WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands away from the blade and other moving parts. the desired position. Trigger Speed Control Switch • If the broken stub doesn't extend far 4. To lock the shoe in position, push in the The Sawzall ® HatchetTM is equipped with a enough to be grabbed by its corner, use shoe release lever. a thin blade with small teeth (such as a trigger speed control switch. It may be opmetal cutting blade) to hook the blade 5. After adjusting the shoe, slowly pull erated at any speed from zero strokes per that is jammed in the clamp while twist- the trigger to be sure the blade always minute to full speed. Always start tool before ing the collar and pull it out. extends beyond the shoe and your work blade contacts the workpiece. throughout the stroke (Fig. 5). 1. To start the tool, grasp the handle firmly and pull the trigger. DO NOT OPERATE SAWZALL WITHOUT SHOE. STRIKING THE SPINDLE AGAINST 2. To vary the speed, increase or decrease WORK MAY DAMAGE THE RECIPROCAT- the pressure on the trigger. The further ING MECHANISM. the trigger is pulled, the greater speed. 3. To stop the tool, release the allow the tool to stop removing from laying down 6 7 Locking the Trigger Always lock the trigger or remove the battery pack before changing accessories, making adjustments, or performing maintenance. Lock the trigger when the tool is not in use and when storing the tool. 1. To lock the trigger, push the trigger lock switch in the direction shown. The trigger will not work when the switch is in the locked position. 2. To unlock the trigger, push the trigger lock switch in the direction shown. Fig. 6 Locked Unlocked Using the Orbit Control Switch The Sawzall HatchetTM orbit control switch allows the tool to be operated in straight reciprocating (non orbital) or orbital action. Straight reciprocating action should be used when a smooth cut is needed. Orbital action is recommended for fast, aggressive cutting. The type of reciprocating action should be determined by the user for their specific cutting requirements. Straight action Orbital action Fig. 7 1. For straight reciprocating action, press in the orbit control switch and slide the switch so the straight action symbol is shown. 2. For orbital action, press in the orbit control switch and slide the switch so the orbital action symbol is shown. Orbit action may be adjusted when the tool is running. NOTE: If the blade is installed with the teeth facing upward and orbital action is selected, cutting performance is reduced. 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 firmly and pull the trigger. Then guide the tool along your cutting line. Always hold the shoe flat against the workpiece to avoid excessive vibration. Cutting Metals Begin cutting at a slow speed, gradually increasing speed as you cut. When cutting into metals or hard materials that can not be cut from an edge, drill a starting hole larger the widest part of the blade. Extend blade by using a solid blade cutting lubricant as MILWAUKEE Band Saw Blade Lubricant Cat. No. 49-08-4206. 8 Plunge Cutting Your MILWAUKEE Sawzall ® is ideal for plunge cutting directly into surfaces that can not be cut from an edge, such as walls or floors. Plunge cutting 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 down. Column B shows how to plunge cut with the teeth of the blade facing up. NOTE: If the blade is installed with the teeth facing upward and orbital action is selected, cutting performance is reduced. 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 facing upward, hold the tool Column B, resting the edge on the workpiece as WARNING To reduce the risk of explosion, 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. Fig. 8 A B 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 handle of the tool slowly until the rests firmly on the workpiece. Then guide the tool along your acquire the desired cut. NOTE: To make plunge cutting use a heavy gauge 9 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 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 disassemble the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs. MAINTENANCE WARNING...