Milwaukee V28 0719-20 User Manual

Cat. No.

No de cat.

Cat. No.

0719-20

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

SAWZALL
PASSE-PARTOUT SAWZALL
SIERRAS SABLE-SAWZALLS DE

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-FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS

WARNING!

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed
below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery­operated (cordless) power tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA SAFETY

1. Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in ex-

plosive 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 children and bystanders

away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to

lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

4. 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. Unmodified plugs and

matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.

5. 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.

6. Do not expose power tools to rain
or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.

7. 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.

8. When operating a power tool out-

doors, use an extension cord suit­able for outdoor use. Use of a cord

suitable for outdoor use reduces the
risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

9. 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 influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A

moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious per­sonal injury.

10. Use safety equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Safety equip­ment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing pro­tection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.

11. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure

the switch is in the off-position
before plugging in. Carrying tools

with your finger on the switch or plug­ging in power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.

12. Remove any adjusting key or

wrench before turning the power
tool on. A wrench or a key left at-

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

13. Do not overreach. Keep proper

footing and balance at all times.

This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.

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14. Dress properly. Do not wear loose

clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes,

jewellery, or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.

15. If devices are provided for the

connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used.

Use of these devices can reduce dust­related hazards.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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 preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting
the tool accidentally.

19. Store idle power tools out of the

reach of children and do not al­low persons unfamiliar with the
power tools or these instructions
to operate power tools. Power

tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.

20. 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 acci-

dents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.

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

22. Use the power tool, accessories

and tool bits etc., in accordance
with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particu­lar type of power tool, 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.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

23. Ensure the switch is in the off
position before inserting battery
pack. Inserting the battery pack into

power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.

24. Recharge only with the charger
specified by the manufacturer. A
charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.

25. Use power tools only with spe-

cifically designated battery packs.

Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.

26. 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 ter-

minals together may cause burns or a
fire.

27. Under abusive conditions, liquid

may be ejected from the battery,
avoid contact. If contact acciden­tally occurs, flush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected

from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.

SERVICE

28. Have your power tool serviced by
a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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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

4. Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to
a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable
and may lead to loss of control.

5. 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.

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

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6

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1. Handle

2. High/Low/Trigger lock switch

3. Trigger

4. Insulating boot

5. Quik-Lok™ blade clamp

6. Blade

7. Shoe

8. Shoe release lever

9. Battery pack

10. Battery pack release buttons

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3

1

10

9

Volts Direct Current

No Load Strokes per Minute (SPM)

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,
United States and Canada

Specifications

No.

Volts

DC

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Catalog

0719-20

TOOL ASSEMBLY

WARNING!

Charge only
battery packs on
chargers. Other brands of
batteries may cause personal
injury or damage.

For specific charging instructions,
please read the operator's
manual supplied with your charger.

Fig. 1

Inserting a
battery pack

Removing Battery Pack from Tool

Push in the release buttons and pull the
battery pack away from the tool.

Inserting Battery Pack into Tool

To insert the battery pack onto the tool,
slide the pack onto the body of the tool.
Make sure it latches securely into place.

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Removing a
battery pack

Length of

Stroke

1-1/8"

Strokes

per Minute

Hi 0 - 3000
Lo 0 - 2000

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury, always
lock trigger or remove battery
pack before changing or removing
accessories. Only use accessories
specifically recommended for this
tool. Others may be hazardous.

Selecting a Blade

The Quik-Lok® Blade Clamp can be used
with all 1/2" shank universal Sawzall
blades. Use
mance Super Sawzall® blades for best per­formance. When selecting a blade, choose
the right type and length.

Many types of blades are available for a
variety of applications: cutting metal, wood,
nail-embedded wood, scroll cutting, rough­ing-in, and contours.

Many lengths are also available. Choose a
length long enough to extend beyond the
shoe and your work throughout the stroke.

Do not use blades less than 3-1/2" long
since they won't extend beyond the
shoe throughout the stroke.

For best performance and longest life, see
“Accessories” to select the best blade for
the job.

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Installing and Removing Blades from
the Quik-Lok® Blade Clamp (Fig. 2)

Remove battery pack before changing
blades. Make sure the spindle and blade
clamp areas are clean. Metal chips and
sawdust may prevent the Quik-Lok® Blade
Clamp from clamping securely.

Fig. 2

1. Depending on the job, the blade may
be inserted with the teeth facing up or
down. To install a blade, twist collar in
the direction of the arrow while in­serting the blade into the clamp until
the tang butts against the collar.

2. Release collar and the spring loaded
mechanism will clamp the blade firmly
in place.

3. Twist collar in the opposite direction
of the arrow to ensure that the blade
is locked into the clamp.

4. Tug on blade to make sure it is se­curely locked in place.

5. To remove a blade, twist collar in the
direction of the arrow while pulling on
the blade. Be careful when handling
hot blades.

Quik-Lok® Blade Clamp Maintenance

• Periodically clean dust and debris from
the Quik-Lok® Blade Clamp with dry
compressed air.

