Milwaukee 6509 - Manual (Page 5)

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Removing and Replacing Quik-Lok ® Cords (Fig. 1)
(Select Models)
MILWAUKEE's exclusive Quik-Lok
® Cords provide instant field replace-
ment or substitution.
Fig. 1
1. To remove the Quik-Lok ® Cord, turn the cord nut 1/4 turn to the left
and pull it out.
2. To replace the Quik-Lok ® Cord, align the connector keyways and
push the connector in as far as it will go. Turn the cord nut 1/4 turn
to the right to lock.
Selecting a Blade
Use MILWAUKEE Sawzall
® Blades for best performance. When select-
ing a blade, choose the right type and length.
Many types of blades are available for a variety of applications: cutting
metal, wood, nail-embedded wood, scroll cutting, roughing-in, and
contours.
Many lengths are also available. Choose a length long enough to extend
beyond the shoe and your work throughout the stroke. For best perfor-
mance and longest life, see "Accessories" to select the best blade for
the job.
1. Unplug the tool before changing blades.
2. Be sure the spindle and blade clamp area are clean. Metal chips and
sawdust may prevent the blade clamp screw from clamping se-
curely.
3. To install a blade, loosen the blade clamp screw, turning it counter-
clockwise. Insert the blade until the tang butts against the spindle.
NOTE: The blade must be inserted all the way into the spindle so that
the tang on the blade seats firmly in the blade clamp.
Depending on the job, the blade may be inserted with the teeth
facing upward or downward.
4. Insert the hex key into the blade clamp screw, turning it clockwise.
Tighten securely.
5. To remove a blade, insert hex key into the blade clamp screw and
turn it counterclockwise 1 full turn. Then slide the blade out of the
spindle. Be careful when handling hot blades.
Blade
Collar
Fig. 2
Quik-Lok ® Blade Clamp (Fig. 2) (Select Models)
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Be sure the spindle and blade clamp areas are clean. Metal chips
and sawdust may prevent the Quik-Lok ® Blade Clamp from clamping
securely (see "Maintenance").
3. To install a blade, twist the collar in the direction of the arrow while
inserting the blade into the clamp until the tang butts against the
collar.
Depending on the job, the blade may be inserted with the teeth
facing upward or downward.
4. Release the collar and the spring loaded mechanism will clamp the
blade firmly in place.
5. Twist the collar in the opposite direction of the arrow to ensure that
the blade is locked into the clamp.
6. Tug on blade to make sure it is securely locked in place.
7. To remove a blade, twist the collar in the direction of the arrow
while pulling on the blade. Be careful when handling hot blades.
Fig. 3
Blade clamp screw
Hex key
Installing and Removing Blades
Blade Clamp (Available as accessory Cat. No. 49-22-5016 only)
(Fig. 3)
Removing Broken Blades from the Quik-Lok ® Blade Clamp
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Broken blades can be removed by the following methods.
• Point the tool downward, twist the collar, and shake the tool up and
down (DO NOT turn on the tool while your fingers are holding the
blade clamp open). The shank of the broken blade should drop out of
the clamp.
• If shaking the tool doesn't work...
In most cases, a corner of the broken blade will extend beyond the
blade clamp. Twist the collar and pull the broken blade out of the
clamp by this corner.
• If the broken stub doesn't extend far enough to be grabbed by its
corner, use a thin blade with small teeth (such as a metal cutting
blade) to hook the blade that is jammed in the clamp while twisting
the collar and pull it out.
WARNING!
TOOL ASSEMBLY
To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug tool before
attaching or removing accessories or making adjustments.
Use only specifically recommended accessories. Others
may be hazardous.