Milwaukee 2445-20 User Manual
Cat. No.
No de cat.
2445-20
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR
M12™ CORDLESS JIG SAW
SCIE SAUTEUSE M12™
SIERRA CALADORA DE M12™
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S
MANUAL.
AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE BLESSURES, L'UTILISATEUR DOIT LIRE ET BIEN
COMPRENDRE LE MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR.
PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE LESIONES, EL USUARIO DEBE LEER Y ENTENDER EL
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or
serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of fl ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodifi ed plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk
of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the infl uence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your fi nger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
• 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
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
lery 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.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such pre-
ventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc., in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
BA TTER Y T OOL USE AND CARE
• Recharge only with the charger specifi ed by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one type of battery pack may create a risk of fi re
when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifi cally desig-
nated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fi re.
2
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal
objects that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery termi-
nals together may cause burns or a fi re.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, fl ush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring.
Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live”
and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body
leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Keep hands away from all cutting edges and
moving parts
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
replacement.
• WARNING Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paint
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Y our 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 fi lter out microscopic particles.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No.
2445-20 12 0 - 2800 3/4"
Volts DCNo Load Strokes
Per Minute
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
9
1
2
3
1. Quik-Lok tension lever
2. Anti-splinter device
3. Blade
4. Shoe cover
4
8
5
6
5. Shoe
6. Tilt angle scale
7. Shoe adjustment
lever
8. Lock button
9. Trigger
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
No Load Strokes per Minute
(SPM)
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
United States and Canada
3
Length of
Stroke
7
ASSEMBLY
WARNING Recharge only with the
charger specifi ed for the battery. For specifi c
charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body of
the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING Always remove battery
pack before changing or removing accessories. Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous.
Installing saw blades
Use only T-Shank jig saw blades.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Pull out and hold the Quik-Lok tension lever.
3. Fit the saw blade into the groove in the support
roller and push it fi rmly into the plunger as far
as it will go; the lug of the saw blade must be in
the plunger.
4. Release the Quik-Lok tension lever to secure
the saw blade.
5. Check that the saw blade is held fi rmly; the slot
in the plunger will be at an angle to the blade.
Fig. 1
Plunger
Support
roller
Lug
Fig. 2
Slot
Blade
Using the anti-splinter device
The anti-splinter device helps
stabilize the workpiece and
reduce workpiece splinter.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Slide the anti-splinter device
onto the shoe. Make sure
the anti-splinter device is
installed fl ush with the bot-
tom of the shoe.
NOTE: Do not use the antisplinter device when making bevel/angle cuts.
Using the shoe cover
The shoe cover is used to prevent marring and
scratching of the workpiece surface. To attach the
shoe cover:
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Hook the front of the cover over the metal shoe.
3. Snap the rear of the shoe cover over the back
of the shoe. Be sure both sides are snapped in
place.
4. When the shoe cover is not needed, remove it by
pulling the tabs on rear of the shoe cover down.
Unhook the front of the shoe cover and remove.
Adjusting the shoe
The shoe may be tilted up to 45° in either direction.
Do not use the anti-splinter device when making
bevel/angle cuts. To set a tilt angle for bevel/angle
cuts:
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Loosen the shoe adjustment lever and pull the
base forward slightly.
3. To set the angle to 0°, push the shoe backward
into the 0° detent and tighten the shoe adjustment lever.
4. To set any other angle, tilt the tool to the desired
angle and tighten the shoe adjustment lever.
Make a test cut to verify the angle.
Fig. 4
Fig. 3
Anti-splinter
device
Shoe
OPERATION
WARNING Always remove battery
pack before changing or removing accessories. Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous.
WARNING T o reduce the risk of injury ,
wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields. Keep hands away from the blade and
other moving parts.
Starting and stopping the tool
1. To start the tool, grasp the handle fi rmly and pull
the trigger. An LED is turned on when the trigger
is pulled.
2. To vary the speed, increase or decrease pressure on the trigger. The further the trigger is
pulled, the greater the speed.
