Milwaukee Tool 6391 User Manual [en, es, fr]

Cat. No.

No de cat.

6391

OPERATOR'S MANUAL MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR MANUAL del OPERADOR

HEAVY DUTY LEFT BLADE CIRCULAR SAW WITH TILT-LOK™ HANDLE ROBUSTE SCIE CIRCULAIRE À POIGNÉE TILT-LOK™ ET LAME À GAUCHE SIERRA CIRCULAR DE CUCHILLA IZQUIERDA PARA TRABAJO PESADO

CON EMPUÑADURA TILT-LOKTM (INCLINABLE-FIJABLE)

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S MANUAL.

AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE BLESSURES, L'UTILISATEUR DOIT LIRE ET BIEN COMPRENDRE LE MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR.

PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE LESIONES, EL USUARIO DEBE LEER Y ENTENDER EL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to

follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, ﬁ re and/or serious injury. Save

all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warn-

ings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or

dark areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ﬂ ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause

you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodiﬁ ed plugs and matching outlets will

reduce risk of electric shock.

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase

the risk of electric shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use

of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a 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 inﬂ uence of drugs, alcohol or medi- cation. A moment of inattention while operating

power tools may result in serious personal injury.

• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such

as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with

your ﬁ nger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left

attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times. This enables better control

of the power tool in unexpected situations.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel- lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of

dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct

power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such pre-

ventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the

hands of untrained users.

• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool

for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

SERVICE

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualiﬁ ed repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Cutting procedures

• DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second 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 piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the

work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. 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 eccentrically, 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,

bound 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 bound 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 wood 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 ﬁ 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 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.

• 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 lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, 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.

• Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound cuts.” Raise lower guard by

retracting handle and as soon as 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 ﬂ 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.

• 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 spe-

cially designed to ﬁ lter out microscopic particles.

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No. Volts Amps No Load RPM Blade Size Arbor

at 90°

6391 120 AC/DC 15 6300 7-1/4" 5/8" 0 to 2-15/32" 0 to 1-13/16"

Depth of Cut

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

WARNING Improperly connecting the

grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualiﬁ ed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is

GROUNDING

properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the tool. Never remove the

1. Handle release lever

2. Handle lever release button

3. Bevel scale

4. Bevel pointer

5. Depth adjusting lever

6. Trigger

7. Depth setting gauge (not shown)

8. Spindle lock button

9. Bevel adjusting lever

10. Tilt-Lok™ handle

11. Upper guard

12. Lower guard lever

13. Blade

14. Shoe

15. Lower guard

16. Blade bolt

17. Outer blade ﬂ ange

18. Inner ﬂ ange (not shown)

19. Sight line

20. Rip fence slot

21. Front handle

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 ﬁ t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁ ed 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 satisﬁ es 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.

Depth of Cut

at 45°

Fig. A

Fig. B

Fig. C

SYMBOLOGY

Double Insulated Amps

Volts Alternating Current/

Direct Current

No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

United States and Canada

EXTENSION CORDS

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 sufﬁ x “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate that it is acceptable for outdoor use.

• Be sure your extension cord is properly wired

ASSEMBLY

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury ,

always unplug tool before attaching or removing accessories or making adjustments. Use only speciﬁ cally recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous.

WARNING Only use accessories with

maximum speed rating at least as high as nameplate RPM of tool.

Selecting Blade

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 operating 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-off 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.

and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualiﬁ ed person before using it.

• Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.

Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge

For Extension Cords*

Extension Cord Length

Nameplate Amps

0 - 2.0

2.1 - 3.4

3.5 - 5.0

5.1 - 7.0

7.1 - 12.0

12.1 - 16.0

16.1 - 20.0

* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to ﬁ ve volts at

150% of the rated amperes.

25' 50' 75' 100' 150'

18 18 18 18 16 14 12

18 18 16 14 12 10

18 16 14 12 10

READ AND SAVE ALL

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.

