OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR
Cat. No. / No de cat.
2982-20
M18 FUEL™ 8" METAL CUTTING CIRCULAR SAW
SCIE CIRCULAIRE POUR MÉTAUX DE 203 mm (8") M18 FUEL™
SIERRA CIRCULAR DE CORTE PARA METAL DE 203 mm (8")
DE M18 FUEL™
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL
WARNING
SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
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 battery-oper-
ated (cordless) power tool.
tions, illustrations and specica-
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
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 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 ex-
tension 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 o-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 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
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 can
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 o. 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. Power 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 aect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use. Many ac-
cidents 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 dierent 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.
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• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
DANGER
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally 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.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to re or tem-
perature 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-
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
METAL SAW
Cutting procedures
•
hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both
hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the
blade.
• Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard
cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.
• Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the
workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth
should be visible below the workpiece.
• Never hold the workpiece in your hands or across
your leg while cutting. Secure the workpiece to a
stable platform. It is important to support the work
properly to minimise body exposure, blade binding,
or loss of control.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact
with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts
of the power tool “live” and could give the operator
an electric shock.
• When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight
edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and
reduces the chance of blade binding.
• Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Blades
that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw
will run o-centre, causing loss of control.
• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers
or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially
designed for your saw, for optimum performance and
safety of operation.
Further safety instructions for all saws
Kickback causes and related warnings
-Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed
or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw
to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator;
-When the blade is pinched or jammed tightly by the
kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator;
Keep hands away from cutting area
and the blade. Keep your second
- 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 workpiece causing the blade to climb
out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided
by taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a rm grip with both hands on the saw and
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
to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
• When blade is binding, or when interrupting a
cut for any reason, release the trigger 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.
• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre
the saw blade in the kerf so that saw teeth are not
engaged into the material. If a saw blade binds, it
may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the
saw is restarted.
• Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade
pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag
under their own weight. Supports must be placed
under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut
and near the edge of the panel.
• Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened
or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing
excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
• Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut. If
blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause
binding and kickback.
• Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls
or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut
objects that can cause kickback.
Lower guard function
• Check the lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate the saw if the lower
guard does not move freely and close instantly.
Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open
position. If the saw is accidentally dropped, the lower
guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the
retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and
does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles
and depths of cut.
• Check the operation of the lower guard spring.
If the guard and the spring are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower
guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,
gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
• The lower guard may be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and
“compound cuts.” Raise the lower guard by the
retracting handle and as soon as the blade enters
the material, the lower guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate
automatically.
• Always observe that the lower guard is covering
the blade before placing saw down on bench or
oor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the
saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path.
Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after
switch is released.
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WARNING
WARNING
C
US
Do not touch material immediately after it has
been cut. Use caution; cut material may be hot
and sharp.
•
Do not use cutting oil. The use of cutting oil may
cause a re.
•
Do not use tool near ammable material. Sparks
may cause re.
•
Chip container cover may be hot after use.
Use caution when emptying chip container or
changing the blade.
•
Do not start the blade when in contact with
workpiece. Wait for blade to reach full speed before
beginning cut.
•
appropriate respiratory protection or use an
OSHA compliant dust extraction solution.
• Always use common sense and be cautious when
using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every
situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.
Do not use this tool if you do not understand these
operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond
your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained
professional for additional information or training.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry im-
portant information. If unreadable or missing, contact
a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.
•
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.
To reduce the risk of injury, when
working in dusty situations, wear
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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1. Handle
2. Latch
3. Trigger
4. Lock-o button
5. Chip container
6. Rip fence slot
7. Blade
8. Lower guard
9. Shoe
10. Chip viewing window
11. Spindle lock button
12. Front Handle
13. Lower guard lever
14. Load indicator light
15. Wrench
16. Depth setting gauge
17. Depth adjusting lever
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WARNING
Cat. No. ..................................................... 2982-20
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Volts.............................................................. 18 DC
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type................................................M18™
No Load RPM ..................................................4000
Blade Size ...........................................................8"
Arbor ................................................................. 5/8"
Depth of cut .......................................... 0 to 2-9/16"
Capacities
Materials*
Steel Studs ...........................................10 gauge
Steel Decking, Roong Panels .......up to 2-9/16"
thick
Steel Plate ......................................up to 1" thick
Steel Pipe .......................................up to 2" thick
Angle Iron ...........................2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 1/4"
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature ......................0°F to 125°F
* See "Applications" for requirements when cutting thicker
materials.
