metal
near ammable material. Sparks
may cause re.
When cutting metal, use a metal cutting blade. Set
depth of cut to full depth. Protect everyone in the
area from sparks.
MAINTENANCE
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 disassemble
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.
Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of