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TOOL ASSEMBLY
Installing Side Handle
The side handle may be installed on the top of the gear case or on either
side of gear case for right or left handed use. Position side handle in the
location which offers best control and guard protection. To install, thread
side handle into side handle socket on desired side of gear case and
tighten securely.
Wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields. Always unplug tool before attaching or
removing accessories. Only use accessories
specifically recommended for these tools. Oth-
ers may be hazardous. Protect others in work
area from debris such as chips and sparks.
Provide barriers or shields as needed.
WARNING!
Removing and Replacing Quik-Lok
®
Cords (Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
MILWAUKEE's exclusive Quik-Lok
®
Cords provide instant field replace-
ment or substitution.
1. To remove the Quik-Lok
®
Cord, turn the cord nut 1/4 turn to the left
and pull it out.
2. To replace the Quik-Lok
®
Cord, align the connector keyways and
push the connector in as far as it will go. Turn the cord nut 1/4 turn
to the right to lock.
OPERATION
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields. Unplug the tool
before changing accessories or making
adjustments.
WARNING!
Controlled Start (Cat. No. 6154-20 and 6156-20)
When used on 120 Volts AC, Cat. No. 6154-20 & 6156-20 have a con-
trolled start feature. The controlled start feature reduces the torque
reaction "jerk" when its trigger is pulled. The controlled start feature
works only with AC.
Speed Control Dial (Cat. No. 6154-20 and 6156-20)
Catalog Nos. 6154-20 & 6156-20 feature a speed control dial, which
controls the sander/grinder's maximum rotations per minute. Dial settings
range from numbers 1 through 5. Lower numbers correspond to lower
speeds and higher numbers correspond to higher speeds. Use the set-
ting that best suits your job.
1. To control the speed, set the dial to the desired number.
2. Pull the trigger.
3. To stop the tool, release the trigger.
Starting and Stopping the Motor (Fig. 2)
1. Plug in the tool.
2. To start the tool, flip the lock-off button and simultaneously squeeze
the paddle trigger.
3. Release paddle trigger to stop tool.
Lock-On Button (Fig. 2)
(Cat. No. 6148, 6149-20, 6154-20 & 6156-20)
The lock-on button holds the trigger in the ON position for continuous full
speed use.
1. To lock the paddle trigger, hold in the lock-on button after pulling the
paddle trigger. Then release the paddle trigger.
2. To unlock the paddle trigger. Pull the paddle trigger and release. The
lock-on button will pop out.
Lock-off button
Lock-on button
Fig. 2
To reduce the risk of personal injury and damage
to the tool, use ONLY accessories rated at or
above the RPM listed on the "WARNING" section
of the tool's nameplate.
WARNING!
Sanding Disc and Grinding Wheel Selection
Use sanding discs and grinding wheels that are:
correct size as written on tool's nameplate.
correct wheel type and grit for the job.
rated at or above the RPM listed in the "WARNING" section on the
tool's nameplate.