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Supporting the Workpiece and Adjusting the Vise and Fence
System (Figs. 4 & 5)
The adjustable vise and fence system holds the workpiece in the de-
sired position. The vise plate and fence can be moved backward or
forward and can be adjusted to any angle between 90° and 45°.
When adjusting the system, the vise and fence should be positioned so
the centerline of the wheel hub is in line with or behind the centerline of
the workpiece, toward the rear of the tool (Fig. 4). The workpiece should
be resting flush with the base of the cut-off machine.
Selecting a Workpiece
The MILWAUKEE Abrasive Cut-Off Machine is designed to cut steel and
concrete. It is not recommended for cutting wood or plastic. Do not
attempt to install a toothed blade on the tool.
Starting and Stopping the Tool
1. Plug in the tool.
2. Stand out of the line of the wheel.
3. To start the tool, pull the trigger.
4. To stop the tool, release the trigger.
Fig. 6
Lock-out hole
Trigger
To adjust the vise and fence system for a particular workpiece:
1. Rotate the quick release lever fully to the left to the “release”
position. This will disengage the vise from the threads (Fig. 5).
2. Loosen the fence lock lever that holds the fence firmly in place.
3. Push down the spring loaded fence bolt and move the quick adjust
fence into one of the three positions provided.
4. Release the spring loaded fence bolt. When properly engaged, the
fence should click into position. If the fence is not fully engaged into
position, manually move it back and forth until it clicks into place. If
the fence does not click into place, repeat step 3.
5. Adjust the fence to the desired angle and tighten the fence lock
lever.
Fig. 5
Vise plate
Quick release
lever
Vise
Vise
handle
Quick adjust
fence
Spring loaded
fence bolt
Fence lock
lever
Base
6. Adjust the vise plate by moving the vise handle in or out as needed
to fit the workpiece.
7. Rotate the quick release lever to the right to the “lock” position. This
will engage the threads and lock the vise. To completely lock the
vise, turn the vise handle clockwise until the workpiece is properly
secured.
Making a Cut
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Select a cutting angle and position the fence and vise assembly as
needed, see “Supporting the Workpiece and Adjusting the Vise and
Fence System”.
3. Place the workpiece flat on top of the cut-off machine base. Position
the thinnest section of the workpiece facing up.Turn the vise handle
clockwise until the vise assembly holds the workpiece firmly in
place.
NOTE: Make sure the quick release lever is fully rotated to the “lock”
position.
4. Plug in the tool, stand out of the line of the wheel and pull the trigger.
Allow the motor to reach full speed. Slowly lower the wheel into the
workpiece.
NOTE: Always start the cut gently; do not bang or bump a wheel
when starting the cut. For the safest and most efficient cutting,
make sure that the centerline of the blade hub is in line with or behind
the centerline of the workpiece, toward the rear of the tool (Fig 4).
5. When the cut is complete, raise the wheel completely from the
workpiece before releasing the trigger and allowing the motor to
stop.
Using the Lock-out Hole (Fig. 6)
Insert a padlock through the trigger hole to prevent the tool from starting
unintentionally.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury or damage to the tool, do not use
the spindle lock lever to stop the spindle while the tool is
in use or is coasting after shut-off.
Fig. 4
Cut-off wheel
Center
line of
hub
Vise plate
Workpiece
types
A.
B.
C.
D.
Quick adjust
fence
Preferred
cutting
area