Fig. 1

Rip & Crosscut

A multi-purpose blade for ripping, cross cutting and mitering in hardwoods, softwoods, plywood and composition materials.

Framing-Rip

Designed for fast and accurate ripping along the grain in hard-or softwoods where a smooth cross cut is not necessary.

Plywood-Veneer

Recommended for cutting plywood, composition materials and all types of wood where a slightly smoother ﬁ nish is needed.

Finish & Trim

Especially designed for cross cutting and mitering in materials where a very smooth cut is necessary. Also cuts aluminum.

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. Unplug tool before checking the lower guard.

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 immediate 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.

16 14 12 12

Installing and Removing Blades

1. Unplug tool before installing or removing blades.

Fig. 5

2. Place the saw on a ﬂ at surface with the blade facing upwards. To remove the bolt from the spindle, push in the spindle lock button. While holding the spindle lock button in, use the wrench provided with the tool to turn the bolt clockwise (Fig. 2). Remove the bolt and outer blade ﬂ ange. Do not remove inner blade ﬂ ange.

Fig. 2

3. Raise or lower the shoe to the desired position. Markings in 1/4" increments are located on the inner side of the upper guard for depth setting. For the proper depth setting, the blade should extend no more than 1/4" below the material being cut (Fig. 6).

Fig. 6

3. 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 sawdust.

4. To install a blade, place the blade on the

Fig. 3

spindle with the teeth pointing in the same direction as the arrow on the lower guard (Fig. 3). Larger diameter of inner flange (Fig. 4) should rest on blade. Release the lower guard lever.

Fig. 4

Inner ﬂ ange

4. Move the depth adjusting lever towards the shoe and push down to secure the position.

Adjusting Bevel Angle

1. Unplug tool.

2. To adjust the

Fig. 7

angle of the cut,

1/4"

hold the saw by the Tilt-Lok™ handle and loosen the bevel adjusting lever

Outer ﬂ ange

5. Place the outer blade ﬂ ange on the spindle and hand tighten the bolt. Larger diameter of outer ﬂ ange (Fig. 4 ) should rest on blade.

6. While holding the spindle lock button in, use the wrench to turn the bolt counterclockwise and tighten.

Adjusting Depth

1. Unplug tool.

2. T o adjust the depth of the cut, hold the saw by the Tilt-Lok™ handle and loosen the depth adjusting lever by lifting it up and away from the shoe (Fig. 5).

by lifting it up towards the blade (Fig. 7).

3. Hold the front handle and rotate the saw by the Tilt-Lok™ handle to the desired angle as indicated by the markings on the bevel scale (Fig. 8).

4. Move the bevel

Fig. 8

adjusting lever away from the blade and push down to secure the position.

Adjusting Tilt-Lok™ Handle Angle

This circular saw is equipped with an adjustable handle. The Tilt-Lok™ feature allows the user to adjust the angle of the handle for optimum cutting positions.

1. Unplug tool.

2. Press in and hold the handle lever release button.

3. Loosen the handle release lever by lifting it up and away from the Tilt-Lok™ handle (Fig. 9).

Fig. 9

4. To adjust the handle position, hold the front handle and rotate the Tilt-Lok™ handle to the desired angle as indicated by the handle rotation adjustment markings (Fig. 10). The Tilt-Lok™ feature has eight (8) detents which allow the handle to snap into position. Allow the detent to snap into place.

Fig. 10

NOTE: The blade depth setting will determine the

range of Tilt-Lok™ positions available for the application. See “Adjusting Depth” for instructions on adjusting the blade depth.

5. Push the handle release lever back into the handle until it snaps into place.

NOTE: The saw will not operate if the handle

release lever is not properly secured.

WARNING Do not operate saw with

handle lever release button pressed in or with handle not locked into position.

WARNING If the Tilt-Lok™ handle

moves with the handle release lever in the locked position, do not operate saw. Return the circular saw to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair immediately.

Adjusting the Blade to Shoe

The shoe has been adjusted at the factory to a 90 degree setting. Inspect the saw regularly to make sure the blade is 90 degrees to the shoe.

