User Guide
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RBRC Battery Recycling Seals
The RBRC™ Battery Recycling Seals (see "Sym-
bology") on your tool battery packs indicate that
MILWAUKEE has arranged for the recycling of
that battery pack with the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation (RBRC). At the end of your
battery pack's useful life, return the battery pack to
a MILWAUKEE Branch Ofce/Service Center or the
participating retailer nearest you. For more informa-
tion, visit the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org.
CHARGER OPERATION
WARNING
Charge only MILWAUKEE M18™
Lithium-Ion batteries in this
MILWAUKEE Lithium-Ion charger. Other types of
batteries may cause personal injury and damage.
When to Charge the Battery Pack
Remove the battery pack from the tool for charging
when convenient for you and your job. MILWAUKEE
batteries do not develop a "memory" when charged
after only a partial discharge. It is not necessary to
run down the battery pack before placing it on the
charger.
• Use the Fuel Gauge to determine when to charge
your MILWAUKEE Lithium-Ion battery pack.
• You can "Top-Off" your battery pack's charge before
starting a big job or long day of use.
• The only time it is necessary to charge the
MILWAUKEE Lithium-Ion battery pack is when the
battery pack has reached the end of its charge. To
signal the end of charge, power to the tool will drop
quickly, allowing you just enough power to nish
making a cut, drilling a hole, or driving a fastener.
Charge the battery pack as needed.
How to Charge the Battery Pack
Plug the light into a 120V outlet. The battery packs will
not charge if the Stand Light Charger is not plugged
in. Align the battery pack with the bay and slide the
battery pack into the charger as far as possible.
• When a battery pack is inserted into the charger,
the LEDs will indicate the following:
Continuous red: Charging
Continuous green light: Charging is complete
Flashing red: Battery is too hot/cold
Charging will begin when battery reaches
correct charging temperature
Flashing red/green: Damaged or faulty battery
pack
• A fully discharged battery pack with an internal
temperature in the normal range will charge in about
30 to 170 minutes, depending on the battery pack.
• Heavily cycled batteries may take longer to charge
completely.
• The Fuel Gauge lights on the battery pack are
displayed as the pack is being charged, indicating
how fully charged the pack is. The fuel gauge will
turn off when charging is complete.
• After charging is complete, the continuous green
light will come on.
• The charger will keep the battery pack fully charged
if it is left on the charger.
• The second pack inserted in the charger will be-
gin charging when the rst pack inserted is fully
charged.
• If the light indicator ashes red and green, check
that the battery pack is fully seated into the bay.
Remove the pack and reinsert. If the problem per-
sists, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility.
• If the light indicator does not come on, check that the
battery pack is fully seated into the bay. Remove the
battery pack and reinsert. If the light indicator still
does not come on, contact a MILWAUKEE service
facility.
Charging a Hot or Cold Battery Pack
The Red Flashing Indicator light on the charger in-
dicates that the battery pack temperature is outside
the charging range. Once the battery pack is within
the acceptable range, normal charging will take place
and the red light will be continuous. Hot or cold bat-
teries may take longer to charge.
Battery Pack
Temperature
Red Charger
Indicator Light
Charging Status
Too Hot
Normal Range
Too Cold
Fast Flashing
Continuous
Fast Flashing
Not charging
Normal charging
Not charging
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the tool and charger and
remove the battery pack from the charger or tool
before performing any maintenance. Never disas-
semble the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact
a MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.
Maintain Light
Keep your light, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
If the light does not work properly, return the light to
a MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
WARNING
This device contains a
lithium button/coin cell
battery. A new or used battery can
cause severe internal burns and lead
to death in as little as 2 hours if swal-
lowed or enters the body. Always secure the
battery cover. If it does not close securely, stop
using the device, remove the batteries, and keep
it away from children. If you think batteries may
have been swallowed or entered the body, seek
immediate medical attention.
Internal Battery
An internal battery is used to facilitate full ONE-KEY™
functionality.
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the battery pack(s) and all extension
cord connections.
2. Open the battery bay. Twist the cap located in the
battery bay a quarter turn.
3. Remove the old battery. WARNING! Always
keep batteries away from children and dispose of
properly; new and used batteries can cause injury.
4. Insert the new battery (Cat. No. 50-11-0025).
Always use MILWAUKEE replacement batteries;
others may not be rated for high temperatures.
5. Replace the cap and close the battery bay.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal in-
jury and damage, never immerse
your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or
allow a liquid to ow inside them.
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles
clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain clean-
ing agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and
other insulated parts. Do not use sprays or solvents.
Some of these include gasoline, turpentine, lacquer
thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents,
ammonia and household detergents containing am-
monia. Never use ammable or combustible solvents
around tools.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING
Use only recommended accesso-
ries. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.
SERVICE - UNITED STATES
1-800-SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878)
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM CST
or visit www.milwaukeetool.com
Contact Corporate After Sales Service Technical
Support with technical, service/repair, or warranty
questions.
Email: metproductsupport@milwaukeetool.com
Become a Heavy Duty Club Member at
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notications regarding your tool purchases.
