Supporting the Workpiece and Adjusting the Vise and Fence System
(Figs. 4 & 5)
The adjustable vise and fence system holds the workpiece in the desired
position. The vise plate and fence can be moved backward or forward and
can be adjusted to any angle between 90° and 45°.
When adjusting the system, the vise and fence should be positioned so
the centerline of the wheel hub is in line with or behind the centerline of the
workpiece, toward the rear of the tool (Fig. 4). The workpiece should be
resting fl ush with the base of the cut-off machine.
Fig. 4
Center
line of
hub
Quick adjust
fence
A.
B.
C.
D.
To adjust the vise and fence system for a particular workpiece:
1.
Rotate the quick release lever fully to the left to the "release"
position. This will disengage the vise from the threads (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
Spring loaded
fence bolt
Fence lock
lever
2.
Loosen the fence lock lever that holds the fence fi rmly in place.
3.
Push down the spring loaded fence bolt and move the quick adjust
fence into one of the three positions provided.
4.
Release the spring loaded fence bolt. When properly engaged, the
fence should click into position. If the fence is not fully engaged into
position, manually move it back and forth until it clicks into place. If the
fence does not click into place, repeat step 3.
5.
Adjust the fence to the desired angle and tighten the fence lock lever.
Cut-off wheel
Preferred
cutting
area
Vise plate
Workpiece
types
Quick release
Vise plate
lever
Base
Quick adjust
Vise
fence
6.
Adjust the vise plate by moving the vise handle in or out as needed to
fi t the workpiece.
7.
Rotate the quick release lever to the right to the "lock" position. This will
engage the threads and lock the vise. To completely lock the vise, turn
the vise handle clockwise until the workpiece is properly secured.
Selecting a Workpiece
The MILWAUKEE Abrasive Cut-Off Machine is designed to cut steel and
concrete. It is not recommended for cutting wood or plastic. Do not attempt
to install a toothed blade on the tool.
Starting and Stopping the Tool
1.
Plug in the tool.
2.
Stand out of the line of the wheel.
3.
To start the tool, pull the trigger.
4.
To stop the tool, release the trigger.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage to the tool, do not use the
spindle lock lever to stop the spindle while the tool is in use or
is coasting after shut-off.
Making a Cut
1.
Unplug the tool.
2.
Select a cutting angle and position the fence and vise assembly as
needed, see "Supporting the Workpiece and Adjusting the Vise and
Fence System".
3.
Place the workpiece fl at on top of the cut-off machine base. Position
the thinnest section of the workpiece facing up.Turn the vise handle
clockwise until the vise assembly holds the workpiece fi rmly in place.
NOTE: Make sure the quick release lever is fully rotated to the "lock"
position.
4.
Plug in the tool, stand out of the line of the wheel and pull the trigger.
Allow the motor to reach full speed. Slowly lower the wheel into the
workpiece.
NOTE: Always start the cut gently; do not bang or bump a wheel when
starting the cut. For the safest and most effi cient cutting, make sure that
the centerline of the blade hub is in line with or behind the centerline of
the workpiece, toward the rear of the tool (Fig 4).
5.
When the cut is complete, raise the wheel completely from the workpiece
before releasing the trigger and allowing the motor to stop.
Using the Lock-out Hole (Fig. 6)
Insert a padlock through the trigger hole to prevent the tool from starting
unintentionally.
Fig. 6
Vise
handle
WARNING
Lock-out hole
Trigger
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