ASSEMBLY
Recharge only with the charger
SPECIFICATIONS
cic charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
is not in use.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
may be hazardous.
Select a blade appropriate for your application. Refer
to the “ACCESSORIES” section for a list of blades
to be used for the proper applications of this tool.
Always use sharp blades. Dull blades tend to overload the tool and increase the chance of kickback.
Only use thin kerf blades with a maximum safe oper-
ating speed greater than the no load RPM marked on
the tool's nameplate. Read the blade manufacturer's
instructions before use. Do not use any type of abrasive cut-o wheel or dry diamond cutting blades. Use
the correct blade type for your application. Using the
wrong blade may result in reduced performance or
damage to the blade. Do not use blades that are
cracked or have broken teeth. Do not sharpen ferrous
metal cutting blades; see the blade manufacturer's
recommendations regarding sharpening.
specied for the battery. For spe-
Removing/Inserting the Battery
Always lock the trigger or remove
the battery pack any time the tool
Only use accessories specically
recommended for this tool. Others
Selecting Blade
Checking the Operation of the Lower Guard
Check the operation and condition of the lower guard
lever. If the guard and the lever are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower
guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts,
gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Place the tool on its side.
NOTE: This procedure will not show proper lower
guard operation if the tool is not on its side.
3. Grasp the lower guard by the sides and push it all
the way back into the blade housing.
4. Release the lower guard.
• If the guard immediately springs back into place, it
is working correctly and you may continue with use.
• If the guard does not immediately spring back
into place, clean the upper and lower guards to
remove all chips and debris. Then, check the
operation again by starting with step 1.
• If the guard still does not immediately spring back
into place, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility
for repairs.
Removing and Installing Chip Container
NEVER operate tool when guards
stalled. Serious injury may occur.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields when removing the
chip container. Chips and debris may y up into
the face.
1. Remove battery pack.
2. To remove the chip container, open the latch and
pull the chip container o of the tab.
3. To install the chip container, t the tab pin onto
the tab, position the chip container, and secure
the latch.
Chips and other debris from the workpiece are collected inside the chip container, which needs to be
emptied to ensure proper functioning of the tool.
WARNING! Do not touch the saw blade, workpiece,
chips or chip container with bare hands immediately
after cutting; they may be hot and could burn skin.
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Remove the chip container (see "Removing and
Installing Chip Container") and empty. Use a brush
to ensure all chips and debris have been removed.
3. Remove all chips and debris from upper guard,
blade, and housing.
4. Replace the chip container (see "Removing and
Installing Chip Container").
and chip container are not in-
Emptying the Chip Container
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Installing and Removing Blades
To remove, turn
counterclockwise
Spindle lock button
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Remove the chip container (see"Removing and
Installing Chip Container").
3. Place the saw on a at surface with the blade facing 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 ange.
4. Slide the lower guard lever up to raise the lower
guard. Remove the blade from the spindle. Always
clean the spindle, upper guard and lower guard to
remove any dirt and dust.
NOTE: Do not remove inner ange or washer.
Larger diameter of inner ange should face the
blade.
5. To install a blade, place the
blade on the spindle with
the teeth pointing in the
same direction as the ar-
row on the lower guard.
Release the lower guard lever.
6. Place the blade ange on the spindle and hand
tighten the bolt.
7. While holding in the spindle lock button, use the
wrench to turn the bolt clockwise and tighten.
8. Replace the chip container (see "Removing and
Installing Chip Container").
Arrow
1. Remove battery pack.
2. To adjust the depth of the cut, hold the saw by the
handle and loosen the depth adjusting lever by
pulling it up away from the shoe.
3. 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.
4. Push down the depth adjusting lever to secure
the shoe position.
Adjusting Depth
1/4"
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OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
When working in dusty situations, wear appro-
priate respiratory protection or use an OSHA
compliant dust extraction solution.
To reduce the risk of injury, everyone in the work
area should wear safety goggles or glasses
with side shields. Remove battery pack from
the tool before changing accessories or making
adjustments.
Keep hands away from the blade and other mov-
ing parts.
