Tool Assembly - Milwaukee 6223 Operator's Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug
tool before attaching or removing accessories
or making adjustments. Use only specifically
recommended accessories. Others may be
hazardous.
Blades and Blade Selection (Fig. 1)
Every MILWAUKEE Portable Bandsaw is furnished with a 14-teeth-per-
inch Bi-metal blade which is suitable for most applications. The blade
dimensions required for the band saws are: .020" thickness, 1/2" width
and 44-7/8" in length. The special .020" thickness reduces flexure fa-
tigue and provides maximum tooth life. To maximize cutting life, use a
blade with the correct pitch (teeth per inch) for the specific cutting job.
Blades are available in several pitches. To select the proper blade, three
factors should be considered: The size, shape, and type of material to
be cut.
The following suggestions are for selecting the right blade for various
cutting operations. Keep in mind that these are broad guidelines and that
blade requirements may vary depending upon the specific size, shape
and type of material to be cut. Generally, soft materials require coarse
pitch blades and hard materials require fine pitch blades. Use coarse
pitch blades for thick work and fine pitch blades for thin work. It is
important to keep at least three teeth in the cut (see "Typical Application").
Fig. 1
• For tough stock 1/2" to 3-3/8" in diameter
6 Teeth per Inch
or width (available in carbon steel only).
• For tough stock 3/8" to 1" in diameter or
8 Teeth per Inch
width (available in carbon steel only).
• For tough stock 3/16" up to 4-3/4" in
10 Teeth per Inch
diameter or width.
• For tough stock 5/32" to 3/4" in diameter
14 Teeth per Inch
or width.
• For thin-wall tubing and thin sheets
18 Teeth per Inch
heavier than 21 gauge.
• For thin-wall tubing and thin sheets
24 Teeth per Inch
heavier than 21 gauge.

TOOL ASSEMBLY

WARNING!
Changing Blades
1. UNPLUG THE TOOL BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING BLADES.
2. Turn the tension lock handle located on the front of the saw 180°
counterclockwise. This releases the tension on the blade for easy
removal.
3. Remove the blades from the pulley first and then from the guides.
4. To install a new blade, with the pulleys facing up, insert the blade
between the rollers and the faces of the guides, making sure that
the teeth on the left side of the tool point towards the rear of the tool.
5. With one hand, hold the blade in place between the rollers and the
guides and use the other hand to position the blade around the
pulleys. Be sure that the blade lies freely within the guard channel
before starting the tool motor.
6. Turn the tension lock handle 180° clockwise to lock the position. This
will secure the blade on the pulleys.
BE SURE THAT THE BLADE IS PROPERLY SEATED ON THE
PULLEYS BEFORE STARTING THE CUT.
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