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Beware of thrown objects; keep all bystanders, children, and pets at
least 15 m away from work area.
Do not operate in poor lighting. The operator requires a clear view of
the work area to identify potential hazards.
Inspect the product before each use. Check for loose fasteners, etc.
Make sure all guards and handles are properly and securely attached.
Replace any damaged parts before use. Check for battery pack leaks.
Do not modify the product in any way.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use the product.
Wear full eye and hearing protection while operating the product. If
working in an area where there is a risk of falling objects, wear appro-
priate head protection.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement
in moving parts.
Do not use the product when you are tired, ill, or under the infl uence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Before starting the product, make sure the cutting blades will not
come in contact with anything.
Keep fi rm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can
result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.
Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly, wear non-slip,
heavy duty protective gloves. Never touch the blade nor service the
product unless the battery pack is removed.
WARNING! If the product is dropped, suff ers heavy impact,
or begins to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the product
and inspect for damage or identify the cause of the vibration. Any
damage should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the machine.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or by
burning them. Milwaukee Distributors off er to retrieve old batteries to
protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short circuit
risk).
Use only System M18 chargers for charging System M18 battery
packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme load
or extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery acid wash
it off immediately with soap and water. In case of eye contact rinse
thoroughly for at least 10 minutes and immediately seek medical
attention.
Warning! To reduce the risk of fi re, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack
or charger in fl uid or allow a fl uid to fl ow inside them. Corrosive or
conductive fl uids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and
bleach or bleach containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
The product is only intended for use outdoors by a standing operator.
Grass Trimmer:
The product is designed for cutting grass, light weeds, and other
similar vegetation at or about ground level.
The cutting plane should be approximately parallel to the ground
surface when trimming.
Brush Cutter:
The product is designed for removing smaller shrubs and bushes,
cutting saplings, trimming, thinning, clearing weeds, cutting long grass
and clearing nettles in domestic and hobby gardens.
The product should not be used to cut or trim hedges, bushes, or
other vegetation where the cutting plane is not at or about ground
surface level.
Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal use.
RESIDUAL RISK
Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still impossible
to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following
hazards may arise in use and the operator should pay special
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attention to avoid the following:
• Injury caused by vibration.
Hold the product by designated handles and restrict working time
and exposure.
• Exposure to noise can cause hearing injury.
Wear ear protection and limit exposure.
• Injury due to fl ying debris
Wear eye protection, heavy long trousers, gloves and substancial
footwear at all times.
• Inhalation of toxic dusts.
NOTES FOR LI-ION BATTERIES
Use of Li-Ion batteries
Battery packs which have not been used for some time should be
recharged before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the performance of
the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine (risk
of overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
For an optimum life-time, the battery packs have to be fully charged,
after used.
To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery pack
from the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C and
away from moisture
Store the battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged condition
Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.
Battery protection for Li-Ion Akkus
In extremely high torque, binding, stalling and short circuit situations
that cause high current draw, the tool will vibrate for about 5 seconds,
the fuel gauge will fl ash,and then the tool will turn OFF. To reset,
release the trigger.
Under extreme circumstances, the internal temperature of the battery
pack could raise too much. If this happens, the fuel gauge will fl ash
until the battery pack cooled down. After the lights go off , the work
may continue.
Transport of Lithium Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation
requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance with
local, national and international provisions and regulations.
• The user can transport the batteries by road without further requi-
rements.
• Commercial transport of Lithium-Ion batteries by third parties is
subject to Dangerous Goods regulations. Transport preparation and
transport are exclusively to be carried out by appropriately trained
persons and the process has to be accompanied by corresponding
experts.
When transporting batteries:
• Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected and insulated to
prevent short circuit.
• Ensure that battery pack is secured against movement within
packaging.
• Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leak.
Check with forwarding company for further advice.
OPERATION
Grass Trimmer
To feed out the line, bump the trimmer head spool against the ground
gently while running a normal speed. NOTE: When used near
abrasive surfaces or in dense growth, the cutting line will wear faster
and require "bumping" more often.
Brush Cutter
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Allow the tool to angle down, keeping at least 30 cm between the
brush cutter head and any body part. Hold the tool just above the
ground and swing the head side to side.
NOTE: The brush cutter will cut best when moved across the ground
in the opposite direction of the arrow on the guard.
WARNING! Do not use tool as an edger. Do not tilt tool to create
a right angle to the ground. Keep brush cutter head parallel to the
ground. Guard cannot protect against fl ying debris in this orientation.
Materials to cut:
Thick grass, brush, weeds, small diameter trees and saplings.
CUTTING TIPS
Grass Trimmer
Allow the ends of the line to do the cutting.
Contact between the line and solid objects will cause extra line wear
and breakage.
Do not drag the spool cover along the ground or bump it too hard.
Only bump spool on the ground. Do not bump against rocks,
driveways, etc.
Make multiple passes in long growth.
Avoid ornamental trees, shrubs, and plantings. Avoid contact with
siding, fence posts, etc. They can all be damaged by the trimmer.
Brush Cutter
Make multiple passes in long growth to avoid blockages.
Avoid ornamental trees, shrubs, and plantings. Avoid contact with
siding, fence posts, etc. They can all be damaged by the tool.
REPLACING CUTTING LINE
Use only MILWAUKEE trimmer line (see technical data). Replace the
cutting line with either 6 m of 2,4 mm line or 7,6 m of 2 mm line. Note,
when used near abrasive surfaces or in dense growth, the cutting line
will wear faster.
For replacing cutting line see picture section.
Under normal operation, the remaining string should be thrown from
the spinning head during use. If any string remains in the head, or
to remove a length of string to replace with a diff erent type, turn the
trimmer head over and press the release tabs and pull the cover away
from the head.
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Discard any short line remnants. Snap the cover back onto the
trimmer head.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Always turn off the tool when transporting from one location to
another. Do not carry tool with fi nger on the trigger. Accidental starting
can cause serious personal injury.
Remove the battery and allow it to cool before storing or transporting.
Carry the tool by the front handle to avoid accidental starting. Proper
handling of the tool will prevent injury.
For transportation in vehicles, secure the product against movement
or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to the product.
Clean all foreign materials from the product. Store the product in a
cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals and
de-icing salts. Do not store outdoors.
Do not immerse in water or spray with a hose. Do not clean with a
pressure washer. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock. Store tool indoors.
Do not store the power tool on or near to fertilizers or chemicals.
MAINTENANCE
Clean and maintain the brush cutter before storage.
The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all times.
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be
performed only by a qualifi ed service technician. For service, we
suggest you return the product to your nearest authorised service
center for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts.
Switch off and remove battery pack before conducting any
maintenance or cleaning work.
You may make adjustments and repairs described here. For other
repairs, contact the authorised service agent.
For replacement line, use only nylon fi lament line of the diameter
described in the specifi cation table of this manual.
After extending new cutter line, always return the product to its normal
operating position before starting.
After each use, clean the product with a soft dry cloth. Any part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre.
Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to ensure the product is in safe working condition.
Use only Milwaukee accessories and Milwaukee spare parts. Should
components need to be replaced which have not been described,
please contact one of our Milwaukee service agents (see our list of
guarantee/service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. Please state
the machine type printed as well as the six-digit No. on the label and
order the drawing at your local service agents or directly at: Techtronic
Industries GmbH, Max-Eyth-Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany.
SYMBOLS
Please read the instructions carefully before starting the
machine.
CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER!
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on
the machine.
Wear gloves!
Wear ear protectors!
Always wear goggles when using the machine.
Wear a protective helmet!
Wear goggles.
Wear ear protectors!
Wear safety shoes!
Wear long trousers.
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