Milwaukee 6276, 626 User Manual
Catalog No.
No de Cat.
Número de Catálogo
6266
6276
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR
JIG SAW
SCIE SAUTEUSE
SIERRA CALADORA
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 SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and
dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operat-
ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and
sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
4. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and
ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check
with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically
malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance
path to carry electricity away from the user.
5. Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for
the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply
system.
6. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is grounded.
7. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
8. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools
or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat,
oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
9. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor
extension cord marked W-A or W. These cords are rated
for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
10. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
11. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
12. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before
plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or
plugging in tools with the switch on invites accidents.
13. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the
tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of
the tool may result in personal injury.
14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool
in unexpected situations.
15. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must
be used for appropriate conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
16. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support
the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand
or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.
17. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it is designed.
18. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
19. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
20. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained
persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
21. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely to
bind and are easier to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag
damaged tools Do not use until repaired.
22. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts, and any other condition that may affect the
tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before
using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
23. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.
SERVICE
24. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified per-
sonnel could result in a risk of injury.
25. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.
Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this
manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator.
2. Keep hands away from all cutting edges and moving parts.
3. Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact a MILWAUKEE Service facility for a
free replacement.
4. 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 filter out microscopic particles.
Symbology
Double Insulated
Volts Alternating Current
Amps
No Load Revolutions per Minute
(RPM)
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Canadian Standards Association
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Cat No. 6276
Cat.
No.
6266
6276
11
Specifications
Volts
AC
Only
Amps
120
120
11
5.7
5.7
Length
of
Stroke
1"
1"
10
Strokes
per
minute
450- 3100
450-3100
2
1. Quik-Lok tension lever
2. Transparent blade cover
3. Blade
4. Shoe
5. Orbital action selector lever
6. Tilt angle scale
7. Hex key
8. Vacuum manifold
9. On/Off switch
10. Lock button
11. Speed control dial
9
1
3
5
4
6
8
7
1
2
3
4
5
Cat No. 6266
9
8
7
6
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GROUNDING EXTENSION CORDS
WARNING!
Improperly connecting the grounding wire can
result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not
modify the plug provided with the tool. Never
remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do
not use the tool if the cord or plug is damaged. If
damaged, have it repaired by a MILWAUKEE
service facility before use. If the plug will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
Grounded Tools:
Tools with Three Prong Plugs
Tools marked Grounding Required
have a three wire cord and three
prong grounding plug. The plug must
be connected to a properly grounded
outlet (See Figure A). If the tool should
electrically malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity
away from the user, reducing the risk
of electric shock.
The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire
inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the
cord must be the only wire connected to the tool's grounding system and
must never be attached to an electrically live terminal.
Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug
and outlet should look like those in Figure A.
Double Insulated Tools:
Tools with Two Prong Plugs
Tools marked Double Insulated do
not require grounding. They have a
special double insulation system
which satisfies OSHA requirements
and complies with the applicable
standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard
Association and the National Electrical Code. Double Insulated tools may
be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in Figures B and C.
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double insulated
tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord. As the distance
from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a
serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool
damage. Refer to the table shown to determine the required minimum
wire size.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the
cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16
gauge cord. When using more than one extension cord to make up the
total length, be sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size
required. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add
the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum wire size.
Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
If you are using an extension cord outdoors, be sure it is marked
with the suffix W-A (W in Canada) to indicate that it is acceptable
for outdoor use.
Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical
condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it
repaired by a qualified person before using it.
Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat
and damp or wet areas.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge
Nameplate
Amperes
8.1 - 12
12.1 - 15
15.1 - 20
* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five
volts at 150% of the rated amperes.
for Extension Cords*
25'
0 - 5
5.1 - 8
16
16
14
12
10
Extension Cord Length
100'
14
12
10
10
150'
12
10
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--
50'
16
16
14
12
10
75'
16
14
12
10
10
200'
12
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READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE.
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TOOL ASSEMBLY
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug
tool before attaching or removing accessories
or making adjustments. Use only specifically
recommended accessories. Others may be
hazardous.
Fig. 1
Installing saw blades
This tool uses only T-Shank jig saw blades.
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Push the Quik-Lok tension lever as far as it will go and hold it in
position (Fig. 1).
3. Fit the saw blade into the groove in the support roller and push it
firmly 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 and the saw blade is automatically held.
5. Check that the saw blade is held firmly; the slot in the plunger will be
at an angle to the saw (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
Slot
Adjusting the shoe (Fig. 3)
The shoe may be tilted up to 45° in either direction and moved forward or
backward.