1. Unplug tool.

2. Set the bevel pointer to zero.

3. To make sure the blade is 90 degrees to the shoe, place saw on the blade side and retract lower guard. Place a square against the blade and shoe to inspect the degree setting (Fig. 11).

Fig. 11

4. T o adjust the degree setting, loosen the bevel adjusting lever up by lifting it up towards the blade. Turn the bevel adjustment screw in or out until the blade is at a 90 degree angle with the shoe.

5. Check that the bevel pointer is at 0 degrees. To adjust the bevel pointer, loosen the two screws in the front handle and reposition the bevel pointer to 0 degrees.

Bevel adjustment screw

OPERATION

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury ,

always unplug tool before attaching or removing accessories or making adjustments. Use only speciﬁ cally recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous.

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury ,

wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields.

Further safety instructions for all saws Kickback causes and related warnings

– Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,

bound 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 bound 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 wood 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 ﬁ 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

take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.

• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre

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.

• 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. Unsharp-

ened 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.

General Operation

Always clamp the workpiece securely on a saw horse or bench (Fig. 12). See “APPLICATIONS” for the correct way to support your work in different situations.

Fig. 12

1. Draw a cutting line. Place the front of the shoe on the edge of the workpiece without making blade contact. Hold the Tilt-Lok™ handle with one hand and the front handle with the other (Fig. 13).

Fig. 13

2. Line up the sight line with your cutting line. Position your arms and body to resist KICKBACK. Pull the trigger, allowing the motor to reach full speed before beginning to cut.

3. While cutting, keep the shoe ﬂ at against the workpiece and maintain a ﬁ rm grip. Do not force the saw through the workpiece. Forcing a saw can cause KICKBACK.

4. 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, pull the trigger and re-enter the cut slowly.

5. If the saw binds and stalls, maintain a ﬁ rm grip and release the trigger immediately. Hold the saw motionless in the workpiece until the blade comes to a complete stop.

6. After ﬁ nishing a cut, be sure the lower guard closes and the blade comes to a complete stop before setting the saw down.

Troubleshooting

If the blade does not follow a straight line:

• 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

• Rip fence or guide is not being used

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

APPLICATIONS

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury,

always unplug tool before attaching or removing accessories or making adjustments. Use only speciﬁ cally recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous.

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury ,

wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields.

Selecting Tilt-Lok™ Handle Positions

The Tilt-Lok™ handle is a feature which allows the user to adjust the angle of the handle for optimum cutting positions. The Tilt-Lok™ handle has eight (8) detents which allow the handle to snap into position (Fig.14). See “Adjusting Tilt-Lok™ Handle” for instuctions on adjusting the handle. Refer to the chart below for suggested handle positions.

* These are only suggested positions; the actual optimum

cutting position may vary depending on the actual application and user preference.

APPLICATION

For cuts made at or near waist level

For shallow cuts made at or near waist level

For cuts made below the waist, as in ﬂ ooring ap- plications

For cuts made overhead, as in ceiling applications

SUGGESTED TILT-LOK

POSITIONS*

Handle in lower positions (Fig. 15) allows for more leverage when pushing the saw through the workpiece.

Handle in lower positions allows the user to apply increased downward force during shallow cuts.

Handle in higher positions (Fig. 16) reduce the amount of “bending over” by the user. Higher handle positions allow the user to apply an increased downward force on the saw.

Handle in higher positions reduce the amount of extended reach by the user for overhead cuts. Higher handle positions allow the user to apply an increased upward force on the saw.

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

Cutting Large Panels

Large panels and long boards 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 panels. Be sure to set the depth of the cut so that you only cut through the workpiece, not through the supports.

Fig. 17

Ripping Wood

Ripping is cutting lengthwise with the grain. Select the proper blade for your job. Use a rip fence for rips 4" wide or less. To install the rip fence, slide the bar through the rip fence slot in either side of the shoe. The width of the cut is the distance from the inside of the blade to the inside edge of the rip fence. Adjust the rip fence for the desired width, and lock the setting by tightening the rip fence screws. When ripping widths greater than 4", clamp or tack 1" lumber to workpiece and use the inside edge of the shoe as a guide.

