Milwaukee 2734-20 Operator's Manual
Cat. No. / No de cat.
2734-20
M18 FUEL™ 10" DUAL BEVEL COMPOUND SLIDING MITER SAW
SCIE À ONGLETS COMPOSÉS COULISSANTE À DOUBLE
BISEAU DE 254 mm (10") M18 FUEL™
SIERRA DE INGLETE COMPUESTA DESLIZANTE DE BISEL DUAL
DE 254 mm (10") M18 FUEL™
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
AVERTISSEMENT An de réduire le risque de blessures, l'utilisateur doit lire et bien
comprendre le manuel.
ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y entender el manual.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specica-
tions provided with this power tool. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, 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 bat
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tery-operated (cordless) power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo
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spheres, such as in the presence of 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
• 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. Unmodied 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 condi
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tions. 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 exten
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sion 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 ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI 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 inuence 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 a 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 nger on the
switch or energizing 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 ro
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tating 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
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 let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action c
an cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
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 remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive 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. Pow
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er tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. 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 po
wer 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.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
• Recharge only with the charger specied by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of re when used
with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and re.
• 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 terminals together may
cause burns or a re.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci
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dentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts
eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected
from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modied. Damaged or modied batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in re, explosion or
risk of injury.
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• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or excessive temperature. Exposure to re or temperature
above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specied in the instructions. Charging im
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properly or at temperatures outside the specied range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
MITER SAWS
• Miter saws are intended to cut wood or wood-like
products, they cannot be used with abrasive cut-off
wheels for cutting ferrous material such as bars,
rods, studs, etc. Abrasive dust causes moving parts
such as the lower guard to jam. Sparks from abrasive
cutting will burn the lower guard, the kerf insert and
other plastic parts.
• Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever
possible. If supporting the workpiece by hand,
you must always keep your hand at least 100 mm
from either side of the saw blade. Do not use this
saw to cut pieces that are too small to be securely
clamped or held by hand. If your hand is placed too
close to the saw blade, there is an increased risk of
injury from blade contact.
• The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or
held against both the fence and the table. Do not
feed the workpiece into the blade or cut “freehand”
in any way. Unrestrained or moving workpieces could
be thrown at high speeds, causing injury.
• Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull
the saw through the workpiece. To make a cut, raise
the saw head and pull it out over the workpiece
without cutting, start the motor, press the saw head
down and push the saw through the workpiece.
Cutting on the pull stroke is likely to cause the saw
blade to climb on top of the workpiece and violently
throw the blade assembly towards the operator.
• Never cross your hand over the intended line of
cutting either in front or behind the saw blade.
Supporting the workpiece “cross handed” i.e. holding
the workpiece to the right of the saw blade with your
left hand or vice versa is very dangerous.
• Do not reach behind the fence with either hand
closer than 100 mm from either side of the saw
blade, to remove wood scraps, or for any other
reason while the blade is spinning. The proximity
of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not be
obvious and you may be seriously injured.
• Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the
workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the
outside bowed face toward the fence. Always make
certain that there is no gap between the workpiece,
fence and table along the line of the cut. Bent or
warped workpieces can twist or shift and may cause
binding on the spinning saw blade while cutting. There
should be no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.
• Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all tools,
wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece. Small
debris or loose pieces of wood or other objects that con
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tact the revolving blade can be thrown with high speed.
• Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple
workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced
and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
• Ensure the miter saw is mounted or placed on a level,
rm work surface before use. A level and rm work sur
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face reduces the risk of the miter saw becoming unstable.
• Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel
or mitre angle setting, make sure the adjustable
fence is set correctly to support the workpiece and
will not interfere with the blade or the guarding
system. Without turning the tool “ON” and with no
workpiece on the table, move the saw blade through
a complete simulated cut to assure there will be no
interference or danger of cutting the fence.
• Provide adequate support such as table extensions,
saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or
longer than the table top. Workpieces longer or
wider than the miter saw table can tip if not securely
supported. If the cut-off piece or workpiece tips, it can
lift the lower guard or be thrown by the spinning blade.
