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OPERATION
To reduce the risk of injury, always
WARNING
ing or removing accessories. Only use acces-
Always wear proper eye protection marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1.
When working in dusty situations, wear appro-
priate respiratory protection or use an OSHA
compliant dust extraction solution.
Speed Dial
The speed control dial con-
trols the maximum strokes per
variable to the chosen dial
setting by use of the trigger
*These are only suggested settings;
the actual optimal setting may vary
depending on line voltage, blade
Trigger Lock
To lock the trigger, push the trigger lock from the
and remove the battery pack before performing main-
To unlock the trigger, push the trigger lock from the
To reduce the risk of personal in-
WARNING
jury, always hold tool securely.
Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
start
vary the speed, increase or decrease the pressure
stop
blade comes to a complete stop before removing
This Sawzalls
®
The tool may be operated with straight reciprocating
Orbital action is recommended for fast, aggressive cut-
control switch to the straight cut symbol
wards the orbital cut symbol
ing the orbital control switch to any position between
orbit control switch closer to the orbital cut symbol
closer to the straight cut symbol
NOTE: Orbital action will not operate if the blade is
MATERIAL
SETTING
Mild Steel
2-3
Wood
5
Nail-Embedded
5
Wood
Stainless Steel
1-3
Drywall
4-5
Fiberglass
1-3
Plastics
1-3
Cast Iron
2-3
Non-Ferrous
2-3
Metals
Electric Brake
The electric brake engages when the trigger is re-
leased, causing the blade to stop and allowing you
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delay between the time you release the trigger and
saw needs servicing by an authorized MILWAUKEE
General Cutting
For straight or contour cutting from an edge, line
Cutting Metals
Begin cutting at a slow speed, gradually increasing
materials that can not be cut from an edge, drill a
To reduce the risk of explosion,
WARNING
electric shock and property dam-
age, always check the work area for hidden gas
pipes, electrical wires or water pipes when mak-
Plunge Cutting
This MILWAUKEE Sawzall
ting directly into surfaces that can not be cut from
be done two ways depending on how the blade is
how to plunge cut with the teeth of the blade facing
If you inserted the blade with the teeth facing
downward, hold the tool as shown in Column A,
If you inserted the blade with the teeth facing up-
ward, hold the tool as shown in Column B, resting
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5
is ideal for plunge cut-
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