Troubleshooting

If the blade does not follow a straight line:

Cold Weather Operation

The V28 Lithium-Ion battery pack can be

MAINTENANCE

Teeth are dull. This is caused by hitting a hard object such as a nail or stone, dull- ing teeth on one side. The blade tends to cut to the side with the sharpest teeth.

Shoe is out of line or bent

Blade is bent

Blade is loose.

If the blade binds, smokes or turns blue from friction:

Blade is dull

Blade is on backwards

Blade is bent

Blade is dirty

Workpiece is not properly supported

Incorrect blade is being used

Battery charge is low

Electric Brake

The electric brake engages when the trig- ger is released, causing the blade to stop

used in temperatures down to -4°F. When the battery pack is very cold, it may pulse for the first minute of use to warm itself up. Put the battery pack on a tool and use the tool in a light application. After about a minute, the pack will have warmed itself up and operate normally.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of personal in- jury, always unplug the charger and remove the battery pack from the charger or tool before performing any maintenance. Never disassemble the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.

Maintaining Tool

Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.After six months to one year, depend- ing on use, return the tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE service facility for:

Lubrication

Brush inspection and replacement

Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears, spindles, bearings, housing, etc.)

Cleaning

Clean out dust and debris from vents and electrical contacts by blowing with com- pressed air. Keep tool handles clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool, battery pack and charger, keeping away from all electri- cal contacts. Certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these include gaso- line, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or combustible sol- vents around tools.

Repairs

For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger to the nearest authorized service center.

ACCESSORIES

and allowing you to proceed with your work. Generally, the saw blade stops within two seconds. However, there may be a delay between the time you release the trigger and when the brake engages. Occasionally the brake may miss completely. If the brake misses frequently, the saw needs servicing by an authorized MILWAUKEE service facil- ity. The brake is not a substitute for the guard, and you must always wait for the blade to stop completely before removing the saw from the workpiece.

Electrical inspection (battery pack, char- ger, motor)

Testing to assure proper mechanical and electrical operation

If the tool does not start or operate at full power with a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on the battery pack. If the tool still does not work properly, return the tool, charger and battery pack to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of personal in- jury and damage, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or allow a liquid to flow inside them.

WARNING

Always remove battery pack before changing or removing accessories. Only use accessories specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.

For a complete listing of accessories refer to your MILWAUKEE Electric Tool catalog or go on-line to www.milwaukeetool.com. To obtain a catalog, contact your local distributor or a service center.

6-7/8" Metal Cutting Blades:

Non-Ferrous Metal Blade

Cat. No. 48-40-4006

Ferrous Metal Blade

Cat. No. 48-40-4016

Fiber Cement Blade

Cat. No. 48-40-4026

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