• Do not use another person as a substitute for a
table extension or as additional support. Unstable
support for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind
or the workpiece to shift during the cutting operation
pulling you and the helper into the spinning blade.
• The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed
by any means against the spinning saw blade. If
conned, i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece could
get wedged against the blade and thrown violently.
• Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to
properly support round material such as rods or
tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll while being cut,
causing the blade to “bite” and pull the work with your
hand into the blade.
• Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the
workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the workpiece
being thrown.
• If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn
the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving parts to stop
and disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or remove the battery pack. Then work to
free the jammed material. Continued sawing with
a jammed workpiece could cause loss of control or
damage to the miter saw.
• After nishing the cut, release the switch, hold
the saw head down and wait for the blade to stop
before removing the cut-off piece. Reaching with
your hand near the coasting blade is dangerous.
• Hold the handle rmly when making an incomplete
cut or when releasing the switch before the saw
head is completely in the down position. The
braking action of the saw may cause the saw head to
be suddenly pulled downward, causing a risk of injury.
• 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.
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
lter out microscopic particles.
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1. Saw head
2. Trigger handle
3. Lower guard
4. Fence hand holds
5. Fences (2)
6. Turntable
7. Mounting holes (4)
8. Miter lock lever
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
9. Detent lever
10. Detent override knob
11. Kerf plate
12.Miter angle pointer
13.Miter angle scale
14. No Hands Zone circle
15.Carrying handles
16. Fence lock knobs (2)
17.Face board mounting holes (4)
18. Workpiece clamp
19.Slide rails
20. Bevel angle pointers (2)
21. Bevel angle scale
22. Head lock-down pin
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22
21
15
12
10
9
6
5
2
13
16
3
17
18
19
20
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14
4
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23. Trigger
24. Trigger lock
25. Cut-line indicator switch
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
No Hands Zone - Keep hands out of
the No Hands Zone at all times during
use. Contact with blade will result in
serious injury.
C
US
UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ..................................................... 2734-20
Volts.............................................................. 18 DC
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type................................................M18™
No Load RPM ..................................................4000
Arbor Size ......................................................... 5/8"
Blade Size ......................................................... 10"
Blade Thickness (Kerf) ............................. Max 1/8"
Weight ..........................................................45 lbs.
CAPACITIES
Miter Cuts
Max Height at 90
o
....................5.71" H at 1.54" W
Max Height at 45
o
Miter Left..................5.71" H at 1.0" W Left Side
.............. 5.71" H at 1.22" W Right Side
Miter Right .............5.71" H at 1.31" W Left Side
.............. 3.59" H at 8.08" W Right Side
Max Width at 90
o
................... 11.39" W at 3.59" H
Max Width at 45
o
.....................8.08" W at 3.59" H
Compound Cuts .............. 45
o
Miter and 45o Bevel
Left ..........................................8.08" W at 2.02" H
Right ........................................ 8.08" W at 1.49" H
Groove Cuts Max Depth...............................2.5" H
26. Handle
27.Depth stop adjustment knob
28. Bevel adjustment lever
29. Dust chute
30. Dust bag
31. Slide rail transport lock
32. Kickstand
33. Hand stop
34. Workpiece clamp sockets (2)
35.Wrench storage
36. 6 mm Hex Wrench (not shown)
37. Chop lock lever
38. Depth stop lever
39. Spindle lock
40. Light
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27
28
26
23
25
30
39
38
40
37
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32
31
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ASSEMBLY
Installing the Carrying Handles
The carrying handles are used for transport as well
as support extensions for cutting longer workpieces.
Use the four bolts to attach the carrying handles to
each side of the miter saw table, using the blade
wrench provided. Tighten securely.
Always lock the slide rails and lock down the saw
head before transporting tool. Only carry tools by
the carrying handles.
Installing the Kickstand
Lay the miter saw on its side. Insert the kickstand
(the bend should angle toward the ground) into the
two holes under the slide rails. Push the kickstand
in until it won't go any further. To secure, insert and
tighten the screw into the end of one kickstand prong.
Transporting and Storing
Always lock the saw head and slide rails before
transporting and storing the tool.
