Milwaukee Tool 6955-20 User Manual

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OPERATION

Using Face Boards
(Zero Clearance Sub Fences)
There are face board mounting holes in the fences
for attaching face boards. Face boards place
distance between the fence and the workpiece,
providing improved support for some workpieces.
Workpiece splintering can be reduced by using face
boards. As the width of the face board increases, the
height of the workpiece which can be cut increases
slightly (but the width capacity decreases slightly).
Similarly, if you place a face board on the saw table
and place a workpiece on top of the face board,
you can cut a workpiece with greater width (but
with less height).

Guards
The tool is shipped with both the upper and lower
guard installed. The lower guard should cover the
blade when the saw head is up and it should move
freely and open automatically as the saw head is
lowered into the workpiece. If the lower guard ap-
pears loose, sticks, or if it does not move to cover
the blade when the saw head is up, tighten the guard
bracket screws. If it still does not move freely, take
the saw to an authorized service center for repairs.
Do not attempt to open the guard further than the
automatic action permits.

Select the Workpiece Carefully
Be cautious of pitchy, knotty, wet or warped work-
pieces. These materials are likely to create pinching
conditions. Workpieces that bow and pinch may
result in kick back. Inspect for and remove nails
before cutting. Always keep blades clean and
sharp; otherwise the blade produces a narrow kerf
and is likely to be pinched by the workpiece. This
tool is not recommended for cutting ferrous metals
such as iron and steel. See Applications for a more
complete list of materials.

Support the Workpiece Properly
Always support the workpiece during operation. Oth-
erwise, the workpiece may pull up and into the saw.
1. Use the Fence: Align the workpiece fl ush against

the fence to provide a straight path for the saw
blade. This will help eliminate the tendency for
the blade teeth to bind. The fence can be used
as a support for miter, bevel and compound cuts.

2. Use a clamp: Clamp the workpiece to the fence

or base with a C-clamp.

Support of Longer Workpieces
Longer workpieces need support along their full
length. If you are using the saw on a level work bench,
prop up the workpiece to a height of 4-3/4" from the
bottom of the saw feet. There are also many aftermar-
ket work tables specifi cally designed for miter saws
that provide supports for all types of workpieces.

Adjusting the Miter Angle
The miter angle can be set using detents for com-
monly cut angles, as well as fi nely adjusted to any
angle. Use the miter angle pointer to adjust the
turntable to any whole degree across the miter
range. The digital miter angle readout shows the
selected angle.
1. Loosen the miter angle lock knob.
2. To set the miter angle, pull up on the detent

lever and rotate the turntable to the detent angle
closest to the desired angle. The saw cuts miter
angles from 55° on the left to 60° on the right.
Detents are available at 0°, 15°, 22.5° 32.62°,
45°, and 60°.

3. Tighten the miter angle lock knob to use the miter

angle set at the detent before making a cut.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury,

wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields. Always wait for the blade to stop com-
pletely and unplug the tool before changing
accessories or making adjustments. Do not
defeat the guards.

4. To make a fi ne adjustment to the miter angle:

A. Pull up and hold the detent lever .
B. Push the fi ne adjustment ring forward until it

locks to engage override.

C. Rotate the fi ne adjustment ring left or right until

the desired angle is displayed on the digital
miter angle readout. ¼ turn = 1° change in
miter angle.

D. Tighten the miter angle lock knob to secure

the table before making a cut.

E. Pull up on the detent lever to release the fi ne

adjustment ring.

Fig. 4

Adjusting the Bevel Angle
The bevel angle can be set using detents for com-
monly cut angles, as well as adjusted to any angle in
between by using the bevel angle scale. The bevel
mechanism also has several degrees of overtravel
on both the left and right.
1. Unplug the tool.
2. To adjust the bevel angle, place one hand on the

front handle for better control.

3. Using the other hand, lift the bevel adjustment

lever:

A. To use pre-set detents, lift the bevel adjust-

ment lever half-way up (until it "clicks") to
move the saw head left or right, with stops at
pre-set detents.

B. To freely move the head, lift the bevel adjust-

ment lever all the way up to freely move the
saw head across the bevel range.

4. Pull or push the saw head to the desired angle

using the bevel angle scale.

5. Lock the bevel angle by pressing down the bevel

adjustment lever before making a cut.

Adjusting the Depth of Cut
The depth of the cut can be adjusted for groove
or rabbet cuts.
1. Unplug the tool.
2. To set the depth of cut, swivel the depth stop paw

toward the front of the saw.

3. Lower the saw head to the desired depth of cut.
4. Rotate the depth stop adjustment knob until it

contacts the paw. Lock in the depth using the
lock nut.

5. Plug in the tool and make a test cut to verify the

depth of cut is correct.

6. To remove the depth of cut limit, loosen the lock

nut by turning counterclockwise and swivel the
paw away from the front of the saw.

Fig. 5

Detent Angles

Unlock

Lock

Bevel

Adjustment

Lever

Fig. 6

Paw

Knob

Lock nut

5. Tighten the fence lock knobs securely before

making a cut.

NOTE: If either fence has any movement forward

to backward, tighten the fence set screw, located
on the back of each fence slot.

Lights
Use the on/off switch to turn on the turntable lights
before making a cut. Turn off the lights when cut-
ting is complete.

Adjusting the Fences
1. Loosen the fence lock knobs.
2. The left side fence can slide side-to-side to the

desired position to allow for a left bevel or left
compound miter cuts.

3. The right side fence can be removed for a right

bevel or right compound miter cuts by pulling the
fence up.

4. Always position the fences properly for maximum

work support.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury,

do not rely on the brake as a safety feature.
Always wait until the blade stops completely
before allowing anything near the blade.

Starting and Stopping the Tool
Always hold the trigger handle fi rmly because the
starting and stopping action of the motor may cause
the handle to move up or down slightly. Always
secure the turntable by tightening the miter angle
lock knob.
1. To start the motor, pull the trigger.
2. To stop the motor, release the trigger.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury,

make sure all adjustments are securely locked
before making a cut.

Making a Chop Cut
The sliding mechanism can be locked to use the
saw for chop cuts (cuts not requiring the use of the
slide mechanism). Cut workpieces with chop cuts
whenever possible. A chop cut is always faster and
easier to make than a sliding cut.

1. Slide the saw head all the way back (1).
2. Tighten the slide rail lock (2).
3. Plug in the tool. Raise the saw head completely.
4. Select the desired angles following the steps in

"Adjusting the Miter Angle" and "Adjusting the
Bevel Angle".

5. Place the workpiece on the turntable and line up

the cut.

6. Support the workpiece using any of the methods

described in "Support the Workpiece Properly".

7. Start the motor. Wait a few seconds for the blade

to reach full speed. Then gently lower the saw
head into the workpiece all the way through the
cut (3).

8. Always allow the saw to do the work. Forcing the

tool may stall or overheat the motor.

9. After the cut is complete, release the trigger and

Fig. 7