Operator's Manual

7
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
wear safety goggles or glasses
with side shields.
Remove the battery pack before changing acces-
sories or making adjustments.
This tool is designed to cut metal and non-
metallic materials. To reduce the risk of injury,
DO NOT cut wood. DO NOT attempt to install
a toothed blade on the tool. DO NOT use with
liquids or in damp locations.
Preventing Kickback
Kickback is the sudden reaction to a pinched wheel
which could cause a cut off tool that is not under
control to lift up and out of the workpiece towards
the user. Take the precautions below to help prevent
kickback.
1. Maintain a fi rm grip and correct body position.
Position arms and body to control the backward
and upward reaction force of kickback. Control the
cut off tool at all times.
2. Set the depth of cut for no more than neces-
sary. The less wheel exposed, the less chance of
binding and kickback. Before cutting, be sure shoe
assembly is tight.
3. Always allow the wheel to come to a full stop
before removing the cut off tool from the
workpiece. Never remove the cut off tool from
4. Stay alert. Any distraction can cause twistin
g
or binding. Repetitive cuts may lull the user into
careless movements.
5. Do not force the tool. Forcing a cut off tool re-
duces control and cutting efficiency.
If kickback should occur, continue to grip the cut off
tool fi rmly and immediately release trigger.
Making a Cut
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Install the correct cut off wheel for the material
and adjust the guard. Install the shoe assembly
when possible.
3. Adjust the depth of cut when using the shoe as-
sembly.
4. Insert the battery pack.
5. Line up the cut but do not allow the cut off wheel
to contact the workpiece.
6. To start the tool, pull the trigger and allow the tool
to reach full speed before beginning the cut. Slowly
move the tool through the workpiece.
NOTE: Always start the cut gently pushing the tool
through the workpiece. Do not bang or bump a cut
off wheel when starting or during a cut. Always
push the tool away from you.
3. While cutting, keep the shoe fl at against the work-
piece and maintain a fi rm grip. Do not force the
cut off tool through the workpiece. Forcing a cut
off tool can cause kickback.
4. To stop the tool, release the trigger. Allow the
cut off wheel to come to a complete stop before
removing the tool from a cut.
5. If making a partial cut, restarting a cut or correct-
ing cut direction, allow the wheel to come to a
complete stop. To resume cutting, centre the wheel
in the kerf (cutting slot), back the saw away from
cutting edge, pull the trigger and re-enter the cut
slowly.
NOTE: If the cut off tool stalls, maintain a fi rm grip
and release the trigger immediately. Correct the
problem before continuing.
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
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal in-
jury and damage, never immerse
your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or
allow a liquid to fl ow inside them.
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles
clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain clean-
ing agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and
other insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline,
turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated
cleaning solvents, ammonia and household deter-
gents containing ammonia. Never use fl ammable or
combustible solvents around tools.
Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest service centre.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING
Use only recommended accesso-
ries. Others may be hazardous.
a cut while the wheel is moving. If restarting or
correcting direction in mid-cut, allow the wheel to
coast to a stop, back the cut off tool up a few
centimeters and centre it in the kerf before
restarting.
Make repeated passes at depths of less than
12mm (1/2") to achieve the desired depth.
Cutting at a depth of more than 12mm (1/2") will
damage the wheel. Frequently clean dust from
vents and guards.
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 parts, or any other condition that may aff ect the
tool operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and
charger to a MILWAUKEE
®
service facility for
repair. After six months to one year, depending on
use, return the tool, battery pack and charger to a
MILWAUKEE
®
service facility for inspection.
If the tool does not start or operate at full power
with a fully charged battery pack, clean the
contacts on the battery pack. If the tool still does
not work properly, return the tool, charger and
battery pack, to a MILWAUKEE
®
service facility for
repairs
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetools.com.au/
www.milwaukeetools.co.nz or contact a distributor
or service centre.