Saw Head
To lock, press and hold down the saw head and then
push in the lock-down pin.
To unlock, press and hold down the saw head and
pull out the lock-down pin. Raise the saw head.
Slide Rails
To unlock, loosen the slide rail lock by turning it
counterclockwise. NOTE: If the slide does not appear
to work when the slide rail lock is loosened, the chop
lock may be locked.
To lock, slide the saw head forward and tighten the
slide rail lock by turning it clockwise. CAUTION! Do
not use the chop lock to lock the rails for transport.
Mounting the Miter Saw
To prevent the tool from sliding, falling or tipping
from a raised work surface during operation, the saw
should be mounted to a supporting surface such as
a level, sturdy work table, bench, or miter saw stand.
Position the saw and workbench to allow adequate
room for cross-cutting long workpieces. To mount
the saw to a at surface, insert fasteners through
the holes in the corners of the saw base and secure.
Follow manufacturer instructions when mounting to
a miter saw stand.
Dust collection
WARNING
Collected sawdust from coated
(polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc.)
workpieces can self-ignite in the dust bag or
elsewhere and cause re. To reduce the risk of
re, empty the dust bag frequently and never
store or leave a saw without totally emptying its
dust bag.
The dust port at the back of the saw can be connected to a standard workshop vacuum hose or the
included dust bag. Leave the dust bag open to direct
dust down into a garbage can.
To install, push and twist the hose or dust bag onto
the dust port.
Using Face Boards
When using face boards, secure them using the
mounting holes in the fences. Face boards place distance between the fence and the workpiece, providing
improved support for some workpieces. Workpiece
splintering can be reduced by using face boards.
Selecting, Installing, and Changing Blades
Always use clean, sharp blades. Dull blades tend to
overload the tool, bind, and cause pinching. Use only
10" sliding miter saw blades rated at least 4000 RPM.
Outer
ange
Blade
bolt
Blade
Guard in
blade-changing
OPEN position
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Lower the saw head.
3. Raise the lower guard and hold up while raising
the saw head. Let go of the lower guard. The lower
guard will remain up in the blade-changing OPEN
position. WARNING! Be careful not to lower the
guard head while changing the blade; the lower
guard will fall back into place to cover the blade
and could pinch hands and ngers.
4. Press in the spindle lock and rotate the spindle/
blade until the lock engages.
5. Use the wrench to loosen and remove the left-hand
thread blade bolt (clockwise).
6. Remove the outer blade ange and blade. Wipe
the anges and spindle to remove dust and debris.
Inspect the parts for damage. Replace if needed.
7. Match the arrow direction on the blade with the
arrow direction on the lower guard. Slide the blade
onto the spindle.
8. Install the outer blade ange. The at side of the
ange must rest against the blade.
9. Press in the spindle lock and rotate the blade until
the lock engages. Insert and securely tighten the
blade bolt (counterclockwise) with the wrench.
10. Move hands out of the guard area and lower
the saw head. The lower guard will fall back into
place; verify it moves freely. Check the clearance
between the blade, kerf plate, and fences.
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
specied for the battery. For specic charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
Only use accessories specically
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
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ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
Always remove the battery pack
before changing accessories or
making adjustments. Do not defeat the guards.
No Hand Zone
WARNING
Keep hands out of the No
Hands Zone at all times
during use. Contact with blade will result
in serious injury.
If your hand is placed too close to the saw blade, there
is an increased risk of injury from blade contact. Use
the No Hand Zone indicators to ensure hands are kept
a safe distance from the blade.
No Hand Zone Indicators:
• No Hands Zone Circle (groove around turntable)
• Fence Hand Holds (notches on top of fences)
• Hand Stops (used when fence is removed)
Never cross your hand over the intended line of cutting
either in front or behind the saw blade. The proximity
of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not be
obvious and you may be seriously injured. Saw head
may slide/move, putting your safety at risk. Always
wait for the blade to stop completely before raising
the head,
moving workpiece or changing settings
.