Fig. 3
Shoe screw
1. To set a tilt angle for angle cuts and bevels, loosen the shoe
screw, pull the base backward
longer engaged. Tilt to the required preset angle (15°, 30°, or 45°) as
read on the tilt angle scale. Push back into the retaining lugs and
tighten the shoe screw. If angles other than the presets are required, set the desired angle and tighten the shoe screw without
engaging the retaining lugs.
If very exact angles are needed it is recommended that a test cut
and subsequent adjustment be made.
2. To move the shoe back for plunge cuts or cuts in corners,
loosen the shoe screw and pull the shoe
screw will fit into a slot to hold the shoe at 0°.
Using the Shoe Cover
The non-marring shoe cover is used to prevent marring and scratching
of the workpiece surface. To attach the shoe cover, hook the front of the
cover over the steel shoe. Next, snap the rear of the shoe cover to the
steel shoe. Be sure both sides are snapped in place.
When the shoe cover is not needed, remove it by pulling the tabs on rear
of the shoe cover outward from the steel shoe. Unhook the front of the
shoe cover and remove.
slightly until the retaining lugs are no
all the way back. The shoe
Blade
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OPERATION
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields. Unplug the tool
before changing accessories or making
adjustments.
The 6266 and 6276 Orbital Action jig saws can cut a wide variety of
materials including metal, wood and plastic. Cuts may be straight lines,
bevels, curves or internal cut-outs. Notable features of these jig saws
include:
Rapid blade change without tools with the Quik-Lok blade change
system.
Adjustable Orbital Action blade stroke cuts faster by pressing the
blade against the work only during the upstroke. This is particularly
effective when rough cutting thick wooden boards.
Electronic dial speed control maintains the pre-set speed during the
cut.
Adjustable shoe can be tilted by up to 45 degrees in either direction
for bevel cuts.
Non-marring shoe cover to protect the surface of workpiece from
marring and scratching.
Sawdust blower removes the sawdust ahead of the cut for im-
proved visibility.
Built in manifold for vacuum assisted dust collection (hose is op-
tional).
Transparent blade cover improves dust extraction.
Vibration dampened mechanism permits quieter, smoother running.
Starting and stopping the tool
For Model No. 6266
1. To start the tool, press the On/Off switch.
2. To stop the tool, release the On/Off switch.
For Model No. 6276
1. To start the tool, push the On/Off switch forward until I is visible.
2. To stop the tool, push the On/Off switch backwards until 0 is
visible.
Locking the On/Off Switch
The lock button holds the trigger in the ON position for continuous use.
(Model No. 6266 only)
1. To lock the On/Off switch, hold the lock button in while pressing the
On/Off switch. Then release the On/Off switch.
2. To unlock the On/Off switch, press the On/Off switch and release.
The lock button will pop out.
Adjusting stroke per minute
The strokes per minute may be adjusted with the speed control dial. The
numbers 1 through 7 are printed on the dial with 1 being the slowest
speed and 7 the highest speed. Recommended cutting speeds for various materials are listed below. Optimum cutting speeds should be determined by the user for specific cutting requirements. Strokes per minute
may be adjusted when the tool is running or stopped.
Material Recommended saw speed
Wood
Metal
Plastic
7
4-5
2
Adjusting the orbital action
The amount of orbital action may be adjusted with the orbital action
selector lever. In general, a large orbital action (III) should be used with
soft materials and a small orbital action (0) should be used with hard
materials. When a smooth cut is required no orbit (0) should be used.
Recommended orbit settings for different material compositions are presented below. The optimum orbital action should be determined by the
user for their specific cutting requirements. Orbital action may be adjusted when the tool is running or stopped.
Material Orbital action
Wood
Metal
Plastic
Smooth Cut
Making the Cut
1. Set the stroke and orbital action according the material to be cut.
2. Position the tool with the front part of the shoe on the workpiece and
switch on.
3. Hold the machine firmly against the workpiece and guide it 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 the parallel guide
(accessory).
2. Cutting at a bevel angle adjust the shoe to the correct angle (see
Adjusting the Shoe).
3. Cutting close to obstacles move the shoe backward to provide
greater clearance (see Adjusting the Shoe).
4. Cutting Sheet Metal sheet metal may vibrate when being cut. To
minimize this vibration clamp the workpiece to a wood base.
Plunge Cutting (Fig. 4)
These Jig Saws are well suited to making plunge cuts 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. Move the shoe all the way back.
2. Set the orbital action selector lever
to 0.
3. Keep the power cord out of cutting
area.
4. Make sure nothing below the intended cut area will be damaged.
5. Without switching the tool on, place
the front edge of the shoe solidly
on workpiece.
6. Align the blade with the intended
cut line, but keep it above the
workpiece.
7. Using the front edge of the shoe as
a pivot, turn the tool on and gradually lower the blade into the
workpiece.
8. When the shoe is firmly against the
workpiece normal cutting may take
place.
l I I
0
l
0
Fig. 4
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