Always remove battery pack before changing
or removing accessories. Only use accessories
specically recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Kickback causes and related warnings
-Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed
or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled
saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the
operator;
-When the blade is pinched or jammed tightly by
the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the
operator;
- 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 workpiece causing the
blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward
the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incor-
rect operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
• Maintain a rm grip with both hands on the saw
and 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 to jump backwards, but kickback
forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper
precautions are taken.
• When blade is binding, or when interrupting a
cut for any reason, release the trigger 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.
• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre
the saw blade in the kerf so that saw teeth are
not engaged into the material. If a saw blade is
binding, it may walk up or kickback from the work-
piece as the saw is restarted.
• Support large panels to minimise the risk of
blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend
to sag under their own weight. Supports must be
placed under the panel on both sides, near the line
of cut and near the edge of the panel.
• Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened
or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf caus-
ing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
• Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making cut. If
blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause
binding and kickback.
wear proper eye protection marked
• Use extra caution when sawing into existing
walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade
may cut objects that can cause kickback.
• Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the
workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade
teeth, or less than 1/4" of the blade, should
be visible below the workpiece. The less blade
exposed, the less chance of binding and kickback.
Before cutting, be sure depth and bevel adjustments
are tight.
• Stay alert. Any distraction can cause twisting or
binding. Repetitive cuts may lull the user into careless movements.
Always clamp the workpiece securely on a saw horse
or bench. See “APPLICATIONS” for the correct way
to support your work in dierent situations.
1. Draw a cutting line. Place the front of the shoe on
the edge of the workpiece without making blade
contact. Hold the handle with one hand and the
front handle with the other.
2. Line up the sight line with your cutting line. Position
your arms and body to resist kickback.
3. To start the saw, push the lock-o button down
while pulling the trigger. Allow the motor to reach
full speed before beginning cut.
4. While cutting, keep the shoe flat against the
workpiece and maintain a rm grip. Do not force
the saw through the workpiece. Forcing a saw can
cause kickback.
5. Use a moderate, continuous pressure to make the
cut while following the cut line through sight line. If
the wheel is pushed too hard into the workpiece,
the load indicator light will turn on. If this occurs,
reduce the pressure of the wheel into the work-
piece until the load indicator light turns o.
6. If making a partial cut, restarting in mid-cut or
correcting direction, allow the blade to come to
a complete stop. To resume cutting, center the
blade in the kerf, back the saw away from cutting
edge a few inches, push the lock-o button down
while pulling the trigger and re-enter the cut slowly.
7. If the saw binds and stalls, maintain a rm grip
and release the trigger immediately. Hold the saw
motionless in the workpiece until the blade comes
to a complete stop.
8. After nishing a cut, be sure the lower guard closes
and the blade comes to a complete stop before
setting the saw down.
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General Operation
The electric brake engages when the trigger is re-
WARNING
WARNING
leased, causing the blade to stop and allowing you
to proceed with your work. Generally, the saw blade
stops within two seconds. However, there may be a
delay between the time you release the trigger and
when the brake engages. Occasionally the brake may
miss completely. If the brake misses frequently, the
saw needs servicing by an authorized MILWAUKEE
service facility. The brake is not a substitute for the
guard, and you must always wait for the blade to
stop completely before removing the saw from the
workpiece.
APPLICATIONS
Chips, dirt, and debris can cause
Electric Brake
time. Return the saw to a MILWAUKEE service
facility for cleaning and testing.
This tool is intended for cutting unhardened ferrous
metal and non-ferrous metal. The following precautions must be followed to reduce the risk of injury:
• Do not cut stacked materials. Cut one piece at a time.
• Do not cut hardened steel.
• Cut materials with the wider edge of the shoe over
the clamped side of the material.
• Do not touch the saw blade, workpiece, chips or chip
container with bare hands immediately after cutting;
they may be hot and could burn skin.
• Adjust the cutting angle of the blade to the workpiece,
so the blade goes through the thinnest sections.
When cutting angled materials, tilt the tool back to
avoid having the lower guard rest on the angle.
Correct Technique
the lower guard to hang up at any
Cutting Angled Materials
Incorrect Technique
When cutting widths greater than 4", clamp or tack
1" lumber to workpiece and use the inside edge of
the shoe as a guide.
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
and wires before making pocket cuts.
