Milwaukee Tool 6577-20 - Manual (Page 10)

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applicaTions
Warning
To reduce the risk of explo-
sion, electric shock and property damage,
always check the work area for hidden pipes
and wires before drilling.
Cutting Large Panels
Large panels and long boards sag or bend if they
are not correctly supported. If you attempt to cut
without leveling and properly supporting the piece,
the blade will tend to bind, causing kickback.
Support large panels. Be sure to set the depth of
cut so that you cut through workpiece only and not
through the supports.
Ripping Wood
Ripping is cutting lengthwise with the grain. Select
the proper blade for your job. Use a rip fence for
rips 4" wide or less (Fig. 12). To install a rip fence,
slide the bar through the rip fence slot in either side
of the shoe. Adjust for desired width by lining up
the selected measurement with the sighting notch
and lock setting with thumb screw.
Cross-Cutting Wood
Cross-cutting is cutting across the grain. Select the
proper blade for your job. Advance saw slowly to
avoid the tendency of wood fibers to tear and lift.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
When ripping widths greater than 4", clamp or tack
1" lumber to the workpiece as a guide (Fig. 13).
Fig. 13
Pocket Cutting
Pocket cuts are made in the middle of the work-
piece when it can not be cut from an edge. We
recommend using a Sawzall ® for this type of cut.
However, if you must use a circular saw to make a
pocket cut, USE EXTREME CAUTION.
1. Beginning at a corner, line up sighting notch with
your cutting line. Tilt saw forward, firmly fixing
front of shoe on workpiece. Blade should be
just above cutting line, but not touching it. Raise
lower guard using lower guard lever.
2. Pull trigger. Allow the blade to come to full speed.
Using front of shoe as a hinge point, gradually
lower back end of saw into workpiece (Fig. 15).
Fig. 14