Select the Workpiece Carefully
Be cautious of pitchy, knotty, wet or warped workpieces. These materials are likely to create pinching
conditions. Workpieces that bow and pinch may
result in kick back. Inspect for and remove nails
before cutting. Always keep blades clean and sharp;
otherwise the blade produces a narrow kerf and is
likely to be pinched by the workpiece. This tool is not
recommended for cutting ferrous metals such as iron
and steel. See Applications for a more complete list
of materials that can be cut.
Support the Workpiece Properly
Always support the workpiece during operation.
Otherwise, the workpiece may pull up and into the
saw. WARNING!
Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever possible to keep hands far from
the blade. Do not use this saw to cut pieces that are
held by hand or too small to be securely clamped.
1. Use the Fence: Hold the workpiece ush against
the fence to provide a straight path for the saw
blade. This will help eliminate the tendency for
the blade teeth to bind. The fence can be used
as a support for miter, bevel and compound cuts.
WARNING! Keep hands out of the No Hands Zone
at all times during use. Use the fence hand holds
to ensure your hands do not enter the No Hands
Zone.
2. Use the workpiece clamp: Clamp the workpiece
to the table with the included clamp. The clamp
can be moved to either side of the table.
a. Insert the clamp bar into either clamp socket
behind the fences.
b. Turn the clamp bar until it seats fully into the
socket.
c. Rotate the clamp around so the screw is above
the table.
d. Tighten the clamp screw to secure the work-
piece to the table.
3. Use a C-clamp: Clamp the workpiece to the fence
with a C-clamp.
Support of Longer Workpieces
Longer workpieces need support along their full length.
If you are using the saw on a level work bench, prop up
the workpiece to a height of 3-1/2" (2"x4" set on its side)
from the bottom of the saw feet. There are also many
aftermarket work tables specically designed for miter
saws that provide supports for all types of workpieces.
Adjusting the Miter Angle
The miter angle can be set using detents for commonly cut angles (0°, 15°, 22.5° 31.6°, 45°, 50° left,
and 60° right), as well as nely adjusted to any angle
to compensate for a custom situation.
Detent lever
Detent override knob
Miter lock lever
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Lift up the miter lock lever to release the turntable.
3. Lift the detent lever and rotate the turntable to the
detent angle closest to the desired angle.
4. To make a ne adjustment to the miter angle:
a. Lift the detent lever.
b. Rotate the detent override knob forward.
c. Rotate the turntable to the exact angle.
5. Press down the miter lock lever to lock the adjustment in place and avoid shifting during use.
Adjusting the Bevel Angle
The bevel angle can be set using detents for commonly
cut angles (0°, 22.5°, 33.85°, 45°), as well as adjusted
to any angle in between by using the bevel angle scale.
The bevel mechanism also has several degrees of
overtravel on both the left and right.
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Lift the bevel adjustment lever to the Unlock
position.
3. Tilt the saw head left or right to the desired angle.
4. To use one of the preset angles (0°, 22.5°, 33.85°,
45°), press the bevel adjustment lever half-way
down. Continue to tilt the saw head until the preset
"clicks" into place.
5. Press down the bevel adjustment lever to the Lock
position.
Unlock
Lock
Bevel Adjustment Lever
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Adjusting the Fences
Every time the bevel or mitre angle settings are changed,
make sure the fences are set correctly.
Fences MUST:
•
Support the workpiece
•
Not interfere with the blade or lower guard
•
Be adjusted to keep hands out of the No Hand Zone
To adjust the Fences
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Loosen the fence lock knobs.
3. Slide the fences side-to-side to the desired position to allow for a bevel or compound miter cut.
Position the fences properly for maximum work
support while maintaining hand safety. WARNING!
Ensure fence hand holds are positioned to keep
hands out of the No Hand Zone.
4. Tighten the fence lock knobs securely before making a cut.
NOTE: If either fence has any movement forward
to backward, tighten the fence set screw, located
on the back of each fence slot.
5. With the saw OFF and the workpiece removed
from the table, slowly lower the saw head completely to ensure the guard and blade do not contact the fences when making miter and bevel cuts.
