Operator's Manual

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WARNINGApplying greater pressure does
not increase the tool’s effectiveness. If the applied
working pressure is too high, the shock absorber
will be pushed together making the vibrations to
the handle noticeably stronger.
Operator Force
The Anti-Vibration System provides the operator with
comfortwithoutsacricingpowerorperformance.
Idealoperatorforcecompressesthebellowsslightlyand
allows the tool to work aggressively while the handle
remainssteady.
Excessiveforcecompressesthebellowssignicantlyand
reducesvibrationdampening.Userswillbeable to feel
thedifferenceandshouldadjusttheforcetothehandle
accordingly.
Too Little Correct Too much
force force force
APPLICATIONS
Selecting bits
Whenselectingabit,usetherighttypeforyourjob.For
bestperformance,alwaysusesharpbits.
Drilling
1. Before drilling, be sure the workpiece is clamped
securely. Use backing materialto prevent damage
totheworkpieceduringbreakthrough.
2. Whenstartingahole,placethe drill bitonthework
surface and apply rm pressure. Begin drilling at a
slow speed, gradually increasing the speed as you
drill.
3. Alwaysapplypressureinlinewiththebit.Useenough
pressuretokeepthedrillbiting,butdonotpushhard
enoughtostallthemotor.
4. Reduce pressure and ease the bit through the last
partofthehole.Whilethetoolisstillrunning,pullthe
bitoutoftheholetopreventjamming.
Drilling in wood, composition materials and
plastic
(Use chuck adapter kit Cat. No. M18 CHX)
Whendrillinginwood,compositionmaterialsandplastic,
startthe drill slowly,gradually increasing speed as you
drill.When drilling into wood,usewood augers or twist
drill bits. Always use sharp bits. When using twist drill
bits,pullthebitoutoftheholefrequentlytoclearchips
fromthebitutes.Toreduce the chance of splintering,
backworkwithapieceofscrapwood.Selectlowspeeds
forplasticswithalowmeltingpoint.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING Always remove battery pack
before changing or removing accessories. Only
use accessories specifically recommended for
this tool. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories refer to your
MILWAUKEE
®
 electric tool catalogue or go online to
www.milwaukeetools.com.au or www.milwaukeetools.
co.nz. To obtain a catalogue, contact your local
authorisedMILWAUKEE
®
dealerorservicecentre.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug the charger and remove the battery
pack from the charger or tool before performing
any maintenance. Never disassemble the tool,
battery pack or charger.
Contact the store where the product was originally
purchased or one of our MILWAUKEE® authorised
service centre dealer or service centre.
Maintaining tool
Keepyourtool,batterypackandchargeringoodrepair
by adopting a regular maintenance program. After six
monthstoone year, dependingonuse,return the tool,
batterypackandchargertothestorewheretheproduct
was originally purchased or one of our authorised
MILWAUKEE®servicecentres.
• Lubrication
• Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears, spindles,
bearings,housing,etc.)
• Electricalinspection(batterypack,charger,motor)
• Testing to assure proper mechanical and electrical
operation
Ifthetooldoesnotstartoroperateatfullpowerwitha
fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on the
batterypack.Ifthetoolstilldoesnotworkproperly,return
thetool,chargerandbatterypack,tothestorewherethe
productwasoriginallypurchasedoroneofourauthorised
MILWAUKEE® servicecentresforrepair.
WARNING To reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage, never immerse your tool,
battery pack or charger in liquid or allow a liquid to
flow inside them.
Cleaning
Cleandustanddebrisfromchargerandtoolvents.Keep
toolhandlesclean,dryandfreeofoilorgrease.Useonly
mildsoapandadampclothtocleanthetool,batterypack
andchargersincecertain cleaning agentsandsolvents
areharmfultoplasticsandotherinsulatedparts.Someof
theseincludegasoline,turpentine,lacquerthinner,paint
thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and
household detergents containing ammonia. Never use
ammableorcombustiblesolventsaroundtools.
Repairs
Forrepairs,returnthetool,batterypackandchargerto
thenearestservicecenter.