Adjusting Bevel Angle (Figs. 6 & 7)

1.Unplug tool.

2.To adjust the angle of the cut, hold the saw by the Tilt-Lok™ handle and loosen the bevel adjusting lever by lifting it up towards the blade (Fig. 6).

Fig. 6

3.Hold the front handle and rotate the saw by the Tilt-Lok™ handle to the desired angle as indicated by the markings on the bevel scale (Fig. 7).

Fig. 7

4.Move the bevel adjusting lever away from the blade and push down to secure the position.

Adjusting Tilt-Lok™ Handle Angle (Figs. 8 & 9)

This circular saw is equipped with an adjustable handle. The Tilt-Lok™ feature allows the user to adjust the angle of the handle for optimum cutting positions.

1.Unplug tool.

2.Press and hold the handle lever release button in.

3.Loosen the handle release lever by lifting it up and away from the Tilt-Lok™ handle (Fig. 8).

Fig. 8

4.To adjust the handle position, hold the front handle and rotate the Tilt- Lok™ handle to the desired angle as indicated by the handle rotation adjustment markings (Fig. 9). The Tilt-Lok™ feature has eight (8) detents which allow the handle to snap into position. Allow the detent to snap into place.

Fig. 9

NOTE: The blade depth setting will determine the range of Tilt-Lok™ positions available for the application. See “Adjusting Depth” for in- structions on adjusting the blade depth.

5.Push the handle release lever back into the handle until it snaps into place.

WARNING!

Do not operate saw with handle lever release button pressed in or with handle not locked into position.

NOTE: The saw will not operate if the handle release lever is not properly secured.

WARNING!

If the Tilt-Lok™ handle moves with the handle release lever in the locked position, do not operate

saw. Return the circular saw to a MILWAUKEE ser-vice facility for repair immediately.

Adjusting the Blade to Shoe (Figs. 10 & 11)

The shoe has been adjusted at the factory to a 90 degree setting. Inspect the saw regularly to make sure the blade is 90 degrees to the shoe.

1.Unplug tool.

2.Set the bevel pointer to zero (Fig. 10).

Fig. 10

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Milwaukee HEAVY-DUTY CIRCULAR SAW manual Adjusting Bevel Angle Figs, Adjusting Tilt-Lok Handle Angle Figs