Product Manual

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When cutting masonry, use a dry cutting 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 the wheel. Frequently clean dust from
air vents and guards. Always wear a dust mask.
When cutting light gauge sheet metal, use an aluminum oxide abrasive
cutting wheel or an appropriate blade designed specifically for cutting
metal. Set the depth of cut for 1/8" to 1/4" greater than the thickness of
the material you are cutting. Protect everyone in the area from sparks.
WARNING!
Only use abrasive cutting wheels with a maxi-
mum safe operating speed greater than the RPM
marked on the tool’s nameplate.
WARNING!
Dust, chips and grit can cause the guard to hang
up at any time. If the saw is used with an abrasive
cutting wheel or dry cutting diamond blade, re-
serve and mark it for that use only. Before using
it for wood cutting, return it to a MILWAUKEE
service facility for cleaning and testing.
Fig. 19
To reduce the risk of electric shock, check work
area for hidden pipes and wires before making
pocket cuts.
WARNING!
Pocket Cutting (Fig. 19)
Pocket 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 pocket cut, USE EXTREME CAUTION. To maintain control of the
saw during pocket cutting, keep both hands on the saw (Fig. 19).
1. Beginning at a corner, line up the sight line with your cutting line. Tilt
the saw forward, firmly fixing 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. Pull the trigger, allowing the blade to come up to full speed. 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 the shoe rests flat against workpiece, advance the saw to
the far corner. Release the trigger and allow the blade to come to a
complete stop before 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 finish the corners if they are not
completely cut through.
Cutting Masonry and Metal
Although MILWAUKEE Circular Saws are primarily designed and intended
for cutting wood, they may also be used with abrasive cutting wheels or
dry cutting diamond blades for cutting metal or masonry.