Use and Care Manual

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OPERATION

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, always

wear safety goggles or glasses

with side shields.

To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands away

from the bit and moving parts.

Selecting Action

MILWAUKEE Rotary Hammers have three settings:

rotation only, rotary hammer, and hammer only.

Always allow the motor to come to a complete stop

before changing the mode selection to avoid dam-

age to the tool.

1. For rotation only, rotate the mode

selector so the arrow on the lever

points to the twist drillsymbol.

2. For rotary hammering, rotate the

mode selector so the arrow points to

the hammer and twist drill symbol.

3. For hammering only, rotate the

mode selector so the arrow points

to the hammer symbol.

4. To freely rotate the bit to the desired

angle for hammering only, rotate

the mode selector to the symbol.

Then, follow step 3.

NOTE: To engage the hammering

mechanism, maintain pressure on the bit. When

the pressure on the bit is released, the hammering

will stop.

Using the Control Switch

The control switch may be set to three positions:

forward, reverse and lock. Always allow the motor

to come to a complete stop before using the control

switch to avoid damage to the tool.

For forward (clockwise) rotation, push in the control

switch from the right side of the tool. Check the direc-

tion of rotation before use.

For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation, push in the

control switch from the left side of the tool. Check

direction of rotation before use.

To lock the trigger, push the control switch to the

center position. The trigger will not work while the

control switch is in the center locked position. Always

lock the trigger or remove the battery pack before

performing maintenance, changing accessories,

storing the tool and any time the tool is not in use.

Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed

1. To start the tool, grasp the handle ﬁ rmly and pull

the trigger.

2. To vary the speed, increase or decrease the pres-

sure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled,

the greater the speed.

3. To stop the tool, release the trigger. Make sure

the tool comes to a complete stop before laying

the tool down.

Operating

Position the tool, grasp the handles ﬁ rmly and pull

the trigger. Always hold the tool securely using both

handles to maintain control. This tool has been de-

signed to achieve top performance with only moder-

ate pressure. Let the tool do the work.

If the speed begins to drop off when drilling large or

deep holes, pull the bit partially out of the hole while

the tool is running to help clear dust. Do not use water

to settle the dust since it will clog the bit ﬂ utes and

tend to make the bit bind in the hole. If the bit should

bind, a built-in, non-adjustable slip clutch prevents

the bit from turning. If this occurs, stop the tool, free

the bit and begin again.

Cold Starting

If this tool is stored for a long period of time or

at cold temperatures, it may not hammer ini-

tially because the lubrication has become stiff.

To warm up the tool:

1. Insert and lock a bit or chisel into the tool.

2. Pull the trigger and apply force to the bit or chisel

against a concrete or wood surface for a few

seconds. Release the trigger

3. Repeat until the tool starts hammering. The colder

the tool is, the longer it will take to warm up.

Using Rotary Percussion Core Bits

Core Bits are useful for drilling large or long holes

in concrete. MILWAUKEE Heavy-Duty Core Bits

have heat-treated steel bodies with durable carbide

tips. These core bits are specially designed for fast,

accurate drilling with combined hammering and

rotary action.

1. Clean and lubricate the

threads on the adapter

and core bit to make

later removal easier.

Thread the adapter

shank to the rear of the

core bit.

2. Push the guide plate

onto the pointed end of

the center pin. Insert the

center pin and guide

plate assembly into the

core bit. Be sure the

small end of the center

pin is securely placed

into the hole in the cen-

ter of the core bit.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING

Recharge only with the charger

speciﬁ ed for the battery. For spe-

ciﬁ c charging instructions, read the operator’s

manual supplied with your charger and battery.

Removing/Inserting the Battery

To remove the battery, push in the release buttons

and pull the battery pack away from the tool.

WARNING

Always remove battery pack before

changing or removing accessories.

To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body

of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.

Adjusting the Side Handle Position

1. Loosen the side handle by unscrewing the side

handle grip until the side handle rotates freely.

2. Rotate the side handle to the desired position.

3. Tighten the side handle grip securely.

Setting the Depth Gauge

1. Press in the clamping lever.

2. Slide the depth gauge rod backward or forward

until it is set for the desired depth.

NOTE: The drilling depth is the distance between

the tip of the bit and the tip of the depth gauge rod.

3. Release the clamping lever.

Drilling Depth

Installing Drill Bits and Chisels

NOTE: Only use accessories with SDS or SDS Plus

shanks.

Be sure that the shank of the bit is clean. Dirt particles

may cause the bit to line up improperly. Do not use

bits larger than the maximum recommended capacity

of the drill because gear damage or motor overload-

ing may result. For best performance, be sure that

the bit is properly sharpened and the shank is lightly

greased before use.

1. Remove battery pack

2. Insert the bit or chisel into the nose of the tool.

3. Rotate bit slowly until it aligns with the locking

mechanism.

4. Push bit into tool until it locks.

5. Check that the bit is locked properly; it should be

possible to pull the bit back and forth slightly (about

1/4").

6. To remove bits and chisels, pull bit holder release

collar toward the rear of tool and remove bit.

NOTE: Use caution when handling hot bits and

chisels.

For LHS systems, screw the threaded end of the

centering bit into the core bit.

NOTE: If using an extension, first thread the

adapter shank to the extension. Then thread the

core bit to the extension.

3. Insert the adapter into the nose of the tool as

described in “Installing Bits and Chisels”. Set the

knob to the "hammering with rotation" setting.

4. Press the centering bit ﬁ rmly against your center

mark, hold the tool ﬁ rmly and pull the trigger.

NOTE: If the 48-20-5099 threaded stud is used,

or a center pin and guide plate are not available,

use a template or notched board to start the hole.

5. Start the tool. After drilling to about the depth

of the core bit teeth, remove the center pin and

guide plate from the core bit (not necesary for LHS

system). Resume drilling.

6. To change the core bit, hold the tool upwards,

pointing it away from your body, and run it brieﬂ y

in forward to loosen the core bit from the adapter.

NOTE: To make deeper holes, remove the core bit,

break and remove the core, then resume drilling.

When drilling long or deep holes, after each inch

of penetration pull the bit partially out of the hole

while the tool is running, to help clear dust from

the bit ﬂ utes. Dust can clog the bit ﬂ utes and can

make the bit bind in the hole. If this occurs, stop

the tool, free the bit and begin again.

Setting Self-Drilling Anchors

MILWAUKEE Tooth Anchor Chucks require a “B”

taper adapter.

1. Place the proper size tooth anchor chuck into the

“B” taper adapter. Then insert the “B” taper adapter

into the tool and lock it into place as described.

See “Installing Bits and Chisels”.

2. Insert the anchor into

1/8"

the tooth anchor chuck.

Set the knob for ham-

mering only. Set the

anchor on your mark

and hammer until the

teeth have penetrated

the concrete.

3. Set the knob for ham-

mering with rotation

and drill until the chuck

is 1/8" above the con-

crete.

NOTE: It may be nec-

essary to clean dust

and cuttings from the

anchor several times

while drilling the hole.

4. Remove the anchor

from the hole while the

tool is running. Clean

the dust and cuttings

from the anchor by

pointing it downward

and turning the tool on

and off several times. Clean the dust out of the

hole with a vacuum cleaner or blowout bulb.

5. Place the expansion plug into the anchor and insert

the anchor into the hole. Switch the knob back to

hammering only, and hammer the anchor ﬁ rmly

into the hole.