milwaukee M18CHS355 M18 Fuel 355 mm 14 Inch Abrasive Chop Saw User Manual

milwaukee M18CHS355 M18 Fuel 355 mm 14 Inch Abrasive Chop Saw User Manual

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications Provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. reduce risk of electric shock.

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
  Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of a RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection marked to comply with AS/NZS 1337.1. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.  the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accident.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool A wrench or a key left of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jeweler or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• Do not force the power Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affected the power tools operation. if damaged have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operation different from  those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may may create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burn of fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified  batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion.
• • Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature ranged specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperature outside the specified range may damaged the battery and increase the risk of fire.

SERVICE

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorised service providers.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR THE ABRASIVE CHOP SAW

• Position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating wheel. The guard helps to protect the operator from broken wheel fragments and accidental contact with wheel.
• Use only bonded reinforced or diamond cut-off wheels for your power tool. Just because an accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe operation.
• 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 fly apart.
• Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind with the side of a cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
• Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct diameter for your selected wheel. Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage.
• The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
• The arbour size of wheels and flanges must properly fit the spindles of the power tools. Wheels and flanges with arbour holes that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
• Do not use damaged wheels. Before each use, inspect the wheels for chips and cracks. If the power tool or wheel is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged wheel. After inspecting and installing the wheel, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating wheel and run the power tool at maximum no load speed for one minute. Damaged wheels will normally break apart during this test time.
• Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and shop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or work piece fragments. The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
• Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of work piece or of a broken wheel may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
• Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning wheel
• Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan can draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
• Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Do not operate the power tool while placed on a combustible surface such as wood. Sparks could ignite these materials.
• Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock.

Further safety instructions for all saws Kickback causes and related warnings

• Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating wheel which in turn causes the uncontrolled cutting unit to be forced upwards toward the operator.

• For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the work piece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions.

• Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

• Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. The operator can control upward kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.

• Do not position your body in line with the rotating wheel. If kickback occurs, it will propel the cutting unit upwards toward the operator.

• Do not attach a saw chain, woodcarving blade, segmented diamond wheel with a peripheral gap greater than 10 mm or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control.

• Do not “jam” the wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut. Over stressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.

• When the wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for any reason, switch off the power tool and hold the cutting unit motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the wheel from the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.

• Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully re-enter the cut. The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in the workpiece.

• S upport any oversized workpiece to minimise the risk of wheel pinching and kickback. Large workpieces tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.
  WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, when working in dusty situations, wear appropriate respiratory protection or use a suitable dust extraction solution.

• Always use common sense and be cautious when using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every situation that could result in a dangerous outcome. Do not use this tool if you do not understand these operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond your capability; contact MILWAUKEE® Tool or a trained professional for additional information or training.

• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact a MILWAUKEE® service facility for a replacement.
  WARNING Some dust sawing, grinding, create drilling, ed by power sanding, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paint

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
  Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

SYMBOLOGY

• Volts

• Direct Current

• No Load Revolutions per Minute

• Wear eye protection

•  
  Read operator’s manual

• Do not use toothed blades

• Hands Free Zone

• 
  Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material. Electric tools and electronic equipment that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.

• Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). This product meets applicable regulatory requirements.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1. Carrying handle
2. Upper guard
3. Trigger
4. Trigger lock
5. Handle
6. Spindle lock button
7. Lower guard
8. Abrasive chop saw wheel
9. Adjustment fence
10. Lock lever
11. Vice clamp
12. Vice handle
13. Base
14. Blade removal wrench
15. Head lock down pin
16. Depth adjustment bolt
    

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Recharge only with the charger specified for the battery. for the specific charging instructions, read the operator’s manual supplied with your charger and battery.

Removing/Inserting the Battery

To remove the battery, push in the release buttons and pull the battery pack away from the tool.

WARNING Always remove battery pack before changing or removing accessories. To insert the battery, insert the pack into the body of the product. Make sure it latches securely into place.

WARNING Only use accessories specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, use only the proper wheel for the product. DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF SAW BLADE.

Store accessories in safe secure location.

Removing and Installing Chop Saw Wheels

Use only 355mm (14″) Abrasive Chop Saw Wheels, 2.3mm (3/32″) thick with this tool. Before operating the tool, make sure the wheel is in good condition as described in the “SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR THE ABRASIVE CHOP SAW MACHINE”.

To change wheels:

1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Raise the head.
3. Push up the lower guard to expose the output spindle and clamping flange. Press in the spindle lock button and loosen the tool less clamp (counterclockwise).
4. Check the inner and outer flanges to be sure they are in good condition. Remove any nicks, burrs,  and debris from the mounting hardware, which could cause uneven cutting pressure and resulting wheel damage.
5. Install the cut-off wheel, outer flange, and tool less clamp onto the spindle, as shown below.

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   • 6. Press in the spindle lock button and tighten the tool less clamp back onto the spindle (clockwise).
6. Release the lower guard.
7. Before starting a cut, step back from the tool and make a trial run to confirm that the wheel is in good condition. Before using a new cut-off wheel, run the tool for at least 3 minutes. Before starting work, run the tool for at least 1 minute.

Securing the base

The product should be bolted with two bolts to a level and stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the product’s base. This will help prevent tipping over and possible personal injury.

Raising and Lowering the Head

The head must be locked down for transporting and storing the tool.

To unlock, press head down and pull out the lock down pin.

To lock, press head down and push in the lock down pin.

