Cross-Cutting Wood
Cross-cutting is cutting across the grain.
Select the proper blade for your job. Ad-
vance the saw slowly to avoid splintering
the wood.
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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
CAUTION. To maintain control of the saw
during pocket cutting, keep both hands on
the saw (Fig. 15).
Fig. 15
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.
To start the saw, push the lock-off button
down while pulling the trigger. Allow the
motor to reach full speed before begin-
ning cut. Using the front of the shoe as
a hinge point, gradually lower the back
end of the saw into the workpiece. Re-
lease the lower guard lever and grasp
the front handle.
3.
When the shoe rests fl at against work-
piece, advance the saw to the far corner.
Release the trigger and allow the blade
to come to a complete stop before re-
moving it from workpiece. Repeat the
above steps for each side of the open-
ing. Use a Sawzall
®
reciprocating saw,
jig saw or small hand saw to fi nish the
corners if they are not completely cut
through.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal in-
jury, 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 MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL
repairs.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger
in good repair by adopting a regular main-
tenance program. After six months to one
year, depending on use, return the tool,
battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE
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
MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal in-
jury and damage, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in liquid
or allow a liquid to fl ow inside them.
Cleaning
Clean out dust and debris from vents and
electrical contacts by blowing with com-
pressed 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 electri-
cal contacts. Certain cleaning agents and
solvents are harmful to plastics and other
insulated parts. Some of these include gaso-
line, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner,
chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and
household detergents containing ammonia.
Never use fl ammable or combustible sol-
vents around tools.
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 MILWAUKEE Electric Tool catalog or go
on-line to www.milwaukeetool.com. To obtain
a catalog, contact your local distributor or a
service center.
Thin Kerf Blades
Special thin kerf blade designed for cordless
circular saws.
24 Tooth Blade (Cat. No. 48-40-4108)
40 Tooth Blade (Cat. No. 48-40-4112)
Blade Wrench (Allen)
Cat. No. 49-96-0080
Blade Wrench
Cat. No. 49-46-6205
Rip Fence
Cat. No. 49-22-1001
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