Milwaukee 6230 Operating Instructions

OPERATION
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug tool
before attaching or removing accessories. 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 fatigue 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" on pages 16 and 17.
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-degrees counterclockwise. This releases the tension on the
blade for easy removal.
RenTrain INC
Milwaukee Tool
Deep Cut Band Saw
Model Numbers: 6230, 6232, 6236, 6238

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Fig. 1
For tough stock 1/2" to 3-3/8"
in dimater or width (available in
carbon steel only).
For tough stock 3/8" to 1" in
diamter or width (available in
carbon steel only.
For tough stock 3/16" to up to
43/4" in diamter or width.
For tough stock 5/32" to 3/4"
in diamter or width.
For thin wall tubing and thin
sheets heavier than 21 gauge.
For thin wall tubing and thin
sheets heavier than 21 gauge.
.
1
1. 6 Teeth per inch
2.
2. 8 Teeth per inch
3.
3. 10 Teeth per inch
4.
4. 14 Teeth per inch
5.
5. 18 Teeth per inch
6.
6. 24 Teeth per inch
RenTrain INC