Milwaukee 6577-20 User Manual

1.  Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut-

tered or dark areas invite accidents.

2.  Do not operate power tools in explosive 

atmospheres, such as in the presence 
of  fl ammable liquids, gases, or dust. 
Power tools create sparks which may 
ignite the dust or fumes.

3.  Keep children and bystanders away 

while operating a power tool. Distrac-
tions can cause you to lose control.

4.  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. 
Unmodifi ed plugs and matching outlets 
will reduce risk of electric shock.

5.  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.

6.  Do not expose power tools to rain 

or wet conditions. Water entering a 
power tool will increase the risk of electric 
shock.

7.  Do not abuse the cord. Never use the 

cord for carrying, pulling, or unplug-
ging the power tool. Keep cord away 
from heat, oil, sharp edges, or mov-
ing parts. Damaged or entangled cords 
increase the risk of electric shock.

8.  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.

9.  Stay alert, watch what you are do-

ing and use common sense when 
operating a power tool. Do not use 
a power tool while you are tired or 
under the infl uence of drugs, alcohol 
or medication. A moment of inattention 
while operating power tools may result 
in serious personal injury.

10.  Use safety equipment. Always wear 

eye protection. Safety equipment such 
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, 
hard hat, or hearing protection used 
for appropriate conditions will reduce 
personal injuries.

11.  Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the 

switch is in the off-position before plug-
ging in. Carrying tools with your fi nger on 
the switch or plugging in power tools that 
have the switch on invites accidents.

12.  Remove any adjusting key or wrench 

before turning the power tool on. A 
wrench or a key left attached to a rotat-
ing part of the power tool may result in 
personal injury. 

13.  Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-

ing and balance at all times. This 
enables better control of the power tool 
in unexpected situations.

14.  Dress properly. Do not wear loose 

clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, 
clothing and gloves away from moving 
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery, or long 
hair can be caught in moving parts. 

15.  If devices are provided for the connec-

tion of dust extraction and collection 
facilities, ensure these are connected 
and properly used. Use of these de-
vices can reduce dust-related hazards.

16.  Do not force the power tool. Use the 

correct power tool for your applica-
tion. The correct power tool will do the 
job better and safer at the rate for which 
it was designed.

17.  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 re-
paired.

18.  Disconnect the plug from the power 

source and/or the battery pack from 
the power tool before making any 
adjustments, changing accessories, 
or storing power tools. Such preven-
tive safety measures reduce the risk of 
starting the tool accidentally.

19.  Store idle power tools out of the 

reach of children and do not allow 
persons unfamiliar with the power 
tools or these instructions to operate 
power tools. Power tools are danger-
ous in the hands of untrained users.

20.  Maintain power tools. Check for 

misalignment or binding of moving 
parts, breakage of parts and any 
other condition that may affect the 
power tool’s operation. If damaged, 
have the power tool repaired before 
use.  Many accidents are caused by 
poorly maintained power tools.

21.  Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. 

Properly maintained cutting tools with 
sharp cutting edges are less likely to 
bind and are easier to control.

22.  Use the power tool, accessories and 

tool bits etc., in accordance with 
these instructions and in the manner 
intended for the particular type of 
power tool, taking into account the 
working conditions and the work to 
be performed. Use of the power tool for 
operations different from those intended 
could result in a hazardous situation.

23.  Have your power tool serviced by a 

qualifi ed repair person using only 
identical replacement parts. This will 
ensure that the safety of the power tool 
is maintained.

1.  Keep hands away from cutting area 

and the blade. Keep your second hand 
on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. 
If both hands are holding the saw, they 
cannot be cut by the blade.

2.  Do not reach underneath the work-

piece. The guard cannot protect you from 
the blade below the workpiece.

3.  Adjust the cutting depth to the thick-

ness of the workpiece. Less than a full 
tooth of the blade teeth should be visible 
below the workpiece.

4.  Never hold piece being cut in your 

hands or across your leg. Secure the 
workpiece to a stable platform. It is 
important to support the work properly to 
minimize body exposure, blade binding, 
or loss of control.

5.  Hold power tools by insulated gripping 

surfaces when performing an operation 
where the cutting tool may contact hid-
den wiring or its own cord. Contact with 
a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts 
of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

6.  When ripping always use a rip fence or 

straight edge guide. This improves the 
accuracy of cut and reduces the chance 
of blade binding.

7.  Always use blades with correct size 

and shape (diamond versus round) of 
arbour holes. Blades that do not match 
the mounting hardware of the saw will run 
eccentrically, causing loss of control.

8.  Never use damaged or incorrect blade 

washers or bolt. The blade washers and 
bolt were specially designed for your saw, 
for optimum performance and safety of 
operation.

9.  Causes and Operator Prevention of Kick-

back:

 

KICKBACK is a sudden reaction to a 
pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, 
causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and 
out of the workpiece toward the operator.

 

When the blade is pinched or bound 
tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade 
stalls and the motor reaction drives the 
unit rapidly back toward the operator. 

 

If the blade becomes twisted or mis-
aligned in the cut, the teeth at the back 
edge of the blade can dig into the top 
surface of the wood causing the blade to 
climb out of the kerf and jump back toward 
the operator.