SERVICE - CANADA
Milwaukee Tool (Canada) Ltd
1.800.268.4015
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST
or visit www.milwaukeetool.ca
LIMITED WARRANTY USA & CANADA
Every MILWAUKEE power tool* (see exceptions below) is warranted
to the original purchaser only to be free from defects in material and
workmanship. Subject to certain exceptions, MILWAUKEE will repair
or replace any part on an electric power tool which, after examination,
is determined by MILWAUKEE to be defective in material or workman-
ship for a period of ve (5) years** after the date of purchase unless
otherwise noted. Return of the power tool to a MILWAUKEE factory
Service Center location or MILWAUKEE Authorized Service Station,
freight prepaid and insured, is required. A copy of the proof of purchase
should be included with the return product. This warranty does not
apply to damage that MILWAUKEE determines to be from repairs
made or attempted by anyone other than MILWAUKEE authorized
personnel, misuse, alterations, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of
maintenance, or accidents.
Normal Wear: Many power tools need periodic parts replacement and
service to achieve best performance. This warranty does not cover
repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part including,
but not limited to, chucks, brushes, cords, saw shoes, blade clamps,
o-rings, seals, bumpers, driver blades, pistons, strikers, lifters, and
bumper cover washers.
*This warranty does not cover Air Nailers & Staplers; Airless Paint
Sprayer; Cordless Battery Packs; Gasoline Driven Portable Power
Generators; Hand Tools; Hoist – Electric, Lever & Hand Chain; M12™
Heated Gear; Reconditioned Product; and Test & Measurement
Products. There are separate and distinct warranties available for
these products.
**The warranty period for Job Site Radios, M12™ Power Port, M18™
Power Source, Jobsite Fan and Trade Titan™ Industrial Work Carts is
one (1) year from the date of purchase. The warranty period for the
Drain Cleaning Cables is two (2) years from the date of purchase. The
warranty period for the M18™ Compact Heat Gun and the 8 Gallon
Dust Extractor is three (3) years from the date of purchase. The war-
ranty period for the LED in the LED Work Light and the LED Upgrade
Bulb for the Work Light is the lifetime of the product subject to the
limitations above. If during normal use the LED or LED Bulb fails, the
part will be replaced free of charge.
Warranty Registration is not necessary to obtain the applicable war-
ranty on a MILWAUKEE power tool product. The manufacturing date
of the product will be used to determine the warranty period if no proof
of purchase is provided at the time warranty service is requested.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE EXCLUSIVE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
REMEDIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS A CONDITION OF THE CON-
TRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF EVERY MILWAUKEE PRODUCT.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS CONDITION, YOU SHOULD NOT
PURCHASE THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL MILWAUKEE
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL
OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY COSTS, ATTORNEY FEES,
EXPENSES, LOSSES OR DELAYS ALLEGED TO BE AS A CONSE-
QUENCE OF ANY DAMAGE TO, FAILURE OF, OR DEFECT IN ANY
PRODUCT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIMS FOR
LOSS OF PROFITS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EX-
CLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MILWAUKEE DISCLAIMS
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE; TO THE EXTENT SUCH
DISCLAIMER IS NOT PERMITTED BY LAW, SUCH IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE
EXPRESS WARRANTY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-
RANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU, THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
This warranty applies to product sold in the U.S.A. and Canada only.
Please consult the ‘Service Center Search’ in the Parts & Service sec-
tion of MILWAUKEE’s website www.milwaukeetool.com or call 1.800.
SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878) to locate your nearest service facility for
warranty and non-warranty service on a Milwaukee electric power tool.
LIMITED WARRANTY USA & CANADA
Every MILWAUKEE Battery Pack (sold with cordless product and/or
as a replacement battery pack) is warranted to the original purchaser
only to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject
to certain exceptions, MILWAUKEE will repair or replace a battery
pack which, after examination, is determined by MILWAUKEE to be
defective in material or workmanship for the stated warranty period
from date of purchase. Return of the battery pack to a MILWAUKEE
factory Service Center location or MILWAUKEE Authorized Service
Station, freight prepaid and insured, is required. For the proper shipping
procedure of battery packs, contact 1.800.SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878),
or go to www.milwaukeetool.com. A copy of the proof of purchase
should be included with the return product. This warranty does not
apply to damage that MILWAUKEE determines to be from repairs
made or attempted by anyone other than MILWAUKEE authorized
personnel, misuse, alterations, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of
maintenance, or accidents.
Battery Pack
Cat. No. Chemistry
Warranty Period
(from date of purchase)
48-11-1828
(Serial number prefix "B41E"
and later)
48-11-1840
48-11-1850
48-11-1860
48-11-1890
48-11-2402
48-11-2440
48-11-2460
48-11-2830
(Serial number prefix "C71")
LITHIUM-ION Three (3) Years
48-11-0490
48-11-1815
48-11-1820
48-11-2001
48-11-2401
48-11-2420
48-11-2430
LITHIUM-ION Two (2) Years
48-11-1828
(Serial number prefix "B41D"
and earlier)
48-11-1830
(Serial number prefix “A95”)
48-11-2830
(Serial number prefix "A71")
LITHIUM-ION
Two (2) Years –
plus, Three (3) Years
Pro-Rata (prorated)*
48-11-0100
48-11-1024
48-11-1830
(Serial number prefix “E95”)
48-11-1970
48-11-2230
Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd),
Nickel-Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH),
LITHIUM-ION
One (1) Year
*The warranty period for MILWAUKEE M18™ 48-11-1828 (with the
serial number prefix "B41D" and earlier), V18™48-11-1830 (with the
serial number prefix “A95”), and V28™ 48-11-2830 (with the serial
number prefix "A71") is five (5) years / 2000 charges from the date of
purchase, whichever first occurs. The first 1000 charges or 2 years
of the warranty, whichever first occurs, are covered through free