milwaukee M18 FMS254 Cordless Mitre Saw Instruction Manual

Milwaukee M18 FMS254 Cordless Mitre Saw

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

MITRE SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or wood-like products, they cannot be used with abrasive cut-o° wheels for cutting ferrous material such as bars, rods, studs, etc. Abrasive dust causes moving parts such as the lower guard to jam. Sparks from abrasive cutting will burn the lower guard, the kerf insert and other plastic parts.

2. Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever possible. If supporting the workpiece by hand, you must always keep your hand at least 100 mm from either side of the saw blade. Do not use this saw to cut pieces that are too small to be securely clamped or held by hand. If your hand is placed too close to the saw blade, there is an increased risk of injury from blade contact.

3. The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or held against both the fence and the table. Do not feed the workpiece into the blade or cut “freehand” in any way. Unrestrained or moving workpieces could be thrown at high speeds, causing injury.

4. Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull the saw through the workpiece. To make a cut, raise the saw head and pull it out over the workpiece without cutting, start the motor, press the saw head down and push the saw through the workpiece. Cutting on the pull stroke is likely to cause the saw blade to climb on top of the workpiece and violently throw the blade assembly towards the operator.

5. Never cross your hand over the intended line of cutting either in front or behind the saw blade. Supporting the workpiece “cross-handed” i.e. holding the workpiece to the right of the saw blade with your left hand or vice versa is very dangerous.

6. Do not reach behind the fence with either hand closer than 100 mm from either side of the saw blade, to remove wood scraps, or for any other reason while the blade is spinning. The proximity of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not be obvious and you may be seriously injured.

7. Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the outside bowed face toward the fence. Always make certain that there is no gap between the workpiece, fence and table along the line of the cut. Bent or warped workpieces can twist or shift and may cause binding on the spinning saw blade while cutting. There should be no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.

8. Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece. Small debris or loose pieces of wood or other objects that contact the revolving blade can be thrown with high speed.

9. Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.

10. Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on a level, rm work surface before use. A level and ÿrm work surface reduce the risk of the mitre saw becoming unstable.

11. Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or mitre angle setting, make sure the adjustable fence is set correctly to support the workpiece and will not interfere with the blade or the guarding system. Without turning the tool “ON” and with no workpiece on the table, move the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to assure there will be no interference or danger of cutting the fence.

12. Provide adequate support such as table extensions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or longer than the tabletop. Workpieces longer or wider than the mitre saw table can tip if not securely supported. If the cut-oÑ piece or workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard or be thrown by the spinning blade.

13. Do not use another person as a substitute for a table extension or as additional support. Unstable support for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the workpiece to shift during the cutting operation pulling you and the helper into the spinning blade.

14. The cut-o° piece must not be jammed or pressed by any means against the spinning saw blade. If conÿned, i.e. using length stops, the cut-oÑ piece could get wedged against the blade and thrown violently.

15. Always use a clamp or an ÿxture designed to properly support round material such as rods or tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade to “bite” and pull the work with your hand into the blade.

16.  Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the workpiece being thrown.

17. If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn
    the mitre saw o°

18. Wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack. Then work to free the jammed material. Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece could cause loss of control or damage to the mitre saw.

19. After ÿnishing the cut, release the switch, hold the saw head down and wait for the blade to stop before removing the cut-o° piece. Reaching with your hand near the coasting blade is dangerous.

20. Hold the handle ÿrmly when making an incomplete cut or when releasing the switch before the saw head is completely in the down position. The braking action of the saw may cause the saw head to be suddenly pulled downward, causing a risk of injury.

Additional Safety and Working Instructions

Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. Always wear goggles when using the machine. It is recommended to wear gloves, sturdy non slipping shoes and apron. The dust produced when using this tool may be harmful to health. Do not inhale the dust. Use a dust absorption system and wear a suitable dust protection mask. Remove deposited dust thoroughly, e.g. with a vacuum cleaner. Connect the saw to a dust-collecting device when sawing wood. Wear gloves! Before using the tool please read the instructions. If possible have the tool demonstrated. Ensure that the machine is always stable and secure (e.g. ÿxed to a bench) Keep the ëoor area free of loose material e.g. chips and cut-oÑs. Do not use saw blades which are damaged or deformed Do not use saw blades not corresponding to the key data given in these instructions for use. Only use tools that meet standard EN 847-1. Do not use saw blades made of high-speed steel. It is necessary to select a saw blade which is suitable for the material being cut. The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and ëy apart. Transport and store the tools in a suitable receptacle; Do not use any ëanges other than those supplied or indicated in the instruction manual to secure the saw blade. Never use the mitre saw to cut materials other than those speciÿed in the instruction manual. Only use the saw with guards in good working order and properly maintained, and in position. Refrain from removing any cut-oÑs or other parts of the workpiece from the cutting area whilst the machine is running and the saw head is not in the rest position. Never reach into the danger area of the machine when it is running. Always use the protective shields on the machine. Any faults with the machine, including any related to the safeguard or the saw blades, must be reported to the persons in charge of safety as soon as the faults are discovered. Do not clamp the protective swing guard. Long workpieces must be adequately supported. The handle lock must always be engaged when transporting the mitre saw. When performing mitre, bevel or compound mitre cuts, adjust the sliding fence to ensure the correct clearance from the blade. Adapt the feed speed to avoid overheating the blade tips and to avoid melting plastic materials during cutting.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of ÿre, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in ëuid or allow a ëuid to ëow inside them. Corrosive or conductive, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.

SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE

The mitre saw can be used for sawing solid wood, bonded wood, glued veneer, materials similar to wood, and plastics.
Stock having a round or irregular cross-section (such as ÿrewood) must not be cut, as it can not be securely held during cutting. When sawing thin stock layed on edge, a suitable auxilary fence must be used for ÿrm support.

RESIDUAL RISK

Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise in use and the operator should pay special attention to avoid the following:

• Impairment of hearing, restrict exposure and wear appropriate hearing protection.
• Measures that can be taken by operator to possibly reduce the eÑects of vibration and limit the amount of exposure.
• Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when sawing wood, wear a mask if necessary.

BATTERIES

• Use only System M18 chargers for charging System M18 battery packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
• Never break open battery packs and chargers and store only in dry rooms. Keep dry at all times.
• Battery packs which have not been used for some time should be recharged before use.
• Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the performance of the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine (risk of overheating).
• The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
• For an optimum life-time, the battery packs have to be fully charged, after use.
• To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged.
• For battery pack storage longer than 30 days: Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C and away from moisture Store the battery packs in a 30% – 50% charged condition Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance with local, national and international provisions and regulations. The user can transport the batteries by road without further requirements  Commercial transport of Lithium-Ion batteries by third parties is subject to Dangerous Goods regulations. Transport preparation and transport are exclusively to be carried out by appropriately trained persons and the process has to be accompanied by corresponding experts.
When transporting batteries:
Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected and insulated to prevent short circuit. Ensure that battery pack is secured against movement within packaging. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leak. Check with forwarding company for further advice

BATTERY PACK PROTECTION

In extremely high torque, binding, stalling and short circuit situations that cause high current draw, the tool will stop for about 2 seconds and then the tool will turn OFF. To reset, remove the battery pack from the tool and replace it. Under extreme circumstances, the internal temperature of the battery pack could raise too much. If this happens, the fuel gauge will ëash until the battery pack cooled down. After the lights go oÑ, the work may continue. Place the battery on the charger to charge and reset it.

MAINTENANCE

• Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the appliance.
• Be sure to disconnect the tool from the power supply before attaching or removing the saw blade.
• Replace the table insert when worn
• Clean tool and guarding system with dry cloth.
• The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all times.
• Use only Milwaukee accessories and Milwaukee spare parts. Should components need to be replaced which have not been described, please contact one of our Milwaukee service agents (see our list of guarantee/service addresses).
• If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. Please state the Article No. as well as the machine type printed on the label and order the drawing at your local service agents or directly at: Techtronic Industries GmbH, Max-Eyth-Straßeï10, 71364ïWinnen-den, Germany.

EC˛DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described under “Technical Data” fulÿlls all the relevant provisions of the directives

• 2011/65/EU (RoHS)
• 2006/42/EC
• 2014/30/EU and the following harmonized standards have been used.

EN 62841-1:2015
EN IEC 62841-3-9:2020+A11:2020
EN 55014-1:2017+A11:2020
EN 55014-2:2015
EN IEC 63000:2018
Alexander Krug / Managing Director
Authorized to compile the technical ÿle
Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany
GB˛DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare as the manufacturer under our sole responsibility that the product described under „Technical Data“ fulÿlls all the relevant provisions of the following Regulations
S.I. 2012/3032 (as amended), S.I. 2008/1597 (as amended),
S.I. 2016/1091 (as amended) and that the following designated standards have been used:
BS EN 62841-1:2015
BS EN IEC 62841-3-9:2020+A11:2020
BS EN 55014-1:2017+A11:2020
BS EN 55014-2:2015
BS EN IEC 63000:2018
Winnenden, 2020-11-20

SYMBOLS

• CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER
• Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the appliance.
• Please read the instructions carefully before starting the machine.
• Always wear goggles when using the machine.
• Wear ear protectors!
• Wear gloves!
• Danger area! Keep hands, ÿngers or arms away from this area.
• Never expose tool to rain.
• CAUTION! Do not stare at the operating lamp.
• Do not dispose of electric tools, batteries/rechargeable batteries together with household waste material. Electric tools and batteries that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice and collection point.
• European Conformity Mark
• British Conformity Mark
• Ukraine Conformity Mark
• EurAsian Conformity Mark

References

• Milwaukee Tool Europe | Cordless Power Tools, Outdoor Tools, Hand Tools, PPE, Work wear. Storage and Accessories. | Milwaukee Tools Europe

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