OPERATOR'S MANUAL Cat. No. M18 BLCS66 M18TM BRUSHLESS 184mm CIRCULAR SAW WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or Mai position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade. Kickback could cause the saw risk of injury. Do - to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. sive temperature. When blade is binding, or when interrupting a above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion.
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to SPECIFICATIONS Cat. No. ..............................................M18 BLCS66 Volts.............................................................18V DC Battery Type ............................
Installing and Removing Blades Adjusting Bevel Angle 1. Remove battery pack before installing or re- 1. Remove battery pack. moving blades. 2. To adjust the angle of the cut, hold the saw by the 2. Place handle and loosen the bevel adjusting knob. ing upwards. To remove the bolt from the spindle, push in the spindle lock button. While holding in the spindle lock button, use the wrench provided with the tool to turn the bolt counterclockwise. Remove the bolt and outer blade. 3.
OPERATION remove battery pack before WARNING Always changing or removing accessomended for this tool. Others may be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands away from the blade and other moving parts. Always wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields. Others may be hazardous.
leveling and properly supporting the workpiece, the 2. T while pulling the trigger. Allow the motor to reach blade will tend to bind, causing KICKBACK. full speed before beginning cut. Using the front Support large panels. Be sure to set the depth of the of the shoe as a hinge point, gradually lower the cut so that you only cut through the workpiece, not back end of the saw into the workpiece. Release through the supports. the lower guard lever and grasp the front handle. 3.
soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain cleaning 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- parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger to a MILWAUKEE® service facility for repair.
