Product Description
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Milwaukee Miter Lock Handle
Model Number: 43-62-1053
The Milwaukee 43-62-1053 Miter Lock Handle is a genuine OEM replacement part designed for use on the Milwaukee miter saw platform documented in Milwaukee service bulletin 54-40-2750, identified as Figure 33 on that bulletin's parts diagram. The miter lock handle is the operator-facing handle that the user grips to lock and unlock the saw's miter angle setting during cuts. As the handle rotates, it engages and disengages the internal lock rod, lock rod pivot nut, and miter lock mechanism, allowing the operator to either swing the saw freely to set a new miter angle, or to lock the saw firmly at the chosen angle for cutting. The handle is one of the most frequently used controls on any miter saw, since accurate miter cuts depend on reliably locking the saw at the correct angle before every cut.
A worn, cracked, broken, stripped, or seized miter lock handle prevents the operator from locking or unlocking the miter angle reliably, which compromises both cut accuracy and operator safety since the saw can shift during a cut if the lock fails to hold under cutting load. Replacing the handle with this OEM service part restores correct lock engagement and reliable angle setting. The 43-62-1053 works in conjunction with the Lock Rod Pivot Nut (Milwaukee 44-60-0063), Handle Pivot Pin (Milwaukee 44-60-0064), Detent Spring (Milwaukee 40-50-1021), and Detent Release Trigger (Milwaukee 45-72-0091), all documented on the same bulletin and sold separately. Because Milwaukee Tool specifies replacement parts by both catalog number and serial number, always verify your tool's serial number against Milwaukee service bulletin 54-40-2750 before ordering, since Milwaukee uses several different miter lock handle part numbers across their miter saw lineup (including 43-62-0145 for older miter saws and 43-62-0146 for the M18 FUEL 12 in. Miter Saw with ONE-KEY) and the 43-62-1053 is specific to the platforms covered by bulletin 54-40-2750. Verify by serial number using Milwaukee's online parts lookup before ordering to confirm correct fitment.
Features
- Genuine Milwaukee OEM replacement, direct factory part for the 43-62-1053 reference
- Documented as Figure 33 on Milwaukee service bulletin 54-40-2750
- Operator-facing miter lock handle for locking and unlocking the saw's miter angle
- Critical control for accurate miter cuts and safe sawing operation
- Engages internal lock rod and miter lock mechanism for reliable angle setting
- Works with the Lock Rod Pivot Nut (44-60-0063), Handle Pivot Pin (44-60-0064), Detent Spring (40-50-1021), and Detent Release Trigger (45-72-0091)
- Manufactured to Milwaukee factory tolerances and material specifications
- Direct-fit replacement, no modification required for installation
- Restores correct lock engagement after wear, cracking, breakage, or stripping
- Critical safety component, replacement is recommended at any sign of failure to hold under cutting load
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Part Number: 43-62-1053
- Official Description: Miter Lock Handle
- Component Type: Miter Saw Operator Lock Handle
- Service Bulletin Reference: 54-40-2750, Figure 33
- Primary Fitment: Milwaukee miter saw platforms documented in bulletin 54-40-2750 (verify by serial number)
- Companion Service Parts: 44-60-0063 Lock Rod Pivot Nut, 44-60-0064 Handle Pivot Pin, 40-50-1021 Detent Spring, 45-72-0091 Detent Release Trigger (all sold separately)
- Item Weight: 0.04 lb
- Quantity: Sold individually, 1 handle per order
- Part Type: OEM Service Replacement Part
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 43-62-1053 Miter Lock Handle
- Note: Milwaukee uses several different miter lock handle part numbers across their miter saw lineup. This part (43-62-1053) is NOT interchangeable with the 43-62-0145 Miter Lock Handle (older miter saws on bulletin 54-40-2730) or the 43-62-0146 Miter Lock Handle (M18 FUEL 12 in. Miter Saw with ONE-KEY on bulletin 54-40-2810)
- Note: Verify your tool's catalog number and serial number against Milwaukee service bulletin 54-40-2750 before ordering