Guards
The lower guard should cover the blade when the
saw head is up and it should move freely and open
automatically as the saw head is lowered into the
workpiece. WARNING! Never disable or remove
guards. Only push the lower guard into the OPEN
position when changing blades.
If the lower guard appears loose, sticks, or does not
cover the blade when the saw head is up, take the saw
to an authorized service center for repairs.
Ensure the Fences are adjusted properly to allow for
free-movement of the guards during the complete
movement of the cut.
Setting for Chop Cuts
The slides can be locked and the saw head set in
the proper position to use the saw for chop cuts (cuts
not requiring the use of the slides).
1. To lock, push Chop Lock to
.
2. Slide saw head until it locks into place.
3. To unlock, push Chop Lock to
.
Adjusting the Depth of Cut
The depth of the cut can be adjusted for groove or
rabbet cuts.
1. Remove battery pack.
Depth-stop lever
Lock nut
Knob
2. To set the depth of cut,
rotate the depth stop
lever up.
3. Lower the saw head to
the desired depth of cut.
4. Rotate the depth stop
adjustment knob until it contacts the lever. Lock in the depth
using the lock nut.
5. Make a test cut to verify
the depth of cut is correct.
6. To remove the depth
of cut limit, loosen the
lock nut by turning counterclockwise and rotate
the lever back.
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
wear safety goggles or glasses
with side shields. Keep hands and body out of
the path of the saw blade. Contact with blade will
result in serious injury. Check guarding system
to make sure it is functioning correctly. Do not
operate saw without guards in place. Do not
perform any operation freehand. Never reach
around saw blade. Turn off tool and wait for saw
blade to stop before moving workpiece or chang-
ing settings. Tighten all adjustments prior to use.
Cut Line Indicator
The cut-line indicator shines down the blade, casting
a shadow where the blade will meet the workpiece.
No calibration/adjustments will be needed as the
shadow will always be true to the blade location.
Use the cut-line indicator switch to turn on the light
before making a cut. The light will go off automatically
about 10 seconds after use.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
rely on the brake as a safety feature. Always wait until the blade stops completely before allowing anything near the blade.
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure all adjust-
ments are securely locked before making a cut.
Starting and Stopping the Tool
Always hold the trigger handle rmly because the
starting and stopping action of the motor may cause
the handle to move up or down slightly. WARNING!
Always press down miter lock lever and tighten all
adjustments prior to use. WARNING! Ensure hands
are out of the No Hands Zone.
1. To start the motor, push down the trigger lock and
pull the trigger.
2. To stop the motor, release the trigger. The elec-
tric brake will stop the blade in about 4 seconds.
WARNING! The brake is not a substitute for the
guards and could fail; always wait for the blade to
stop completely before removing the blade from
the workpiece. If the brake fails to stop the blade or
misses frequently, return the tool to a MILWAUKEE
service facility for repair.
Making a Chop Cut
Cut workpieces with chop cuts whenever possible.
Only use sliding cuts (cross cuts) when necessary.
1. Use the chop lock to set the saw in the chop cut
position.
2. Select the desired angles and adjust the fences to
ensure fence hand holds are positioned to keep
hands out of the No Hand Zone.
3. Place the workpiece on the turntable and line up
the cut.
4. Insert battery pack.
5. Support the workpiece using any of the methods
described in "Support the Workpiece Properly".
6. WARNING! Keep hands out of the No Hands
Zone at all times during use. Contact with blade
will result in serious injury.
7. Start the motor. Wait a few seconds for the blade
to reach full speed. Then gently lower the saw
head into the workpiece all the way through the
cut. WARNING! Do not allow the blade to contact
the workpiece while tool is ramping up.
8. Always allow the saw to do the work. Forcing the
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tool may stall or overheat the motor.
9. After the cut is complete, release the trigger and
wait for the blade to stop completely. Raise the
saw head and remove the workpiece. WARNING!
If small cut-off pieces get caught in the guard area,
remove battery pack before clearing.
Making a Sliding Cut (Cross Cut)
Wider workpieces can be cut using the sliding
mechanism. Always use chop cut whenever possible.