Pocket cuts are made in the middle of the workpiece
when it can not be cut from an edge. We recommend
using a SAWZALL® reciprocating saw or jig saw for
this type of cut. However, if you must use a circular
saw to make a pocket cut, USE EXTREME CAUTION. To maintain control of the saw during pocket
cutting, keep both hands on the saw.
check work area for hidden pipes
Pocket Cutting
Cutting Thin or Corrugated Materials
Cut thin and corrugated materials at least 1" from the
edge of the workpiece to avoid injury or damage to
the tool caused by thin strips of metal being pulled
into the upper guard.
Large sheets sag or bend if they are not correctly
supported. If you attempt to cut without leveling and
properly supporting the workpiece, the blade will tend
to bind, causing kickback.
Support large sheets. Be sure to set the depth of the
cut so that you only cut through the workpiece, not
through the supports.
Cutting Large Sheets
1. Beginning at a corner, line up the sight line with
your cutting line. Tilt the saw forward, rmly xing the front of the shoe on the workpiece. The
blade should be just above cutting line, but not
touching it. Raise the lower guard using the lower
guard lever.
2. To start the saw, push the lock-o button down
while pulling the trigger. Allow the motor to reach
full speed before beginning cut. Using the front
of the shoe as a hinge point, gradually lower the
back end of the saw into the workpiece. Release
the lower guard lever and grasp the front handle.
3. When the shoe rests flat against workpiece,
advance the saw to the far corner. Release the
trigger and allow the blade to come to a complete
stop before removing it from workpiece. Repeat
the above steps for each side of the opening.
Use a SAWZALL® reciprocating saw, jig saw or
small hand saw to nish the corners if they are not
completely cut through.
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If the blade does not follow a straight line:
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
•Teeth are dull. This is caused by hitting a hard
object such as a nail or stone, dulling teeth on
one side. The blade tends to cut to the side with
the sharpest teeth.
•Shoe is out of line or bent
•Blade is bent
•Blade is loose
If the blade binds, smokes or turns blue from friction:
•Blade is dull
•Blade is on backwards
•Blade is bent
•Blade is dirty
•Workpiece is not properly supported
•Incorrect blade is being used
•Battery charge is low
Troubleshooting
MAINTENANCE
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 battery pack, charger, or tool, except as pro-
vided in these instructions. Contact a MILWAUKEE
service facility for all other repairs.
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 aect 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.
Maintaining Tool
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.
Clean dust and debris from any vents. Keep tool
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.
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest authorized service center.
Cleaning
Repairs
ACCESSORIES
Use only recommended accesso-
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.
ries. Others may be hazardous.
SERVICE - UNITED STATES
1-800-SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878)
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM CST
or visit www.milwaukeetool.com
Contact Corporate After Sales Service Technical
Support with technical, service/repair, or warranty
questions.
Email: metproductsupport@milwaukeetool.com
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SERVICE - CANADA
Milwaukee Tool (Canada) Ltd
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST
This MILWAUKEE power tool* is warranted to the original purchaser
from an authorized MILWAUKEE distributor only to be free from
defects in material and workmanship. Subject to certain exceptions,
MILWAUKEE will repair or replace any part on this power tool which,
after examination, is determined by MILWAUKEE to be defective
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,
normal wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents.
Normal Wear: Many power tools need periodic parts replacement and
service to achieve best performance. This warranty does not cover
repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part including,
but not limited to, chucks, brushes, cords, saw shoes, blade clamps,
o-rings, seals, bumpers, driver blades, pistons, strikers, lifters, and
bumper cover washers.
*This warranty does not cover battery packs or all power tools. Refer
to the separate and distinct warranties available for those products.
The warranty period for the LED in the LED Work Light (49-24-0171)
and the LED Upgrade Bulb (49-81-0090) is the lifetime of the product
subject to the limitations above. If during normal use the LED or LED
Upgrade Bulb fails, the part will be replaced free of charge.
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 MILWAUKEE BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR
PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY COSTS, ATTORNEY FEES,
EXPENSES, LOSSES OR DELAYS ALLEGED TO BE AS A CONSEQUENCE OF ANY DAMAGE TO, FAILURE OF, OR DEFECT IN
ANY PRODUCT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIMS
FOR LOSS OF PROFITS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY 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 LIMITATION
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR 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 WARRANTY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS 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 sec-
tion of MILWAUKEE’s website www.milwaukeetool.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 power tool.
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1.877.948.2360
or visit www.milwaukeetool.ca
LIMITED WARRANTY
USA & CANADA
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