OPERATION
To reduce the risk of injury, always
WARNING
wear proper eye protection marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Always remove battery pack before changing
or removing accessories. Only use accessories
specifically recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Fuel Gauge
To determine the amount of charge left in the battery,
turn the tool ON. The Fuel Gauge will light up for 2-3
seconds. When less than 10% of charge is left, 1 light
on the fuel gauge will flash 4 times.
To signal the end of charge, 1 light on the fuel gauge
will flash 8 times and the tool will not run. Charge
the battery pack.
If the battery becomes too hot, the fuel gauge lights
will flash in an alternating pattern and the tool will not
run. Allow the battery to cool down.
Using the Forward/Reverse Toggle
For forward (clockwise) rotation,
rotate the forward/reverse toggle
counterclockwise. Check the direc-
tion of rotation before use.
For reverse (counterclockwise)
rotation, rotate the forward/reverse
toggle clockwise. Check the direc-
tion of rotation before use.
Lock Switch
To lock the paddle switch, slide the lock switch to
the locked
position. To unlock the paddle switch,
slide the lock switch to the unlocked position. The
paddle switch will not work when the lock switch is
in the locked position.
Always lock the paddle switch or remove the battery
pack before performing maintenance, changing acces-
sories, storing the tool and any time the tool is not in use.
Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
These tools may be operated at any speed from 0
to full speed.
1. To start the tool, pull the paddle switch. NOTE: An
LED is turned on when the switch is pulled.
The tool will shut off automatically when maximum
torque is reached.
2. To vary the driving speed, increase or decrease
pressure on the switch. The further the switch is
pulled, the greater the speed.
3. To stop the tool, release the switch.
MAINTENANCE
To reduce the risk of injury, always
WARNING
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 a
MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool
operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger
to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. After six
months to one year, depending on use, return the
tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE
service facility for inspection.
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 prop-
erly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a
MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
WARNING
your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or
allow a liquid to flow inside them.
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. Some of these include gasoline,
turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated
cleaning solvents, ammonia and household deter-
gents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or
combustible solvents around tools.
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
Forward
to the nearest authorized service center.
WARNING
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
Reverse
www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.
1-800-SAWDUST
Contact Corporate After Sales Service Technical
Support with technical, service/repair, or warranty
questions.
B e c o m e a H e a v y D u t y C l u b M e m b e r a t
www.milwaukeetool.com to receive important
notifications regarding your tool purchases.
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 workmanship for a period of five (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 nor-
mal 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; Recondi-
tioned 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
and AIRSNAKE™ Drain Cleaning Air Gun Accessories is two (2) years from
the date of purchase. The warranty period for the M18™ Compact Heat Gun,
8 Gallon Dust Extractor, M18™ Framing Nailers, M18 FUEL™ 1/2" Ext. Anvil
4
To reduce the risk of personal in-
jury and damage, never immerse
Cleaning
Repairs
ACCESSORIES
Use only recommended accesso-
ries. Others may be hazardous.
SERVICE - UNITED STATES
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SERVICE - CANADA
Milwaukee Tool (Canada) Ltd
1.800.268.4015
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or visit www.milwaukeetool.ca
LIMITED WARRANTY
USA & CANADA
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