Tool Assembly; Operation - Milwaukee 6377 Operator's Manual

TOOL ASSEMBLY

WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug tool before attach-
ing or removing accessories
or making adjustments. Use only
specifically recommended acces-
sories. Others may be hazardous.
Selecting Blade (Fig. 1)
Always use sharp blades. Dull blades tend
to overload the tool and increase the chance
of kickback (see "Preventing Kickback"). A
combination blade is included with your tool
for general use in wood. Select the right
blade for your job (Fig. 1). Only use blades
with diamond arbors, and read the
manufacturer's instructions before use.
Fig. 1
Rip & Crosscut
A multi-purpose blade for ripping,
cross cutting and mitering in
hardwoods, softwoods, ply-
wood and composition materials.
Framing-Rip
Designed for fast and accurate
ripping along the grain in hard-
or softwoods where a smooth
cross cut is not necessary.
Plywood-Veneer
Recommended for cutting ply-
wood, composition materials and
all types of wood where a
slightly smoother finish is needed.
Finish & Trim
Especially designed for cross
cutting and mitering in materials
where a very smooth cut is nec-
essary. Also cuts aluminum.
Installing Blade (Fig. 2 & 3)
1. To remove hex head bolt from spindle,
push in spindle lock button (Fig. 2) while
turning bolt clockwise with 9/16"
wrench (provided with tool) until
spindle locks. Remove spindle washer.
Fig. 2
Spindle
lock
button
2. Push lower guard lever up to raise
lower guard (Fig. 3). Place blade on
spindle with teeth pointing the same di-
rection as the arrow on lower guard.
Release lower guard lever.
Fig. 3
Lower
guard
lever
Arrow
3. Place spindle washer and hex head
bolt on spindle.
4. Push in spindle lock button while turn-
ing bolt counterclockwise with 9/16"
wrench until spindle locks. Tighten bolt
securely.
5. To remove blade, reverse the above
steps. Always clean dirt and sawdust
from spindle, upper guard and lower
guard after use.
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Adjusting Depth
1. To adjust depth of cut, place saw on
edge of workbench and pull up depth
adjusting lever.
2. Keeping shoe flat against workbench,
raise or lower saw to desired position.
Lowering saw will increase depth of
cut. Raising saw will decrease depth
of cut. For proper depth setting, blade
should extend no more than 1/4" below
material being cut.
3. Push down depth adjusting lever to lock.
Check to be sure depth adjusting lever
is secure.

OPERATION

WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, wear
safety goggles or glasses with
side shields. Unplug the tool be-
fore changing accessories or
making adjustments.
Preventing Kickback
Kickback is the sudden reaction to a
pinched blade, which could cause a saw
that is not under control to lift up and out of
the workpiece towards the user. Take the
precautions below to help prevent kick-
back.
1. Maintain a firm grip and correct body
position. Position arms and body to con-
trol the upward and backward reac-
tion force of kickback (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4
Kickback
Adjusting Miter Angle
1. To adjust angle of cut, place saw on
edge or workbench and pull up miter
adjusting lever.
2. Hold down shoe and slide saw to de-
sired position according to markings on
miter scale.
3. Push down miter lever to lock. Check
angle with a square. Also check to be
sure miter adjusting lever is secure
before cutting.
2. Keep blades sharp and clean. A sharp
blade will tend to cut its way out of a
pinching condition. A dull blade pro-
duces a narrow kerf (path cut by blade)
and is likely to be pinched by the work-
piece. Dull or pitch coated blades also
tend to encourage the user to force the
saw, causing reduced control and blade
binding. Any blade with a small set,
even though it is sharp, may be likely to
kick back (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5 Set
Sharp blade Dull blade
3. Set the depth of cut for no more than
1/8" to 1/4" greater than the thickness
of the stock (Fig. 6). The less blade
exposed, the less chance of binding
and kickback. Before cutting, be sure
depth and miter adjustments are tight.
Fig. 6
1/8" - 1/4"
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