Tool Assembly

WARNING!

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.

Removing and Replacing Quik-Lok®Cords (Fig. 1) (Select Models)

MILWAUKEE's exclusive Quik-Lok®Cords provide instant field replace- ment or substitution.

Fig. 1

1.To remove the Quik-Lok®Cord, turn the cord nut 1/4 turn to the left and pull it out.

2.To replace the Quik-Lok®Cord, align the connector keyways and push the connector in as far as it will go. Turn the cord nut 1/4 turn to the right to lock.

Selecting a Blade

Use MILWAUKEE Sawzall® Blades for best performance. When select- ing a blade, choose the right type and length.

1.Depending on the job, the blade may be inserted with the teeth facing upward or downward.

To install a blade, loosen the blade clamp screw, turning it counter- clockwise. Insert the blade until the tang butts against the spindle.

NOTE: The blade must be inserted all the way into the spindle so that the tang on the blade seats firmly in the blade clamp.

Insert the hex key into the blade clamp screw, turning it clockwise. Tighten securely.

2.To remove a blade, insert hex key into the blade clamp screw and turn it counterclockwise 1 full turn. Then slide the blade out of the spindle. Be careful when handling hot blades.

Quik-Lok®Blade Clamp (Fig. 3) (Select Models)

Unplug the tool before changing blades. Be sure the spindle and blade clamp areas are clean. Metal chips and sawdust may prevent the Quik- Lok® blade clamp from clamping securely.

Fig. 3

Collar

Blade

Many types of blades are available for a variety of applications: cutting metal, wood, nail-embedded wood, scroll cutting, roughing-in, and con- tours.

Many lengths are also available. Choose a length long enough to extend beyond the shoe and your work throughout the stroke. Do not use blades less than 3-1/2" long since they won't extend beyond the shoe throughout the stroke.

For best performance and longest life, see “Accessories” to select the best blade for the job.

Installing and Removing Blades

Blade Clamp (Fig. 2) Select Models

Unplug the tool before changing blades. Be sure the spindle and blade clamp area are clean. Metal chips and sawdust may prevent the blade clamp screw from clamping securely.

Fig. 2

Hex key

Blade clamp screw

1.Depending on the job, the blade may be inserted with the teeth facing up or down. To install a blade, twist collar in the direction of the arrow while inserting the blade into the clamp until the tang butts against the collar.

2.Release collar and the spring loaded mechanism will clamp the blade firmly in place.

3.Twist collar in the opposite direction of the arrow to ensure that the blade is locked into the clamp.

4.Tug on blade to make sure it is securely locked in place.

5.To remove a blade, twist collar in the direction of the arrow while pulling on the blade. Be careful when handling hot blades.

Quik-Lok®Blade Clamp Maintenance

•Periodically clean dust and debris from the Quik-Lok®blade clamp with dry compressed air.

•If the collar resists twisting, twist the collar back and forth to shake debris loose.

•Periodically lubricate Quik-Lok®blade clamp with a dry lubricant such as graphite.

Removing broken blades from the Quik-Lok®Blade Clamp

Unplug the tool before removing blades. Broken blades can be removed by the following methods.

•Point the tool downward, twist the collar, and shake the tool up and down. (DO NOT turn the tool on while your fingers are holding the blade clamp open). The shank of the broken blade should drop out of the clamp.

•If shaking the tool doesn't work...

In most cases, a corner of the broken blade will extend beyond the blade clamp. Simply twist the collar and pull the broken blade out of the clamp by this corner.

•If the broken stub doesn't extend far enough to be grabbed by its corner, use a thin blade with small teeth (such as a metal cutting blade) to hook the blade that is jammed in the clamp while twisting the collar and pull it out.

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