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2
3
1
1. Make sure that the chop lock is unlocked, the
slide rail transport lock is loose, and the saw head
moves freely back and forth.
2. Select the desired angles and adjust the fences to
ensure fence hand holds are positioned to keep
hands out of the No Hand Zone.
3. Place the workpiece on the turntable and line
up the cut.
4. Insert battery pack.
5. Support the workpiece using any of the methods
described in "Support the Workpiece Properly".
6. WARNING! Keep hands out of the No Hands
Zone at all times during use. Contact with blade
will result in serious injury.
7. Raise saw head and pull it out OVER the work-
piece WITHOUT cutting.
8. Start the motor. Wait a few seconds for the blade
to reach full speed. WARNING! Do not allow
the blade to contact the workpiece while tool is
ramping up.
9. Press down on saw head.
10. Push saw through the cut. WARNING! Return saw
head to the full rear position after each crosscut
operation.
11. After the cut is complete, release the trigger and
wait for the blade to stop completely. Raise the
saw head and remove the workpiece. WARNING!
If small cut-off pieces get caught in the guard area,
remove battery pack before clearing.
APPLICATIONS
WARNING
Do not cut stone, brick, concrete,
magnesium, or ferrous metals
(iron, steel, stainless steel, or alloys of these
metals) with this saw.
Do not use abrasive wheels with this saw.
Dust created by cutting these materials and/or
using abrasive cut-off wheels can jam the blade
guard and possibly cause personal injury.
Recommended Materials and Applications
The following materials can be cut with the compound sliding miter saw. There are many types of
saw blades available. Always use the proper blade
for the particular material and application. Use only
10" sliding miter saw blades rated at least 4000 RPM.
• Wood - solid wood, plywood, particle board, MDF
(medium density berboard), HDF (high density
berboard), melamine laminated particle board,
formica laminates, hardboard (masonite).
• Plastics - PVC, CPVC, ABS, solid surfacing materi-
als (such as Corian
®
), and other plastic materials.
When cutting plastic, avoid overheating the blade
and blade teeth to prevent melting the workpiece.
• Nonferrous Metals - aluminum, brass, copper, and
other non-ferrous materials.
Cutting Non-Square Materials
Cutting Round (Cylindrical) Materials
"V" shaped blocks can be used to support round
materials like closet rod and plastic pipe.
Aluminum Sash and Other
Channel Type and Materials
Aluminum sash material can be supported with blocks
to prevent it from deforming while it is being cut.
Clamp
Fence
Table
Wood support
block
Aluminum
material
Wood support
block
Miter Range Miter Detents (Stops)
0° to 50° Left
0° to 60° Right
0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.62°, 45°, 50° Left
0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.62°, 45°, 60° Right
Bevel Range Bevel Detents (Stops)
0° to 48° Left
0° to 48° Right
0°, 22.5°, 33.85°, 45°, 48° Left
0°, 22.5°, 33.85°, 45°, 48° Right
Base Molding
Capacity
Nested Crown
Capacity
5-3/4" at 0°
5-3/4" at 45° Left
5-3/4" at 45° Right
5-1/4"
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Two Methods for Cutting Crown Molding
The angles created on a piece of crown molding that
ts at against the ceiling and wall will, when added
together, equal 90° (A + B = 90°).The most common
crown molding angles are :
52
°
/38°: A 52° angle against the ceiling (A) and a 38°
angle against the wall (B). The miter saw has special miter settings at 31.6° left and right and a bevel
setting at 33.9° to use when cutting 52°/ 38° crown
molding at on the miter saw table. These settings
are identied with a diamond mark.
45
°
/45°: A 45° angle against the ceiling (A) and a 45°
angle against the wall (B). The miter saw has special
miter settings at 35.3° left and right and a bevel set-
ting at 30° to use when cutting 45°/ 45° crown at
on the miter saw table. These settings are identied
with a black circle.
NOTE: Even though all of these angles are standard,
rooms are very rarely constructed so the corners
are exactly 90°. You will need to “ne tune” these
settings and make necessary adjustments to the
cutting angles.
