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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.
APPLICATIONS
WARNING
Chips, dirt, and debris can cause
the lower guard to hang up at any
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 precau-
tions 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.
Cutting Angled Materials
When cutting angled materials, tilt the tool back to
avoid having the lower guard rest on the angle.
Correct Technique
Incorrect Technique
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.
Cutting Large Sheets
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.
When cutting widths greater than 4", clamp or tack
1" lumber to workpiece and use the inside edge of
the shoe as a guide.
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
®
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 CAU-
TION. To maintain control of the saw during pocket
cutting, keep both hands on the saw.
1. Beginning at a corner, line up the sight line with
your cutting line. Tilt the saw forward, rmly x-
ing 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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