Installation Manual

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The grounding prong in the plug is connected

through the green wire inside the cord to the

grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the

cord must be the only wire connected to the tool's

grounding system and must never be attached to

an electrically “live” terminal.

Your tool must be plugged into

an appropriate outlet, properly

installed and grounded in accord-

ance with all codes and ordinanc-

es. The plug and outlet should look

like those in Figure A.

Double Insulated Tools:

Tools with Two Prong Plugs

Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require

grounding. They have a special double insula-

tion system which satisﬁ es OSHA requirements

and complies with the applicable standards of

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,

the Canadian Standard Asso-

ciation and the National Elec-

trical Code. Double Insulated

tools may be used in either of

the 120 volt outlets shown in

Figures B and C.

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No. Volts AC Amps No Load RPM

0233-20 120 5.5 0-2800

0234-6 120 5.5 without RAD 0-950

RAD low 0-630

Rad high 0-1425

0235-21 120 5.5 0-950

0244-1 120 5.5 without RAD 0-700

RAD low 0-465

RAD high 0-1050

Double Insulated

Amps

Volts

Alternating Current Only

No Load Revolutions

per Minute (RPM)

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

United States and Canada

Mexican Approvals Marking

SYMBOLOGY

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1. Chuck

2. Side handle

3. Nameplate

4. Trigger

5. Forward/Reverse switch

Right Angle Drive Unit Cat. No. 48-06-2871

Grounded tools require a three wire extension

cord. Double insulated tools can use either a two

or three wire extension cord. As the distance from

the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier

gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with

inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in

voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool

damage. Refer to the table shown to determine the

required minimum wire size.

The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the

greater the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14

gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16

gauge cord. When using more than one extension

cord to make up the total length, be sure each cord

contains at least the minimum wire size required.

If you are using one extension cord for more than

one tool, add the nameplate amperes and use the

sum to determine the required minimum wire size.

Guidelines for Using Extension Cords

• If you are using an extension cord outdoors, be

sure it is marked with the sufﬁ x “W-A” (“W” in Cana-

da) to indicate that it is acceptable for outdoor use.

• Be sure your extension cord is properly wired

and in good electrical condition. Always replace a

damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a

qualiﬁ ed person before using it.

• Protect your extension cords from sharp objects,

excessive heat and damp or wet areas.

* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to ﬁ ve volts at

150% of the rated amperes.

EXTENSION CORDS

Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge

For Extension Cords*

Extension Cord Length

Nameplate Amperes

25' 50' 75' 100' 150'

0 - 2.0

2.1 - 3.4

3.5 - 5.0

5.1 - 7.0

7.1 - 12.0

12.1 - 16.0

16.1 - 20.0

Fig. B

Fig. C

Fig. A

GROUNDING

WARNING Improperly connecting the

grounding wire can result in the risk of elec-

tric shock. Check with a qualiﬁ ed electrician

if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is

properly grounded. Do not modify the plug

provided with the tool. Never remove the

grounding prong from the plug. Do not use

the tool if the cord or plug is damaged. If

damaged, have it repaired by a MILWAUKEE

service facility before use. If the plug will not

ﬁ t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by

a qualiﬁ ed electrician.

Grounded Tools: Tools with Three Prong Plugs

Tools marked “Grounding Required” have a three

wire cord and three prong grounding plug. The

plug must be connected to a properly grounded

outlet (See Figure A). If the tool should electrically

malfunction or break down, grounding provides a

low resistance path to carry electricity away from

the user, reducing the risk of electric shock.

READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury,

always unplug tool before changing or re-

moving accessories. Only use accessories

speciﬁ cally recommended for this tool. Others

may be hazardous.

Removing and Replacing Quik-Lok

Cords

MILWAUKEE's exclusive Quik-Lok

Cords provide

instant ﬁ eld replacement or substitution.

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 connec-

tor keyways and push the connector in as far as it

will go. Turn the cord nut 1/4 turn to the right to lock.

Installing Side Handle

MILWAUKEE Magnum Drills are supplied with a

side handle that can be installed on either side of

the tool for right or left handed use. To install the

side handle, thread it into the socket on the desired

side of the tool and tighten it securely. Always use

the side handle for best control.

Installing Bits into Keyed Chucks

(Cat. No. 0234-6, 0244-1)

Always unplug the tool before installing or remov-

ing bits.

1. Open the chuck jaws wide enough to insert the bit.

Be sure the bit shank and chuck jaws are clean.

Dirt particles may prevent the bit from lining up

properly.

2. When using drill bits, insert the bit into the chuck.

Center the bit in the chuck jaws and lift it about

1/16" off of the bottom. Tighten the chuck jaws by

hand to align the bit.

When using screwdriver bits, insert the bit far

enough for the chuck jaws to grip the bit shank.

Tighten the chuck jaws by hand to align the bit.

3. Place the chuck key in each of the three holes in

the chuck, turning it clockwise as shown. Tighten

securely.

WARNING To prevent personal injury,

always remove the chuck key from the chuck

after each use.

1 2

Fig. 1

Tighten

Loosen

Fig. 2

4. To remove the bit, insert the chuck key into one of

the holes in the chuck and turn it counterclockwise.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

• Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the

tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,

when performing an operation where the cutting

accessory may contact hidden wiring or its

own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a “live”

wire may make exposed metal parts of the power

tool “live” and could give the operator an electric

shock.

• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry

important information. If unreadable or missing,

contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free

replacement.

• WARNING Some dust created by power sanding,

sawing, grinding, drilling, 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 spe-

cially designed to ﬁ lter out microscopic particles.