Use and Care Manual

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reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the

operator when cross-cutting and throws out the

workpiece if ripping.

If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the

cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can

dig into the top surface of the wood causing the

blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward

operator.

KICKBACK is the result of tool misuse and/or

incorrect operating procedures or conditions and

can be avoided by taking proper precautions as

given below:

• Keep blade clean and sharp. Unsharpened or

improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing

excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK.

Any blade with a small set, even though sharp,

may be likely to kick back. A dull blade encourages

the operator to force the saw, causing reduced

control and blade binding. The excessive friction

generated can cause the blade to warp or bind.

Use only blades which are recommended for use

with your tool. Do not use blades with incorrect size

or shaped mounting holes. Never use defective

or incorrect blade washers or bolts. Be sure the

blade bolt is tight. Select the proper blade for the

application. Blade speed speciﬁ cations must be

at least as high as nameplate RPM.

• Do not force tool. Let the saw do the work. A

saw is more readily controlled and will do a better

job when used in the manner for which it was

designed.

• Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use

common sense. Do not allow yourself to be

distracted. Do not operate tool when tired, under

the inﬂ uence of drugs or alcohol. Hold the tool or

material ﬁ rmly and exercise control at all times.

Position yourself and co-workers out of the kick

back path. Repetitive cuts which lull the operator

into careless movements can also cause kick

back. A brief "stretch" may be all that is neces-

sary to avoid a problem.

• When blade is binding, or when interrupting

a cut for any reason, turn the switch off and

hold the saw motionless in the material until

the blade comes to a complete stop. Never

attempt to remove the saw from the work or

pull the saw backward while the blade is in

motion or KICKBACK may occur. Investigate

and take corrective actions to eliminate the

cause of blade binding.

• To remove the blade after stopping mid-cut,

allow the blade to stop and then back up the saw

(cross-cutting) or board (rip-cutting).

• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center

the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw

teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw

blade is binding, it may walk up or KICKBACK

from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.

• Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all

nails before cutting.

Speciﬁ cations

Cat. No.

Volts

Amps Speed

Blade

Size

Arbor

Capacity *

Thickness Height

6480-20

6486-20 (motor only)

120

5800

8-1/4"

5/8"

1-3/4"

- -

50"

- -

* For additional limitations, see the "Rip Cutting" and "Cross-cutting" sections.

Functional Description

1. Handle

2. Switch

3. Lock

4. Hex wrench

5. Saw motor

6. Carriage

7. Spindle lock

8. Chatter guard (not shown)

9. Torque knobs

10. Blade guard

11. Carriage lock

12. Indexing pins

13. Counterbalance cable

14. Guide tubes

15. Frame of tool

16. Rear guard

17. Cord keeper

18. Saw motor cord

19. Counterbalance

Grounded Tools: Tools with 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

malfunction 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 appropriate

outlet, properly installed and grounded

in accordance with all codes and ordi-

nances. The plug and outlet should

look like those in Figure A.

Double Insulated Tools:

Tools with Two Prong Plugs

Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require

grounding. They have a special double insula-

tion system which satisﬁ es OSHA requirements

and complies with the applicable standards of

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,

the Canadian Standard Asso-

ciation and the National Elec-

trical Code. Double Insulated

tools may be used in either of

the 120 volt outlets shown in

Figures B and C.

GROUNDING

WARNING Improperly connecting the

grounding wire can result in the risk of elec-

tric 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

provided 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.

Fig. A

Fig. B

Fig. C