Ceiling
Wall
Angle B
Angle A
Inside
corner
Outside
corner
Cutting Crown Molding Flat on the
Miter Saw Table
The advantage of cutting crown molding at on the
table is that it is easier to secure the molding at the
correct cutting position. Also larger pieces of crown
molding may be cut lying at on the miter saw table.
1. Set the bevel and miter angles using the Crown
Molding Miter Angles chart. Tighten the miter lock
lever and the bevel adjustment lever.
2. Using the Positioning section below, correctly
positions the molding.
NOTE: Always make a test cut on scrap material
to conrm all angles are correct.
3. Make the cut according to "Making a Chop Cut".
Cutting Crown Molding Angled Against
the Fence (Nested – in position)
Always use a crown stop (Cat.No. 43-98-0295) when
cutting crown molding angled against the fence.
When cutting crown molding angled against the fence
does not require bevel settings. Small changes in
the miter angle can be made without affecting the
bevel angle. When using this method the saw can
be quickly and easily adjusted for corners that are
not 90° (square).
Positioning
Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 52° and 38
°
angles (set bevel angle to 33.85°)
Left side, inside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62
°
3. Save left end of cut
Right side, inside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62
°
3. Save left end of cut
Left side, outside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62
°
3. Save right end of cut
Right side, outside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62
°
3. Save right end of cut
Standard (U.S.) crown molding with 45
°
angles (set
bevel angle to 0°)
Left side, inside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 45
°
3. Save left end of cut
Right side, inside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 45
°
3. Save left end of cut
Left side, outside corner
1. Bottom edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 45
°
3. Save right end of cut
Right side, outside corner
1. Top edge of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 45
°
3. Save right end of cut
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
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 affect 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.
Adjusting the Miter Saw
This Miter Saw is fully adjusted at the factory. If it is not
accurate due to shipping and handling, please follow
these steps to accurately set up your saw. Once the
saw is properly adjusted, it should remain accurate
under normal jobsite and transportation conditions.
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Squaring the Blade (90°) to the Fence (0° Miter)
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Place a square against the fence and blade and
ensure that the square is not touching blade teeth
as this will cause an inaccurate measurement.
3. Loosen the miter lock lever and move the saw to
the 0° miter position. Do not tighten the lock lever.
4. If the saw blade is not exactly perpendicular to
the fence, use the supplied wrench to loosen the
screws that hold the miter scale to the table. Move
the scale left or right until the blade is perpendicular
to the fence. Use the square to verify that the blade
is perpendicular to the fence. Retighten the screws.
5. Loosen the miter pointer adjustment screw and
reposition the pointer the so that it indicates exactly zero. Once the pointer is properly positioned,
retighten the miter pointer adjustment screw.
Squaring the Blade (90°) to the Table (0° Bevel)
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Remove the chip deector and dust chute assembly.
3. Move the bevel adjustment lever to the middle
position and wedge in a tool (screw driver etc.)
so the handle stay in the middle position. Move
the saw head so that the bevel detent mechanism
locks into the 0° bevel detent.
4. Place a square against the table and blade and
ensure that the square is not touching blade teeth
as this will cause an inaccurate measurement.
5. Loosen 2 screws (T25) on the front of the bevel arm,
these screws are used to clamp the detent body.
6. Using a T25 wrench you can adjust the bevel setting of the blade-to-table. Clockwise tilts blade to
the right, counterclockwise tilts blade to the left.
7. When you have the blade set to the 0° bevel,
torque the 2 screws to 95-105 in lbs.
8. Remove the tool used to wedge the bevel adjustment lever.
9. Move the bevel adjustment lever to "lock".
10. Reassemble the chip deector and dust chute
assembly, tightening the screws securely.
11. If necessary, loosen the left and right bevel
pointer adjustment screws and reposition the
pointers the so that they indicates exactly zero.
Once the pointers are properly positioned, retighten the bevel pointer adjustment screw.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury and damage, never immerse
your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or
allow a liquid to 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 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-
gents containing ammonia. Never use ammable or
combustible solvents around tools.
Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest service center.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING
Use only recommended accesso-
ries. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.
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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 defec-
tive in material or workmanship for a period of 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,
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