Rip Cutting
A rip cut is a horizontal cut that can be done from the LEFT TO THE RIGHT or from the RIGHT TO THE LEFT, but the work piece must always be moved through the saw in the direction of the arrow on the saw motor.
MILWAUKEE recommends using the Hold Down Bar Kit for frequent cutting of workpiec- es thinner than 1/4" (see "Accessories").
2. | Select the saw height based on your |
| workpiece, following the measure on |
| the rip ruler. |
3. | Tighten the carriage lock securely. |
4. | Plug in the tool. |
5. | Start the motor and allow it to reach full |
| speed before beginning the cut. |
6. | Place the workpiece on the rollers. Do |
| not to drop the material; this may knock |
| the rollers out of alignment or damage |
Making Cuts Less than 1"
When making cuts that are less than 1", the chatter guard (located inside the blade guard) must be on the workpiece and not on the
Lock-Off Feature
Unplug the tool before installing the padlock. There is a hole in the switch through which a padlock (not supplied with tool) will fit to lock the tool when it is not in use. Use a padlock with a
The minimum length recommended for rip cuts is
the rollers. |
WARNING
MAINTENANCE
For easier cutting and best performance, MILWAUKEE recommends using the Exten- sion Kit when
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, ripping must always be done by moving the workpiece through the saw in the direction of the arrow on the saw motor.
Fig. 15
Indexing pins
Rip ruler
1. Select ripping from the left or right, |
based on preference. Rotate the saw |
motor to the ripping position (Fig. 15). |
To rotate the motor, pull out the indexing |
pins and rotate the saw motor. Lock the |
indexing pins into the preset holes in |
the saw carriage. The pins are spring- |
loaded and should snap into place. |
Be sure to shield bystanders from the |
To reduce the risk of injury and damage to the tool, do not use push sticks. Push sticks or the workpiece can kick back, cause the blade to pinch, or become caught in the blade and be thrown from the tool.
7.When the motor has reached full speed, slowly move the workpiece through the saw in the direction of the feed arrow on the saw motor. Avoid placing your hands, clothing or body parts under the saw carriage. Do not look directly down the line of cut because dust and debris are generated during operation. Do not use push sticks.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always shield bystanders from the tool. Never look down the line of cut be- cause dust and debris are generated during operation.
8.After the cut is completed, turn the tool off and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop.
9.Pull the scrap material and the finished workpiece away from the tool.
10.Return the saw carriage to the upper- most position on the guide tubes.
11.Tighten the carriage lock.
NOTE: When done ripping, return the car- riage to the
WARNING
Toreducetheriskofinjury,alwaysun- plug your tool before performing any maintenance.Neverdisassemblethe tool or try to do any rewiring on the tool's electrical system. Contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.
Maintaining Tools
Keep your tool in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program. Before use, examine the general condition of your tool. Inspect guards, switches, tool cord set and extension cord for damage. Check for loose screws, misalignment, binding of moving parts, improper mounting, broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise or vibration oc- curs, turn the tool off immediately and have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “DO NOT USE” until repaired (see “Repairs”).
Under normal conditions, relubrication is not necessary until the motor brushes need to be replaced. After six months to one year, depending on use, return your tool to the nearest MILWAUKEE service facility for the following:
•Lubrication
•Brush inspection and replacement
•Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears, spindles, bearings, housing, etc.)
•Electrical inspection (switch, cord, armature, etc.)
Lubricating Guide Tubes
The saw carriage should raise itself from the bottom to the top of the guide tubes. How- ever, if the tubes become caked with dust or debris, the saw carriage may get stuck or it may not slide smoothly. Periodically clean the guide tubes with a damp cloth, following the directions under "Cleaning". Then, use a dry lubricant such as PTFE or spray silicone. Other lubricants will cause dust and debris to collect on the tubes, contaminating the bearings.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, electric shock and damage to the tool, never immerse your tool in liquid or allow a liquid to flow inside the tool.
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep the tool handles clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean your tool since certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these include: gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents con- taining ammonia. Never use flammable or combustible solvents around tools.
Repairs
If your tool is damaged, return the entire tool to the nearest service center.
tool. |
•Testing to assure proper mechanical and electrical operation
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