•Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and could give the operator an electric shock.
•Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
•Keep hands away from all cutting edges and moving parts.
•Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.
•WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•lead from lead-based paint
•crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
•arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
Double Insulated
Volts Alternating Current
Amps
No Load Strokes per Minute (SPM)
Mexican Approvals Marking
GROUNDING
WARNING Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electri- cian if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the cord or plug is damaged. If
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage. Refer to the table shown to determine the required minimum wire size.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord. When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, be sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum wire size.
Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
•If you are using an extension cord outdoors, be sure it is marked with the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate that it is acceptable for outdoor use.
•Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it.
•Protect your extension cords from sharp objects,
excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge
for Extension Cords*
Nameplate | Extension Cord Length |
Amperes | 25' | 50' | 75' | 100' | 150' |
0 - 2.0 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
2.1 | - 3.4 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
3.5 | - 5.0 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
5.1 | - 7.0 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
7.1 - 12.0 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | |
12.1 | - 16.0 | 14 | 12 | 10 | | |
16.1 | - 20.0 | 12 | 10 | | | |
*Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at 150% of the rated amperes.
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are spe- cially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
| 1.Quik-Lok | | | | | | 12 |
| tension lever 13 | | | | |
| 2.Transparent | | | | | |
| blade cover | | | | | |
| 3. Anti-Splinter | | | | | 11 |
| Device | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| 4. Blade | | | | | | |
| 5. Shoe cover | | | | | |
| 6. Shoe | | | | | | |
| 7. Orbital action | | | | | |
| selector lever | | | | | |
| 1 | | | | | | |
| 2 | | | | | | 10 |
| 3 | | | | | |
| | | | | | 9 |
| 4 | | | | | |
| | | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| 8. Shoe adjustment | 5 | |
| | | |
| lever | | 11. Trigger | | |
| 9. Tilt angle scale | | |
| 10. Dust collection | 12. Lock button | |
| attachment | 13. Speed selector dial |
| | SPECIFICATIONS | | |
| Cat. | Volts | | | No Load | Length |
| Amps Strokes Per | of |
| No. | AC |
| | | Minute | Stroke |
| | | | |
| 6278-20120V~50-60Hz | 6 | | 500-3000 | 1" |
damaged, have it repaired by a MILWAUKEE service facility before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Grounded Tools: Tools with Three Prong Plugs Tools marked “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet (See Figure A). If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of electric shock.
The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool's grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically “live” terminal.
Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in ac- cordance with all codes and ordi- nances. The plug and outlet should Fig. A look like those in Figure A.
Double Insulated Tools:
Tools with Two Prong Plugs
Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special double insula- tion system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., | |
the Canadian Standard Asso- | |
ciation and the National Elec- | |
trical Code. Double Insulated | |
tools may be used in either of | |
the 120 volt outlets shown in | Fig. B Fig. C |
Figures B and C. |
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, | WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, |
always unplug tool before changing or | always use saw with transparent blade |
removing accessories. Only use accessories | cover in place. Sawdust and wood chips can |
specifically recommended for this tool. Others | be thrown during use. | |
may be hazardous. | | | Using the Transparent | |
Installing Saw Blades | | | Blade Cover | |
Use only T-Shank jig saw blades. | | | 1. Unplug tool. | |
1. Unplug tool. | | | 2. To install, place the | |
2. Remove anti-splinter | | | transparent blade cov- | |
device and transparent | | | er in front of the blade | |
blade cover. | | | and slide it into place. | |
3. Pull out and hold the | | | The tabs will snap into | |
Quik-Lok tension lever. | | | the slots on the hous- | |
4. Fit the saw blade into | | | ing. | |
the groove in the support | | | 3. To remove, press in | |
roller and push it firmly | | | the sides of the transparent blade cover and pull |
into the plunger as far | | | away from the blade. | |
as it will go; the lug of the | | | Using the Anti-Splinter Device |
saw blade must be in the | | |
| | The anti-splinter device helps stabilize the work- |
plunger. | | |
| | piece and reduce workpiece splinter. |
5. Release the Quik-Lok tension | | |
| | 1. Unplug tool. | |
lever to secure the saw blade. | | | |
| | 2. Slide the anti-splinter de- | |
6. Check that the saw blade is held | | | |
Slot | | vice onto the shoe. Make | Anti-splinter |
firmly; the slot in the plunger will | Blade |
be at an angle to the blade. | | sure the anti-splinter device | device |
7. Install the anti-splinter device | | | is installed flush with the | |
| | bottom of the shoe. | |
and transparent blade cover. | | | |
| | NOTE: Do not use the anti- | Shoe |
| | | splinter device or dust collec- |
| | | tion attachment when making | |
| | | bevel/angle cuts. | |
