English - Milwaukee M18 CCS66 Manual Original

Kickback causes and related warnings
– kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned
saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the
workpiece toward the operator;
– when the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing
down, the blade stalls and the motor 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.
a) Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and
position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your
body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the
blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kick-
back forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions
are taken.
b) 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.
c) 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.
d) 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.
e) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or impro-
perly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
binding and kickback.
f) 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.
g) Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or
other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can
cause kickback.
Lower guard function
a) Check lower guard for proper closing before each use.
Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move freely
and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into
the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard
may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and
make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other
part, in all angles and depths of cut.
b) Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the
guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must
be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due
to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
c) Lower guard may be retracted manually only for special
cuts such as „plunge cuts" and „compound cuts". Raise
lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the
material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing,
the lower guard should operate automatically.
d) Always observe that the lower guard is covering the
blade before placing saw down on bench or floor. An
unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards,
cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the
blade to stop after switch is released.
Additional Safety and Working Instructions:
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Always wear goggles when using the machine. It is recommended
to wear gloves, sturdy non slipping shoes and apron.
The dust produced when using this tool may be harmful to health.
Do not inhale the dust. Use a dust absorption system and wear a
suitable dust protection mask. Remove deposited dust thoroughly,
e.g. with a vacuum cleaner.
Do not use saw blades not corresponding to the key data given in
these instructions for use.
Do not fix the on/off switch in the „on" position when using the saw
hand-held.
Do not use abrasion disks in this machine!
Adapt the feed speed to avoid overheating the blade tips and to
avoid melting plastic materials during cutting.Remove the battery
pack before starting any work on the appliance.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or
by burning them. Milwaukee Distributors offer to retrieve old
batteries to protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short
circuit risk).
Use only System C18 chargers for charging System C18 battery
packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
Never break open battery packs and chargers and store only in dry
rooms. Keep dry at all times.
Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme load
or extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery acid wash
it off immediately with soap and water. In case of eye contact rinse
thoroughly for at least 10 minutes and immediately seek medical
attention.
No metal parts must be allowed to enter the battery section of the
charger (short circuit risk).
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
This electronic circular saw can cut lengthways and mitre accura-
tely in wood.
Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal use.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
The electric brake engages when the trigger is released, causing the
blade to stop and allowing you to proceed with your work. Gene-
rally, 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. You must always wait for the blade to
stop completely before removing the saw from the workpiece.
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