3. To stop the tool, release the trigger. Allow the tool
to come to a complete stop before removing the
blade from a partial cut or laying the tool down.
Fuel Gauge
To determine the amount of charge left in the battery, pull the trigger. The Fuel Gauge will light up
for 2-3 seconds.
T o signal the end of charge, 1 light on the fuel gauge
will fl ash for 2-3 seconds.
Locking the trigger
To lock the trigger, push the trigger lock from the
lock side of the tool. The trigger will not work while
the switch is in the locked position. Always lock the
trigger and remove the battery pack before performing maintenance and changing accessories. Lock
the trigger when storing the tool and when the tool
is not in use.
T o unlock the trigger , push the trigger lock from the
unlock side of the tool.
WARNING T o reduce the risk of injury ,
do not start the tool with the blade contacting
the workpiece.
Making the Cut
1. Position the tool with the front part of the shoe
on the workpiece and start the tool.
2. Hold the shoe fi rmly against the workpiece and
guide the tool along the desired cutting line. Do
not feed into the work too hard, light pressure on
the saw blade will achieve the optimum cutting
speed.
Special Cutting Techniques
1. Straight cuts — To obtain a perfectly straight
cut, clamp a strip of wood as a guide along the
workpiece or use a rip guide.
2. Bevel cuts — adjust the shoe to the correct angle
(see Adjusting the Shoe).
3. Cutting Sheet Metal — sheet metal may vibrate
when being cut. T o minimize vibration clamp, the
workpiece to a wood base.
WARNING T o reduce the risk of explo-
sion, electric shock and property damage,
always check the work area for hidden gas
pipes, electrical wires or water pipes when
making blind or plunge cuts.
Plunge Cutting
Plunge cuts can be made into soft materials without
a pre-drilled hole. Harder materials require a starter
hole with a diameter slightly over the width of the
blade. To make a plunge cut:
1. Make sure nothing below the intended cut
area will be damaged.
2. Without turning the
tool on, place the front
edge of the shoe solidly
on workpiece (Fig. 5).
3. Align the blade with
the intended cut line,
but keep it above the
workpiece.
4. Using the front edge of
the shoe as a pivot, turn
on the tool and gradually lower the blade into
the workpiece (Fig. 6).
5. When the shoe is fl at
against the workpiece,
normal cutting may take
place (Fig. 7).
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
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5
MAINTENANCE
WARNING T o 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
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
After six months to one year, depending on use,
return the tool, battery pack and charger to A
MILWAUKEE service facility for:
• Lubrication
• Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears, spindles, bearings, housing, etc.)
• Electrical inspection (battery pack, charger,
motor)
• T esting to assure proper mechanical and electrical
operation
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.
WARNING To reduce the risk of per-
sonal injury 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 charger and tool vents.
Keep tool handles clean, dry and free of oil or
grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to
clean the tool, battery pack and charger 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 detergents 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 center.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING Always remove battery pack
before changing or removing accessories.
Only use accessories specifi cally recommend-
ed for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories refer to your
MILWAUKEE Electric Tool catalog or go online
to www.milwaukeetool.com. To obtain a catalog,
contact your local distributor or service center.
LIMITED WARRANTY - USA AND CANADA
Every MILWAUKEE power tool (including cordless product – tool, battery pack(s) - see separate & distinct
CORDLESS BATTERY PACK LIMITED WARRANTY statements & battery charger and Work Lights*) is warranted to the original purchaser only to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to certain
exceptions, MILWAUKEE will repair or replace any part on an electric power tool which, after examination, is
determined by MILWAUKEE to be defective in material or workmanship for a period of fi ve (5) years* after the
date of purchase unless otherwise noted. Return of the power tool to a MILWAUKEE factory Service Center
location or MILWAUKEE Authorized Service Station, freight prepaid and insured, is required. A copy of the
proof of purchase should be included with the return product. This warranty does not apply to damage that
MILWAUKEE determines to be from repairs made or attempted by anyone other than MILWAUKEE authorized
personnel, misuse, alterations, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents.