• If the collar resists twisting, twist the
collar back and forth to shake debris
loose.

• Periodically lubricate Quik-Lok® Blade
Clamp with a dry lubricant such as
graphite.

Removing broken blades from the
Quik-Lok® Blade Clamp

Broken blades can be removed by the fol­lowing methods.

• Remove battery pack before remov­ing blades.

• Point the tool downward, twist the
collar, and shake the tool up and down
(DO NOT turn the tool on while your
fingers are holding the blade clamp
open). The shank of the broken blade
should drop out of the clamp.

• If shaking the tool doesn't work...
In most cases, a corner of the broken

blade will extend beyond the blade
clamp. Twist the collar and pull the bro­ken blade out of the clamp by this corner.

• If the broken stub doesn't extend far
enough to be grabbed by its corner,
use a thin blade with small teeth (such
as a metal cutting blade) to hook the
blade that is jammed in the clamp while
twisting the collar and pull it out.

Adjusting the Pivot Shoe (Fig. 3 & 4)

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury, be
sure the blade always extends
beyond the shoe and workpiece
throughout the stroke. Blades
may shatter if they impact the
workpiece or shoe (Fig. 4).

The shoe can be adjusted forward or back­ward to six positions to take advantage of
the unused portion of the blade or for spe­cial jobs requiring low blade clearance.

Fig. 3

2. To lock the shoe in position, push the
shoe release lever up.

3. After adjusting the shoe, slowly pull
the trigger to be sure the blade always
extends beyond the shoe and your
workpiece throughout the stroke.

DO NOT OPERATE SAWZALL WITHOUT
SHOE. STRIKING THE SPINDLE AGAINST
WORKPIECE MAY DAMAGE THE RECIP­ROCATING MECHANISM.

Fig. 4

Stroke

OPERATION

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury, keep
hands away from the blade and
other moving parts. Always wear
safety goggles or glasses with
side shields.

High/Low/Trigger Lock Switch (Fig. 5)

To set the maximum speed or lock the trig­ger, move the high/low/trigger lock switch
to the following positions (Fig. 5):

Fig. 5

For low speed (Maximum 2000 RPM): Move
the switch to the left." " will be displayed
above the switch. To vary the speed up to
2000 RPM, increase or decrease pressure
on the trigger. Low speed is generally used
for cutting metals.

For high speed (Maximum 3000 RPM): Move
the switch to the right. " " will be dis­played above the switch. To vary the
speed up to 3000 RPM, increase or de­crease pressure on the trigger.

To lock the trigger: Move the switch to the
center. " " will be displayed above the
switch. The trigger will not work while the
switch is in the locked position. Always lock
the trigger and remove the battery pack be­fore performing maintenance and changing
accessories. Lock the trigger when stor­ing the tool and when the tool is not in use.

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2

1/4 Turn

1. To adjust the shoe, pull the shoe re­lease lever down 1/4 turn and slide
the shoe forward or backward to the
desired position.

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Speed

1. To start the tool, grasp the handle

firmly and pull the trigger.

2. To vary the speed, increase or de-

crease the pressure on the trigger. The
further the trigger is pulled, the greater
the speed. The maximum RPM is de­termined by the high/low/trigger lock
switch.

3. To stop the tool, release the trigger.

Make sure the blade comes to a com­plete stop before removing the blade
from a partial cut or laying the tool
down.

Electric Brake

The electric brake engages when the trig­ger is released, 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

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ways wait for the blade to stop completely
before removing the saw from the work­piece.

service facility. You must al-

Battery Pack Protection

To protect itself from damage and extend
its life, the
circuit will turn off the battery pack if its
internal temperature becomes too high. This
could happen in extremely high torque, bind­ing and stalling situations. The pack must
be placed on the charger to turn it back on.
The charger's light indicator will flash red,
indicating that the pack is too hot. Once the
light is continuously red, the pack has
cooled and can be used again.

Cold Weather Operation

The
used in temperatures down to -4°F. When
the battery pack is very cold, it may pulse
for the first minute of use to warm itself
up. Put the battery pack on a tool and use
the tool in a light application. After about a
minute, the pack will have warmed itself
up and operate normally.

General Cutting

For straight or contour cutting from an
edge, line the blade up with your cutting
line. Before the blade contacts the work­piece, grasp the handle firmly and pull the
trigger. Then guide the tool along your cutting
line. Always hold the shoe flat against the
workpiece to avoid excessive vibration.

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Plunge Cutting (Fig. 6)Starting, Stopping and Controlling

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of explosion,
electric shock and property dam­age, always check the work area
for hidden gas pipes, electrical
wires or water pipes when making
blind or plunge cuts.

Your

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plunge cutting directly into surfaces that
can not be cut from an edge, such as walls
or floors. Plunge cutting may be done two
ways depending on how the blade is in­serted. Column A shows how to plunge
cut with the teeth of the blade facing down­ward. (When attempting to plunge cut in
this manner, shoe must be moved all the
way out, as shown.) Column B shows how
to plunge cut with the teeth of the blade
facing upward. Do not plunge cut into metal
surfaces (see "Cutting Metals").

