Milwaukee 6370-20 Operator's Manual page 6

assembly
Warning
always unplug tool before changing or re-
moving accessories. Only use accessories
specifically recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Selecting Blade
Select an 8" blade appropriate for your applica-
tion. Refer to the "Accessories" section for a list of
blades for this tool.
Always use sharp blades. Dull blades tend to
overload the tool and increase the chance of
KICKBACK. Only use blades with a maximum safe
operating speed greater than the no load RPM
marked on the tool's nameplate. Read the blade
manufacturer's instructions before use. Do not use
any type of abrasive cut-off wheel or dry diamond
cutting blades. Use the correct blade type for your
application. Using the wrong blade may result in
reduced performance or damage to the blade. Do
not use blades that are cracked or have broken
teeth. Do not sharpen ferrous metal cutting blades;
see the blade manufacturer's recommendations
regarding sharpening.
Checking the Operation of the Lower Guard
Check the operation and condition of the lower
guard lever. If the guard and the lever are not op-
erating properly, they must be serviced before use.
Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to dam-
aged parts, gummy deposits, or a buildup of debris.
1. Unplug tool before checking the lower guard.
2. Place the tool on its side.
NOTE: This procedure will not show proper lower
guard operation if the tool is not on its side.
3. Grasp the lower guard by the sides and push it
all the way back into the blade housing.
4. Release the lower guard.
• If the guard immediately springs back into
place, it is working correctly and you may con-
tinue with use.
• If the guard does not immediate spring back
into place, clean the upper and lower guards
to remove all chips and debris. Then, check
the operation again by starting with step 1.
• If the guard still does not immediately spring
back into place, contact a MILWAUKEE service
facility for repairs.
Removing and Installing Chip Container
Warning
• NEVER operate tool when guards and chip
container are not installed. Serious injury
may occur.
• To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety
goggles or glasses with side shields when
removing the chip container. Chips and
debris may fly up into the face.
1. Unplug tool before removing or installing chip
container.
2. To remove the chip container, open the latch
and pull the chip container off of the tab.
To reduce the risk of injury,
3. To install the chip container, fit the tab pin onto the
tab, position the chip container, and secure the latch.
Installing and Removing Blades
1. Unplug tool before installing or removing blades.
2. Remove the chip container (see "Removing and
Installing Chip Container").
3. Place the saw on a flat surface with the blade
facing up. To remove the blade bolt from the
spindle, push in the spindle lock button and hold.
Using the wrench provided with the tool, turn the
blade bolt counterclockwise. Remove the blade
bolt and outer blade flange. Do not remove the
inner blade flange.
4. Remove the blade from the spindle. Always clean
the spindle, upper guard, lower guard, and blade
flanges to remove any chips and debris.
5. To install a blade, place the
blade on the spindle with the
teeth pointing in the same
direction as the arrow on the
lower guard.
6. Place the blade flange on the spindle and hand
tighten the blade bolt.
7. While holding in the spindle lock button, use
the wrench to turn the blade bolt clockwise and
tighten securely.
8. Replace the chip container (see "Removing and
Installing Chip Container").
Adjusting Depth
1. Unplug tool before adjusting blade depth.
2. To adjust the depth of the cut, hold the saw by
the handle and loosen the depth adjusting lever
by pulling it up, away from the shoe.
3. Raise or lower the shoe to the desired position.
For the proper depth setting, the blade should
extend no more than 1/4" below the material
being cut.
4. Push the depth adjusting lever down to secure
the shoe position.
Fig.1
1/4"
Emptying the Chip Container
Chips and other debris from the workpiece are
collected inside the chip container, which needs to
be emptied to ensure proper functioning of the tool.
1. Unplug tool.
2. Remove the chip container (see "Removing and
Installing Chip Container") and empty. Use a
brush to ensure all chips and debris have been
removed.
3. Remove all chips and debris from upper guard,
blade, and housing.
4. Replace the chip container (see "Removing and
Installing Chip Container").
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