Milwaukee 6180-20 manual Selecting a Workpiece, Starting and Stopping the Tool

Supporting the Workpiece and Adjusting the Vise and Fence System (Figs. 4 & 5)

The adjustable vise and fence system holds the workpiece in the de- sired position. The vise plate and fence can be moved backward or forward and can be adjusted to any angle between 90° and 45°.

When adjusting the system, the vise and fence should be positioned so the centerline of the wheel hub is in line with or behind the centerline of the workpiece, toward the rear of the tool (Fig. 4). The workpiece should be resting flush with the base of the cut-off machine.

Fig. 4

Cut-off wheel

Center	Preferred
line of	cutting
hub	area
Quick adjust
fence	Vise plate
A.
	Workpiece
B.	types
C.

D.

To adjust the vise and fence system for a particular workpiece:

1.Rotate the quick release lever fully to the left to the “release” position. This will disengage the vise from the threads (Fig. 5).

Fig. 5	Spring loaded	Quick release
	fence bolt Vise plate	lever
		Base

Vise handle

Fence lock	Quick adjust	Vise
lever	fence

2.Loosen the fence lock lever that holds the fence firmly in place.

3.Push down the spring loaded fence bolt and move the quick adjust fence into one of the three positions provided.

4.Release the spring loaded fence bolt. When properly engaged, the fence should click into position. If the fence is not fully engaged into position, manually move it back and forth until it clicks into place. If the fence does not click into place, repeat step 3.

5.Adjust the fence to the desired angle and tighten the fence lock lever.

6.Adjust the vise plate by moving the vise handle in or out as needed to fit the workpiece.

7.Rotate the quick release lever to the right to the “lock” position. This will engage the threads and lock the vise. To completely lock the vise, turn the vise handle clockwise until the workpiece is properly secured.

Selecting a Workpiece

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

Starting and Stopping the Tool

1.Plug in the tool.

2.Stand out of the line of the wheel.

3.To start the tool, pull the trigger.

4.To stop the tool, release the trigger.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury or damage to the tool, do not use the spindle lock lever to stop the spindle while the tool is in use or is coasting after shut-off.

Making a Cut

1.Unplug the tool.

2.Select a cutting angle and position the fence and vise assembly as needed, see “Supporting the Workpiece and Adjusting the Vise and Fence System”.

3.Place the workpiece flat on top of the cut-off machine base. Position the thinnest section of the workpiece facing up.Turn the vise handle clockwise until the vise assembly holds the workpiece firmly in place.

NOTE: Make sure the quick release lever is fully rotated to the “lock” position.

4.Plug in the tool, stand out of the line of the wheel 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 centerline of the blade hub is in line with or behind the centerline of the workpiece, toward the rear of the tool (Fig 4).

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

Using the Lock-out Hole (Fig. 6)

Insert a padlock through the trigger hole to prevent the tool from starting unintentionally.

Fig. 6

Lock-out hole

Trigger

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