Milwaukee 8068232 User manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.

WARNING

GENERAL POWER TOOL

SAFETY WARNINGS

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warnings and instructions for future reference.

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WORK AREA SAFETY

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ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

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surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

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carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.

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PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

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moment of inattention while operating power tools

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wear eye protection. Protective equipment such

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• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch

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the tool. &DUU\LQJSRZHUWRROVZLWK\RXUILQJHURQ

the switch or energiVing power tools that have the

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turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left

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ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can

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POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

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• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/

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changing accessories, or storing power tools.

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• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children

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• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check

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• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean

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BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

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manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type

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that can make a connection from one terminal

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SERVICE

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repair person using only identical replacement

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR

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user fatigue and help in maintaining control of

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tool, according to the attachment instructions.

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such as walls, trees, and rocks and cause injury.

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signed to provide protection from electric shock

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area, and work with approved safety equipment, such

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READ AND SAVE ALL

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE USE

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

 Detent

 Attachment pole

 Blade guard

 Gear head

 Guide plate

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SPECIFICATIONS

Volts

Direct Current

No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)

Safety Alert Symbol

Read operator’s manual

Always wear eye protection and use

proper personal protective

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of the power head. Important as-

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power head manual. Connect the attachment to

the power head in accordance with the power

head manual.

Do not operate the tool without the guard in place.

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Operating the tool without the guard will cause

serious injury.

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removing accessories.

Replacing the Blade

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Holding pin

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Slots

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securely with the 13 mm socket wrench (coun-

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NOTE: Always make sure blade is undamaged,

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Adjusting Depth of Cut

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or down to decrease

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 Remove the battery

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clip

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dle and rear handle in

a location comfortable

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the pole clip and strap

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onto the bolt and tight-

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and head through the

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to change the strap

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Selecting the Speed

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High

Low

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OPERATION

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, always

wear proper eye protection marked

to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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removing accessories or attachments.

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erly for use. Using one hand could cause loss of

control and result in serious injury.

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control and result in serious injury.

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injury or damage during operation.

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Edging

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with your right hand

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tool in a comfort-

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the greater the speed up to the maximum set by

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, always

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service facility for ALL repairs.

Maintaining Tool

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If the tool does not start or operate at full power with

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of personal in-

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Cleaning

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soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain clean-

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turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated

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Repairs

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ACCESSORIES

WARNING

Use only recommended accesso-

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Blade

ridge

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Slide the tool along the

surface, taking care to avoid

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Use the blade ridge to align

the blade with the edging

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bog down, slow the cutting

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the blade guard becomes clogged, stop the tool,

remove the battery pack, and clean debris from the

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For a complete listing of accessories, go online to

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MILWAUKEE

prides itself in producing a premium quality product that is Nothing But Heavy Duty

Your satisfaction with our products is very important to us! If you encounter any problems with the

operation of this tool, please contact your authorised MILWAUKEE

dealer.

For a list of MILWAUKEE

dealers, guarantee or service agents please contact MILWAUKEE

Customer Service or visit our website.

(Australia Toll Free Telephone Number 1300 645 928)

(New Zealand Toll Free Telephone Number 0800 279 624)

or visit www.milwaukeetools.com.au / www.milwaukeetools.co.nz.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

13135 West Lisbon Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin U.S.A. 53005

Milwaukee Tool (Australia)

21 Kelletts Road, Rowville, VIC 3178

Melbourne, Australia

Milwaukee Tool (New Zealand)

2 Landing Drive, Mangere

Auckland, 2022, New Zealand

Professionally Made in China for Milwaukee Tool (Australia) / Milwaukee Tool (New Zealand)

Printed in China

WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND

SERVICE - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND

Please refer to Australian and New Zealand warranty supplied with tool. This warranty applies only to

product sold in Australia and New Zealand.

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