Fig. 6

Sawzall® is ideal for

AB

1. Insert the blade into the tool.
If you inserted the blade with the teeth

facing downward, hold the tool as
shown in Column A, resting the edge
of the shoe on the workpiece.

If you inserted the blade with the teeth
facing upward, hold the tool as shown
in Column B, resting the edge of the
shoe on the workpiece as shown.

2. With the blade just above the work­piece, pull the trigger. Using the edge
of the shoe as a pivot, lower the blade
into the workpiece as shown.

3. As the blade starts cutting, raise the
handle of the tool slowly until the shoe
rests firmly on the workpiece. Then
guide the tool along your cutting line to
acquire the desired cut.

NOTE: To make plunge cutting easier, use
a heavy gauge blade and install the blade
with the teeth facing upward as shown in
Column B.

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Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

Unlike other battery pack types, Lithium­Ion battery packs deliver fade-free power
for their entire run time. The tool will not
experience a slow, gradual loss of power
as you work. To signal to you that the
battery pack is at the end of its run time
and needs to be charged, power to the
tool will drop quickly. When this happens,
remove the tool from the workpiece and
charge the battery pack as needed.

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Cutting Metals

Begin cutting at a slow speed, gradually
increasing speed as you cut. When cutting
into metals or hard materials that can not
be cut from an edge, drill a starting hole
larger than the widest part of the blade.

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of personal in­jury, always unplug the charger
and remove the battery pack from
the charger or tool before per­forming any maintenance. Never
disassemble the tool, battery pack
or charger. Contact a
service facility for ALL repairs.

Maintaining Tool

Keep your tool, battery pack and charger
in good repair by adopting a regular main­tenance program. After six months to one
year, depending on use, return the tool,
battery pack and charger to a
service facility for:

• Lubrication

• Brush inspection and replacement

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

• Electrical inspection (battery pack,
charger, motor)

• Testing to assure proper mechanical
and electrical operation

If the tool does not start or operate at full
power with a fully charged battery pack,
clean the contacts on the battery pack. If
the tool still does not work properly, return
the tool, charger and battery pack to a

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Maintaining and Storing Battery Pack

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ate for many years and/or hundreds of
charging cycles when they are maintained
and used correctly. Refer to your battery
pack and charger operator's manual for
proper care and use.

service facility for repairs.

Lithium-Ion battery packs will oper-

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WARNING!

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of personal in­jury and damage, never immerse
your tool, battery pack or charger
in liquid or allow a liquid to flow
inside them.

Cleaning

Clean out dust and debris from vents and
electrical contacts by blowing with com­pressed air. Keep tool handles clean, dry
and free of oil or grease. Use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool,
battery pack and charger, keeping away
from all electrical contacts. 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 flam­mable or combustible solvents around
tools.

To reduce the risk of injury or
explosion, never burn or inciner­ate a battery pack even if it is dam­aged, dead or completely dis­charged. When burned, toxic
fumes and materials are created.

Disposing of Lithium-Ion Battery Packs

Lithium-Ion battery packs are more envi­ronmentally friendly than some other types
of power tool battery packs (e.g., nickel­cadmium). Always dispose of your battery
pack according to federal, state and local
regulations. Contact a recycling agency in
your area for recycling locations.

Even discharged battery packs contain
some energy. Before disposing, use elec­trical tape to cover the terminals to prevent
the battery pack from shorting, which could
cause a fire or explosion.

Repairs

For repairs, return the tool, battery pack
and charger to the nearest authorized ser­vice center.

ACCESSORIES

WARNING!

Always remove battery pack
before changing or removing ac­cessories. Only use accessories
specifically recommended for this
tool. Others may be hazardous.

For a complete listing of accessories refer
to your

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

See Pages 34 & 35 for a listing of Super
Sawzall® Blades

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FIVE YEAR TOOL

LIMITED WARRANTY

Every

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leaving the factory and is warranted to be
free from defects in material and work­manship.
replace (at
without charge, any tool (including battery
chargers) which examination proves to be
defective in material or workmanship from
five (5) years after the date of purchase.
Return the tool and a copy of the purchase
receipt or other proof of purchase to a

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Support Branch location or
Authorized Service Station, freight prepaid
and insured. This warranty does not cover
damage from repairs made or attempted
by other than
personnel, abuse, normal wear and tear,
lack of maintenance, or accidents.

Battery Packs, Flashlights, and Radios are
warranted for one (1) year from the date
of purchase. Note the warranty period for
V28 Battery Packs is two (2) years from
the date of purchase.

THE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT REMEDIES
DESCRIBED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE. IN NO
EVENT SHALL
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING
LOSS OF PROFITS.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, OR
CONDITIONS, WRITTEN OR ORAL,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED FOR
MERCHANTABLILITY OR FITNESS FOR
PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE.

This warranty gives you specific legal
rights. You may also have other rights that
vary from state to state and province to
province. In those states that do not allow
the exclusion of implied warranties or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty applies to the United States,
Canada, and Mexico only.

tool is tested before

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