Milwaukee M18 FMCS Notice Originale page 18

– when the blade is pinched or jammed tightly by the kerf closing
down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit
rapidly back toward the operator;
– if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth
at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the
wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back
toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating
procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below.
a) Maintain a rm grip with both hands on the saw and posi-
tion your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your body
to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade.
Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces
can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
b) When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for
any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless
in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop.
Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull
the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback
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may occur.Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the
cause of blade binding.
c) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw
blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are not engaged into
the material. If a saw blade binds, it may walk up or kickback from
the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
d) Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade
pinching and kickback.Large panels tend to sag under their own
weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides,
near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
e) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or impro-
perly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction,
blade binding and kickback.
f) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be
tight and secure before making the cut. If blade adjustment
shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
g) Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or
other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can
cause kickback.
Lower guard function
a) Check the lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do
not operate the saw if the lower guard does not move freely and
close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open
position. If the saw is accidentally dropped, the lower guard may
be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make
sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part,
in all angles and depths of cut.
b) Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the
guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must
be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due
to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
c) The lower guard may be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound cuts". Raise
the lower guard by the retracting handle and as soon as the
blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
NOTE Alternate wording for "retracting handle" is possible.
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d) Always observe that the lower guard is covering the
blade before placing the saw down on bench or oor. An
unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards,
cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the
blade to stop after switch is released.
Additional Safety and Working Instructions
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Use protective equipment. Always wear safety glasses when
working with the machine. The use of protective clothing is recom-
mended, such as dust mask, protective gloves, sturdy non-slip
footwear, helmet and ear defenders.
The dust produced when using this tool may be harmful to health.
Do not inhale the dust. Wear a suitable dust protection mask.
Do not use saw blades not corresponding to the key data given in
these instructions for use.
It is necessary to select a saw blade which is suitable for the
material being cut.
The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the
maximum speed marked on the power tool.
Do not use abrasion disks in this machine!
Do not x the on/o switch in the "on" position when using the saw
hand-held.
Adapt the feed speed to avoid overheating the blade tips.
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 3 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 facility. 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. At
a power interruption and still switched on machine, the braking
function is not available.
You must always wait for the blade to stop completely before
removing the saw from the workpiece.
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
The Metal Saw may be used to cut lenghtways and mitre a variety
of metals, such as metal pro les (UniStrut), pipes, metal studs,
channels, aluminium pro les, metal sheets, etc.
BATTERIES
Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the performance of
the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine (risk
of overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
For an optimum life-time, the battery packs have to be fully char-
ged, after use. Battery packs which have not been used for some
time should be recharged before use.
To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery pack
from the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:, Store the battery
pack where the temperature is below 27°C and away from mois-
ture, Store the battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged condition,
Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.