Cross-Cutting Wood

Cross-cutting is cutting across the grain. Select the proper blade for your job. Advance the saw slowly to avoid splintering the wood.

WARNING To reduce the risk of electric

shock, check work area for hidden pipes and wires before making pocket cuts.

Pocket Cutting

Pocket cuts are made in the middle of the workpiece when it can not be cut from an edge. We recommend using a Sawzall 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 (Fig. 18).

Fig. 18

1. Beginning at a corner, line up the sight line with your cutting line. Tilt the saw forward, ﬁ rmly ﬁ 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. Pull the trigger, allowing the blade to come up to full speed. Using the front of the shoe as a hinge point, gradually lower the back end of the saw into the workpiece.

3. When the shoe rests ﬂ at against workpiece, re- lease the lower guard lever. 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 ﬁ nish the corners if they are not completely cut through.

reciprocating saw or

Cutting Masonry and Metal

MILWAUKEE circular saws are not intended for continuous use in cutting metal or masonry. When cutting these materials, use the correct blade. MIL- WAUKEE does not recommend using bonded abrasive wheels on circular saws for any application.

WARNING Dust, chips, and grit can

cause guard to hang up at any time. If saw is used to cut masonry or metal, reserve and mark it for that purpose only and return it to a MILWAUKEE service facility for cleaning and testing before using it for wood cutting.

WARNING Only use accessories with

maximum speed rating at least as high as nameplate RPM of tool.

When cutting masonry, use a diamond blade. Make successive passes at depths of less than 1/4" to achieve the desired depth. Cutting at a depth of more than 1/4" will damage wheel. Unplug the tool and frequently clean dust from air vents and guards.

WARNING Do not use tool for cutting

metal near ﬂ ammable material. Sparks may cause ﬁ re.

When cutting metal, use a metal cutting blade. Set depth of cut to full depth. Protect everyone in the area from sparks.

ACCESSORIES

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury,

always unplug the tool before attaching or removing accessories. Use only speciﬁ cally recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous.

For a complete listing of accessories refer to your MILWAUKEE Electric Tool catalog or go on-line

to www.milwaukeetool.com. To obtain a catalog, contact your local distributor or a service center.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING T o reduce the risk of injury,

always unplug your tool before performing any maintenance. Never disassemble the tool or try to do any rewiring on the tool’s electrical system. Contact a MILW AUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.

Maintaining Tools

Keep your tool in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program. Before use, examine the general condition of your tool. Inspect guards, switches, tool cord set and extension cord for damage. Check for loose screws, misalignment, binding of moving parts, improper mounting, broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, turn the tool off immediately and have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “DO NOT USE” until repaired (see “Repairs”). Under normal conditions, relubrication is not necessary until the motor brushes need to be replaced. After six months to one year, depending on use, return your tool to the nearest MILWAUKEE service facility for the following:

• Lubrication

• Brush inspection and replacement

• Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears, spindles, bearings, housing, etc.)

• Electrical inspection (switch, cord, armature, etc.)

• Testing to assure proper mechanical and electrical operation

WARNING T o reduce the risk of injury,

electric shock and damage to the tool, never immerse your tool in liquid or allow a liquid to ﬂ ow inside the tool.

Cleaning

Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep the tool handles clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean your tool since certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these include: gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner , chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia. Never use ﬂ ammable or combustible solvents around tools.

Repairs

If your tool is damaged, return the entire tool to the nearest service center.

