Use and Care Manual

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5
1. Saw head
2. Light on/off switch
3. Upper handle
4 On/Off trigger
5. Upper guard
6. Lower guard
7. Guard bracket
8. Lights
9. Fence
10. Turntable
11. Digital miter angle readout
12. Fine adjustment ring
13. Miter angle lock knob
14. Detent lever
15. Adjustable kerf plates
16. Miter angle pointer
17. Miter angle scale
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18. Mounting holes (4)
19. Fence lock knob
20. Face board mounting holes (4)
21. Slide rails
22. Bevel angle scale
23. Depth stop paw
24. Head lock-down pin
25. Dust ejection port
26. Dust chute
27. Bevel adjustment lever
28. Depth stop adjustment knob
29. Spindle lock
30. Dust elbow (Dust bag not shown)
31. Slide rail lock
32. Wrench storage
33. Carrying handles
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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EXTENSION CORDS
Grounded tools require a three wire extension
cord. Double insulated tools can use either a two
or three wire extension cord. As the distance from
the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier
gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with
inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in
voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool
damage. Refer to the table shown to determine the
required minimum wire size.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater
the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14 gauge
cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord.
When using more than one extension cord to make
up the total length, be sure each cord contains at
least the minimum wire size required. If you are using
one extension cord for more than one tool, add the
nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine
the required minimum wire size.
Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
• If you are using an extension cord outdoors, be sure
it is marked with the suffi x “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to
indicate that it is acceptable for outdoor use.
• Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in
good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired by a qualifi ed
person before using it.
• Protect your extension cords from sharp objects,
excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge
For Extension Cords*
Nameplate Amps
Extension Cord Length
25' 50' 75' 100' 150'
0 - 2.0
2.1 - 3.4
3.5 - 5.0
5.1 - 7.0
7.1 - 12.0
12.1 - 16.0
16.1 - 20.0
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16
14
12
18
18
18
16
14
12
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16
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14
12
12
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* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to fi ve volts at 150%
of the rated amperes.
SYMBOLOGY
Double Insulated
Volts
Alternating Current
Amps
No-Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
C
US
UL Listing Mark for Canada and U.S.
Always keep hands away from the
path of the saw blade
CAPACITIES
Miter Cuts
Max Height at 90
o
....................6.55" H at 2.10" W
Max Height at 45
o
......................6.55" H at .40" W
Max Width at 90
o
......................13.5" W at 4.02"H
Max Width at 45
o
.....................9.51" W at 4.02" H
Compound Cuts .............. 45
o
Miter and 45
o
Bevel
Left Bevel..................................9.51" W at 2.25"H
Right Bevel ................................9.51" W at 1.9" H
GROUNDING
WARNING
Improperly connecting the ground-
ing wire can result in the risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualifi ed electrician
if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug pro-
vided with the tool. Never remove the grounding
prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the
cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it
repaired by a MILWAUKEE service facility before
use. If the plug will not fi t the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualifi ed electrician.
Grounded Tools (Three-Prong Plugs)
Tools marked “Grounding Required” have a three
wire cord and three prong grounding plug. The plug
must be connected to a properly grounded outlet
(See Figure A). If the tool should electrically mal-
function or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from the
user, reducing the risk of electric shock.
The grounding prong in the plug is connected through
the green wire inside the cord to the grounding
system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must
be the only wire connected to the tool's grounding
system and must never be attached to an electrically
“live” terminal.
Your tool must be plugged into an appro-
Fig. A
priate outlet, properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all codes
and ordinances. The plug and outlet
should look like those in Figure A.
Double Insulated Tools (Two-Prong Plugs)
Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require
grounding. They have a special double insulation
system which satisfies OSHA requirements and
complies with the applicable standards
Fig. B
Fig. C
of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the
Canadian Standard Association and
the National Electrical Code. Double
Insulated tools may be used in either
of the 120 volt outlets shown in Figures
B and C.
FEATURES
Miter system
The MILWAUKEE 6955-20 Miter Saw uses a heavy
duty steel plate with detents (stops). This steel plate
is extremely durable and provides for repeatable ac-
curacy at each detent. The miter angle can be set
using detents for commonly cut angles at 0°, 15°,
22.5° 31.62°, 45° Right and Left and 60° Right. The
6955-20 has a miter range from 55° on the left to
60° on the right. An industrial grade bearing allows
the turntable to be quickly and accurately adjusted
to any angle across the miter range.
Miter Angle Fine Adjust
In certain fi nish carpentry applications like casing a
window or door, it is necessary to compensate for
a non-square situation by making a precision miter
angle adjustment to the turntable. The Milwaukee
miter angle fi ne adjust system makes this process
quick and easy, especially when the saw is positioned
near a miter detent (stop).
Digital Miter Angle Readout
The Milwaukee 6955-20 has a Digital Miter Angle
Readout at the front of the turntable that displays
the miter angle of the turntable to a resolution of
0.1°. The Digital Miter Angle Readout is based on