*The warranty period for, Job Site Radios, M12™ Power Port, M18™ Power Source, and T rade T itan™ Industrial Work Carts is one (1) year from the date of purchase. The warranty period for a LED Work Light and LED
Upgrade Bulb is a limited LIFETIME warranty to the original purchaser only, if during normal use the LED bulb
fails the Work Light or Upgrade Bulb will be replaced free of charge.
*This warranty does not cover Air Nailers & Stapler, Airless Paint Sprayer, Cordless Battery Packs, Gasoline
Driven Portable Power Generators, Hand Tools, Hoist – Electric, Lever & Hand Chain, M12™ Heated Jackets,
Reconditioned product and Test & Measurement products. There are separate and distinct warranties available for these products.
Warranty Registration is not necessary to obtain the applicable warranty on a MILWAUKEE power tool product.
The manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine the warranty period if no proof of purchase is
provided at the time warranty service is requested.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE EXCLUSIVE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT REMEDIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS A
CONDITION OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF EVERY MILWAUKEE PRODUCT . IF YOU DO NOT
AGREE TO THIS CONDITION, YOU SHOULD NOT PURCHASE THE PRODUCT . IN NO EVENT SHALL MIL-
WAUKEE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR
ANY COSTS, ATTORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, LOSSES OR DELA YS ALLEGED TO BE AS A CONSEQUENCE
OF ANY DAMAGE TO, FAILURE OF, OR DEFECT IN ANY PRODUCT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED T O, ANY
CLAIMS FOR LOSS OF PROFITS. SOME STA TES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMIT A TION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMIT A TION OR EXCLUSION MA Y NOT APPL Y
TO YOU. THIS W ARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WRITTEN
OR ORAL. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MILWAUKEE DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMIT A TION ANY IMPLIED W ARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PAR TICULAR USE OR PURPOSE; TO THE EXTENT SUCH DISCLAIMER IS NOT PERMITTED BY LAW , SUCH
IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS W ARRANTY AS
DESCRIBED ABOVE. SOME ST A TES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
This warranty applies to product sold in the U.S.A. and Canada only.
Please consult the ‘Service Center Search’ in the Parts & Service section of MILWAUKEE’s website www.mil-
waukeetool.com or call 1.800.SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878) to locate your nearest service facility for warranty
and non-warranty service on a Milwaukee electric power tool.
LIMITED WARRANTY - MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN
TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES' warranty is for 5 year since the original purchase date.
This warranty card covers any defect in material and workmanship on this Power Tool.
To make this warranty valid, present this warranty card, sealed/stamped by the distributor or store where you purchased the product, to the Authorized Service Center (ASC). Or , if this card has not been sealed/stamped, present the
original proof of purchase to the ASC.
Call toll-free 1 800 832 1949 to fi nd the nearest ASC, for service, parts, accessories or components.
Procedure to make this warranty valid
Take the product to the ASC, along with the warranty card sealed/stamped by the distributor or store where you purchased the product, and there any faulty piece or component will be replaced without cost for you. We will cover all
freight costs relative with this warranty process.
Exceptions
This warranty is not valid in the following situations:
a) When the product is used in a different manners from the end-user guide or instruction manual.
b) When the conditions of use are not normal.
c) When the product was modifi ed or repaired by people not authorized by TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES.
Note: If cord set is damaged, it should be replaced by an Authorized Service Center to avoid electric risks.
SERVICE AND ATTENTION CENTER
Model:
Av Presidente Mazarik 29 Piso 7, 11570 Chapultepec Morales
Miguel Hidalgo, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Date of Purchase:
Ph. 52 55 4160-3547
Distributor or Store Stamp:
IMPORTED AND COMMERCIALIZED BY:
TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES MEXICO, .S.A. DE C.V.
Av Presidente Mazarik 29 Piso 7, 11570 Chapultepec Morales
Miguel Hidalgo, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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