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– When the blade is pinched or jammed tightly by
the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the mo-
tor 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 rm grip with both hands on the saw and
position your arms to resist kickback forces. Posi-
tion 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 con-
trolled 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.
General Operation
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 at against the work-
piece and maintain a rm grip. Do not force the saw
through the workpiece. Forcing a saw can cause
KICKBACK.
5. If making a partial cut, restarting in mid-cut or correct-
ing 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.
6. If the saw binds and stalls, maintain a rm grip and
release the trigger immediately. Hold the saw mo-
tionless in the workpiece until the blade comes to a
complete stop.
7. After nishing a cut, be sure the lower guard closes
and the blade comes to a complete stop before set-
ting the saw down.
8. When cutting plastic, avoid overheating the blade
and blade teeth to prevent melting the workpiece.
Electric Brake
The electric brake engages when the trigger is re-
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.
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
• Battery charge is low
APPLICATIONS
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.
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