Milwaukee 6268-21 - Manual (Page 6)

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Adjusting the orbital action
The amount of orbital action may be
adjusted with the orbital action selector
lever. In general, a large orbital action (3)
should be used with soft materials and a
no orbital action (0) should be used with
hard materials. When a smooth cut is re-
quired no orbit (0) should be used. Rec-
ommended orbit settings for different ma-
terial compositions are listed below. The
optimum orbital action should be determined
by the user for their specific cutting re-
quirements. Orbital action may be adjusted
when the tool is running or stopped.
Material Orbital action
Wood
Metal
Aluminum
Plastic
Smooth Cut
0-3
0-1
0-1
0-1
0
Making the Cut
1. Set the stroke and orbital action ac-
cording the material to be cut.
2. Position the tool with the front part of
the shoe on the workpiece and start
the tool.
3. Hold the machine firmly against the
workpiece and guide it along the de-
sired cutting line. Do not feed into the
work too hard, light pressure on the
saw blade will achieve the optimum
cutting speed.
Special Cutting Techniques
1. Straight cuts — To obtain a perfectly
straight cut, clamp a strip of wood as a
guide along the workpiece or use the
rip guide (accessory).
2. Bevel cuts — adjust the shoe to the
correct angle (see Adjusting the Shoe).
3. Cutting Sheet Metal — sheet metal may
vibrate when being cut. To minimize vi-
bration clamp, the workpiece to a wood
base.
Plunge Cutting (Fig. 5)
Plunge cuts can be made into soft
materials without a pre-drilled hole. Harder
materials require a starter hole with a di-
ameter slightly over the width of the blade.
To make a plunge cut:
1. Move the shoe all the way back.
2. Set the orbital action selector lever to 0.
3. Keep the power cord out of the cutting
area.
4. Make sure nothing below the intended
cut area will be damaged.
5. Without turning the tool on, place the
front edge of the shoe solidly on
workpiece.
6. Align the blade with the intended cut
line, but keep it above the workpiece.
7. Using the front edge of the shoe as a
pivot, turn on the tool and
gradually lower the blade into the
workpiece.
8. When the shoe is flat against the
workpiece, normal cutting may take
place.
Fig. 5
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, wear
safety goggles or glasses with
side shields. Unplug the tool
before changing accessories or
making adjustments.
OPERATION
The 6268-21 orbital action jig saw can cut
a wide variety of materials including metal,
wood and plastic. Cuts may be straight
lines, bevels, curves or internal cut-outs.
Notable features of these jig saws include:
• Rapid blade change without tools with
the Quik-Lok blade change system.
• Adjustable Orbital Action blade stroke
cuts faster by pressing the blade
against the work only during the
upstroke. This is particularly effective
when rough cutting thick wooden
boards.
• Electronic dial speed control maintains
the pre-set speed during the cut.
• Adjustable shoe can be tilted by up to
45 degrees in either direction for bevel
cuts.
• Non-marring shoe cover to protect the
surface of workpiece from marring and
scratching.
• Sawdust blower removes the sawdust
ahead of the cut for improved visibility.
• Built-in manifold for vacuum assisted
dust collection (hose is optional).
• Transparent blade cover improves dust
extraction.
• Vibration dampened mechanism per-
mits quieter, smoother running.
Starting and stopping the tool
1. To start the tool, press the On/Off
switch.
Note: LED light turns on when the
On/Off switch is pressed.
2. To stop the tool, release the On/Off
switch.
Locking the On/Off Switch
The lock button holds the trigger in the ON
position for continuous use.
1. To lock the On/Off switch, hold in the
lock button while pressing the On/Off
switch. Then release the On/Off switch.
2. To unlock the On/Off switch, press the
On/Off switch and release. The lock
button will pop out.
Adjusting stroke per minute
The strokes per minute may be adjusted
with the speed control dial. The numbers 1
through 6 are printed on the dial with 1
being the slowest speed and 6 the highest
speed. Recommended cutting speeds for
various materials are listed below. Opti-
mum cutting speeds should be determined
by the user for specific cutting require-
ments. Strokes per minute may be adjusted
when the tool is running or stopped.
Wood
Metal
Aluminum
Plastic
6
5-6
4-5
2-3
Material Recommended
cutting speed
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, do
not start the tool with the blade
contacting the workpiece.