Milwaukee 6176-20 Supporting the Workpiece and Adjusting the Cut-Off Angle, Selecting a Workpiece

Supporting the Workpiece and Adjusting the Cut-Off Angle (Fig. 3 & 4)

Always use the vise and fence to hold the workpiece in place on the cut- off machine table. The vise plate moves forward and backward and adjusts to any angle. The fence also moves backward and forward and adjusts to any angle between 0° and 45° to the left or right.

When making cuts, the center line of the hub should contact approxi- mately the midpoint of the workpiece and it should be approximately midway between the fence and vise as shown (Fig. 3).

Fig. 3

Cut-off wheel

Center line of hub

Vise plate

Fence

Workpiece

Fig. 4	Quick release
		Vise
Vise plate	lever	handle

Bolt

Fence

Vise

1.To adjust the fence, use the open end wrench provided to loosen (counterclockwise) the two bolts that hold the fence firmly in place (Fig. 4).

Adjust the position and angle of the fence as desired.

Use the open end wrench provided to securely tighten (clockwise) the two bolts that hold the fence in place.

2.To adjust the vise, pull the quick release lever back to disengage it from the threads (Fig. 4).

Adjust the vise plate/vise handle depending on the workpiece size.

Push the quick release lever forward to engage the threads and lock the vise. To completely lock the assembly, turn the vise handle clock- wise.

Selecting a Workpiece

The MILWAUKEE Abrasive Cut-Off Machine is designed to cut steel and concrete. It is not recommended for cutting wood. Do not attempt to install a saw blade on the tool.

Starting and Stopping the Tool

The tool operates at no load speed of 3900 RPM.

1.Plug in the tool.

2.To start the tool, pull trigger.

3.To stop the tool, release the trigger.

Locking Trigger Switch

The lock-on button, located next to the trigger switch, holds the trigger in the “ON” position for continuous full speed use.

1.To lock the trigger switch, push the lock-on button down while pulling the trigger. Release the trigger.

2.To unlock the trigger switch, pull the trigger and release.

Making a Cut

1.Unplug the tool.

2.Select a cutting angle and position the fence and vise assembly as needed. Follow the steps in “Supporting the Workpiece and Adjust- ing the Cut-Off Angle”.

3.Place the workpiece flat on top of the cut-off machine table. Turn the vise handle clockwise until the vise assembly holds the workpiece firmly in place.

4.Plug the tool in and pull the trigger. Allow the motor to reach full speed. Slowly lower the wheel into the workpiece.

NOTE: Always start the cut gently; do not bang or bump a wheel when starting the cut. For the safest and most efficient cutting, make sure that the cut-off wheel contacts the center of the workpiece.

5.When the cut is complete, raise the wheel completely from the workpiece before releasing the trigger and allowing the motor to stop.

Trigger Hole Lock-Off Feature (Fig. 5)

The trigger hole allows the user to insert a padlock. This prevents the tool from being started unintentionally.

Fig. 5 Lock-on button

Trigger hole

Trigger

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