Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
1. To start the tool, grasp the handle fi rmly and pull
the trigger.
2. To vary the speed, increase or decrease the
pressure on the trigger. The further the trigger is
pulled, the greater the speed. The maximum RPM
is determined by the high/low/trigger lock switch.
3. To stop the tool, release the trigger. Make sure
the blade comes to a complete stop before re-
moving the blade from a partial cut or laying the
tool down.
Electric Brake
The electric brake engages when the trigger is
released, causing the blade to stop 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. Occasion-
ally the brake may miss completely. If the brake
misses frequently, the saw needs servicing by an
authorized MILWAUKEE service facility. You must
always wait for the blade to stop completely before
removing the saw from the workpiece.
General Cutting
For straight or contour cutting from an edge, line
the blade up with your cutting line. Before the blade
contacts the workpiece, grasp the handle fi rmly
and pull the trigger. Then guide the tool along your
cutting line. Always hold the shoe fl at against the
workpiece to avoid excessive vibration.
Cutting Metals
Begin cutting at a slow speed, gradually increas-
ing speed as you cut. When cutting into metals or
hard materials that can not be cut from an edge,
drill a starting hole larger than the widest part of
the blade.
Cold Weather Operation
The V28 Lithium-Ion battery pack can be used in
temperatures down to -4°F. When the battery pack
is very cold, it may pulse for the fi rst 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.
Plunge Cutting
WARNING
To reduce the risk of explo-
sion, electric shock and property damage,
always check the work area for hidden gas
pipes, electrical wires or water pipes when
making blind or plunge cuts.
®
Your MILWAUKEE Sawzall
is ideal for plunge
cutting directly into surfaces that can not be cut
from an edge, such as walls or fl oors. Plunge cut-
ting may be done two ways depending on how the
blade is inserted. Column A shows how to plunge
cut with the teeth of the blade facing downward.
(When attempting to plunge cut in this manner,
shoe must be moved all the way out, as shown.)
Column B shows how to plunge cut with the teeth
of the blade facing upward. Do not plunge cut into
metal surfaces (see "Cutting Metals").
1. Insert the blade into the tool.
If you inserted the blade with the teeth facing
downward, hold the tool as shown in Column A,
resting the edge of the shoe on the workpiece.
If you inserted the blade with the teeth facing
upward, hold the tool as shown in Column B,
resting the edge of the shoe on the workpiece
as shown.
2. With the blade just above the workpiece, pull the
trigger. Using the edge of the shoe as a pivot,
lower the blade into the workpiece as shown.
3. As the blade starts cutting, raise the handle of
the tool slowly until the shoe rests fi rmly on the
workpiece. Then guide the tool along your cutting
line to acquire the desired cut.
NOTE: To make plunge cutting easier, use a heavy
gauge blade and install the blade with the teeth
facing upward as shown in Column B.
Fig. 5
A
B
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug the charger and remove the
battery pack from the charger or tool before
performing any maintenance. Never disas-
semble 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, depending on use,
return the tool, battery pack and charger to A
MILWAUKEE service facility for:
• Lubrication
• Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears,
spindles, bearings, housing, etc.)
• Electrical inspection (battery pack, charger,
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 per-
sonal injury and damage, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or allow
a liquid to fl ow inside them.
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from charger and tool
vents. 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 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 containing ammonia.
Never use flammable or combustible solvents
around tools.
Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and char-
ger to the nearest service center listed on the back
cover of this operator's manual.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING
Always remove battery
pack before changing or removing acces-
sories. 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 online to
www.milwaukeetool.com. To obtain a catalog, con-
tact your local distributor or a service center listed
on the back cover of this operator's manual.
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