Adjusting the Depth of the Cut

The depth adjustment bolt can be adjusted to change the depth of cut. When adjusted properly, the depth adjustment bolt prevents the chop saw wheel from contacting the surface under the base during cutting. Chop saw wheels wear down as they are used and the depth of cut may need to be increased.

1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Use a suitable wrench to loosen the hex nut.
3. Adjust the depth adjustment bolt to the desired height.
4. Tighten the hex nut.

Supporting the Work piece and Adjusting the Vice and Fence System

The adjustable vice and fence system holds the work piece in the desired position. The vice 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 vice and fence should be positioned so the center line of the wheel hub is in line with or behind the center line of the work piece, toward the rear of the tool. The work piece should be resting flush with the base of the chop saw machine.

To adjust the fence position:

1. Turn the adjustable handle counterclockwise to loosen.
2. Unscrew and remove the fence thumbscrew completely.
3. Reposition the fence to the desired position.
4. Reinstall the fence thumbscrew into one of the four threaded holes located on the base.

NOTE: Ensure the adjustable handle and thumbscrew are tightly in place before cutting.

To adjust the fence angle:

1. Turn the adjustable handle counterclockwise to loosen.
2. Unscrew the fence adjuster knob to loosen.
3. Rotate the fence to the desired angle, aligning with the measurements inscribed on the fence.
4. Turn the adjustable handle clockwise to tighten.
5. Screw the thumbscrew tightly in place.
   NOTE: Ensure the adjustable handle and thumbscrew are tightly in place before cutting.

To adjust the vice:

1. Pull the lock lever back.
2. Pull the vice handle out
3. Place the work piece flat on the base and against the fence.
4. Push down the lock lever.
5. Slide in the vice handle to press the vice plate against the work piece.
6. Turn the vice handle clockwise to tighten the vice plate against the work piece.

OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk wear proper eye protection marked of injury, always to comply with AS/NZS 1337.1.

When working in dusty situations, wear appropriate respiratory protection or use a suitable dust extraction solution.

To reduce the risk of injury, always remove battery pack before attaching or removing accessories or making adjustments. Use only specifically recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous.

Selecting a Workpiece

The MILWAUKEE® Abrasive Chop Saw Machine is designed to cut steel and concrete. It is not recommended for cutting wood. Do not attempt to install a saw blade on the product.

Starting and Stopping the Product

1. Install the battery pack.
2. To start the tool, pull the trigger lock and then pull the trigger.
3. To stop the tool, release the trigger.

Making a Cut

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Select a cutting angle and position the fence and vice to support the work piece (see “Supporting the Work piece and Adjusting the Vice and Fence System”).

3. Install the battery pack.

4. Before starting a cut, step back from the tool and make a trial run to confirm that the wheel is in good condition. Before using a new chop saw wheel, run the tool for at least 3 minutes. Before starting work, run the tool for at least 1 minute.

5. 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 chop saw wheel contacts the center of the workpiece.

6. When the cut is complete, raise the wheel completely from the workpiece before releasing the trigger and allowing the motor to stop.

MAINTENANCE

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.

Maintaining Tool

Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program. Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise, misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger to a MILWAUKEE® service facility for repair.
After six months to one year, depending on use, return the tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE® service facility for inspection.

If the tool does not start or operate at full power with a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on the battery pack. If the tool still does not work properly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a MILWAUKEE® service facility for repairs.

WARNING To reduce the risk of personal in jury and damage, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or allow a liquid to flow inside them.

Cleaning

Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these include  gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or combustible solvents around tools.

Repairs

For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger to the nearest authorised service centre.

ACCESSORIES

WARNING Use only recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetool.com.au/
www.milwaukeetool.co.nz or contact a distributor.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Cat. No. ……………………………………… M18CHS355
• Volts………………………………………………….. 18V DC
• Battery Type ………………………………………….M18™
• Charger Type…………………………………………M18™
• No Load RPM …………………………………………..4000
• Wheel Size …………………………………………. 355mm
• Min. Wheel RPM Rating …………………………….4300
• Wheel Thickness ………………………………….. 2.4mm
• Arbor Hole Size ………………………………….. 25.4mm
• Max. Capacities at 90°
• Rectangular Stock ………………..114mm x 130mm
• Square Tubing ……………………. 118mm x 118mm
• O.D. Pipe …………………………………………. 127mm
• Max. Capacities at 45°
• Rectangular Stock ………………..101mm x 103mm
• Sqaure Tubing …………………… 101mm x 101mm
• O.D. Pipe …………………………………………..114mm
• Recommended Ambient
• Operating Temperature ………………. -17°C to 51°C

WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND

Please refer to Australian and New Zealand warranty supplied with tool. This warranty applies only to product sold by authorised dealers in Australia and New Zealand.

SERVICE – AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND

MILWAUKEE® prides itself in producing a premium quality product that is Nothing But Heavy DutyTM.

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 645 928)
or visit milwaukeetool.com.au/milwaukeetool.co.nz.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
13135 West Lisbon Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin U.S.A. 53005

Milwaukee Tool (Australia)
Melbourne, Australia
21 Kelletts Road, Rowville, VIC 3178

Please refer to Australian and New Zealand warranty supplied with tool. This warranty applies only to
product sold by authorised dealers in Australia and New Zealand.

Milwaukee Tool (New Zealand)
274 Church Street, Penrose,
Auckland, 1061, New Zealand

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