Cutting Tips
• Cut farther in from the end of the material to avoid
crooked cuts.
• Do not attempt angled cuts. It will damage the
blades. Hold the material squarely between the
blades.
• Cut clean material to extend the blade life. Wipe dirt
and debris from material and blades before begin-
ning the cut.
• Do not cut 477 ACSR materials with 750 MCM Cu
jaws. Do not cut 750 MCM Cu materials with 477
ACSR jaws. It could damage the blades, jaws, and
tool.
• When use the 477 ACSR jaws, ensure the blade
retainer is installed.
Backup Release Valve
If the jaws need to be opened without completing the
cycle, press and hold the backup release valve. Hold
tool securely until the cylinder retracts fully.
Jammed Blades
Dirt and debris can cause the blades to become
jammed together after a cut. If the tool shuts off and
the blades are still closed:
1. Press and hold the backup release valve to ensure
the tool has reset.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Remove the jaws from the tool.
4. Use a soft mallet to tap the rear of the jaws to
release.
5. Clean any dirt and debris from the blades before
starting another cut.
MAINTENANCE
To reduce the risk of injury, always
WARNING
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
MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good re-
pair by adopting a regular maintenance program. Af-
ter six months to one year, depending on use, return
the tool, battery pack and charger to A MILWAUKEE
service facility for:
• Lubrication
• Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears, spin-
dles, 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 prop-
erly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a
MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
Jaws and Blades
Inspect jaws for cracks or damage. Do not use dam-
aged jaws. Replace the blades when they become
dull, rounded, chipped, or damaged.
Hydraulic Fluid
To extend the life of the tool, return the tool to a MIL-
WAUKEE service facility for hydraulic fluid replace-
ment after 20,000 cuts or 2 years of use.
To reduce the risk of personal in-
WARNING
jury and damage, never immerse
your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or
allow a liquid to flow inside them.
Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles
clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain clean-
ing 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 deter-
gents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or
combustible solvents around tools.
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest service center.
ACCESSORIES
Always remove battery pack before
WARNING
changing or removing accesso-
ries. Only use accessories specifically recom-
mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a local distributor.
SERVICE - UNITED STATES
1-800-SAWDUST
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM CST
www.milwaukeetool.com
or visit
Contact Corporate After Sales Service Technical
Support with technical, service/repair, or warranty
questions.
Email: metproductsupport@milwaukeetool.com
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Milwaukee Tool (Canada) Ltd
1.800.268.4015
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST
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