LIMITED WARRANTY - USA AND CANADA

Every MILWAUKEE power tool (including cordless product – tool, battery pack(s) - see separate & distinct CORDLESS BATTERY PACK LIMITED WARRANTY statements & battery charger and Work Lights*) is warranted to the original purchaser only to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to certain exceptions, MILWAUKEE will repair or replace any part on an electric power tool which, after examination, is determined by MILWAUKEE to be defective in material or workmanship for a period of ﬁ ve (5) years* after the date of purchase unless otherwise noted. Return of the power tool to a MILWAUKEE factory Service Center location or MILWAUKEE Authorized Service Station, freight prepaid and insured, is required. A copy of the proof of purchase should be included with the return product. This warranty does not apply to damage that MILWAUKEE determines to be from repairs made or attempted by anyone other than MILWAUKEE authorized personnel, misuse, alterations, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents. *The warranty period for, Job Site Radios, M12™ Power Port, M18™ Power Source, and T rade T itan™ Industrial Work Carts is one (1) year from the date of purchase. The warranty period for a LED Work Light and LED Upgrade Bulb is a limited LIFETIME warranty to the original purchaser only, if during normal use the LED bulb fails the Work Light or Upgrade Bulb will be replaced free of charge. *This warranty does not cover Air Nailers & Stapler, Airless Paint Sprayer, Cordless Battery Packs, Gasoline Driven Portable Power Generators, Hand Tools, Hoist – Electric, Lever & Hand Chain, M12™ Heated Jackets, Reconditioned product and Test & Measurement products. There are separate and distinct warranties available for these products. Warranty Registration is not necessary to obtain the applicable warranty on a MILWAUKEE power tool product. The manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine the warranty period if no proof of purchase is provided at the time warranty service is requested. ACCEPTANCE OF THE EXCLUSIVE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT REMEDIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS A CONDITION OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF EVERY MILWAUKEE PRODUCT . IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS CONDITION, YOU SHOULD NOT PURCHASE THE PRODUCT . IN NO EVENT SHALL MIL- WAUKEE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY COSTS, ATTORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, LOSSES OR 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 STA TES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMIT A TION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMIT A TION OR EXCLUSION MA Y NOT APPL Y TO YOU. THIS W ARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MILWAUKEE DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMIT A TION ANY IMPLIED W ARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PAR TICULAR USE OR PURPOSE; TO THE EXTENT SUCH DISCLAIMER IS NOT PERMITTED BY LAW , SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. SOME ST A TES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. This warranty applies to product sold in the U.S.A. and Canada only. Please consult the ‘Service Center Search’ in the Parts & Service section of MILWAUKEE’s website www.mil- waukeetool.com or call 1.800.SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878) to locate your nearest service facility for warranty and non-warranty service on a Milwaukee electric power tool.

LIMITED WARRANTY - MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN

TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES' warranty is for 5 year since the original purchase date. This warranty card covers any defect in material and workmanship on this Power Tool. To make this warranty valid, present this warranty card, sealed/stamped by the distributor or store where you purchased the product, to the Authorized Service Center (ASC). Or , if this card has not been sealed/stamped, present the original proof of purchase to the ASC. Call toll-free 1 800 832 1949 to ﬁ nd the nearest ASC, for service, parts, accessories or components.

Procedure to make this warranty valid

Take the product to the ASC, along with the warranty card sealed/stamped by the distributor or store where you purchased the product, and there any faulty piece or component will be replaced without cost for you. We will cover all freight costs relative with this warranty process.

Exceptions

This warranty is not valid in the following situations: a) When the product is used in a different manners from the end-user guide or instruction manual. b) When the conditions of use are not normal. c) When the product was modiﬁ ed or repaired by people not authorized by TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES. Note: If cord set is damaged, it should be replaced by an Authorized Service Center to avoid electric risks.

SERVICE AND ATTENTION CENTER

Model:

Av Presidente Mazarik 29 Piso 7, 11570 Chapultepec Morales Miguel Hidalgo, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Date of Purchase:

Ph. 52 55 4160-3547

Distributor or Store Stamp:

IMPORTED AND COMMERCIALIZED BY: TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES MEXICO, .S.A. DE C.V. Av Presidente Mazarik 29 Piso 7, 11570 Chapultepec Morales Miguel Hidalgo, Distrito Federal, Mexico

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