Functional Description; Operation - Milwaukee M18 FDD Operator's Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

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ASSEMBLY
WARNING
charger speci ed for the battery. For speci c
charging instructions, read the operator's
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
WARNING
injury, always use a side handle when using
this tool. Always brace or hold securely.
Ensure side handle is tightened securely
before each use.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
pack before changing or removing acces-
sories. Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous.
Installing the Side Handle
1. To install the side handle,
loosen the side handle grip until
the hooks are far enough apart to
fit into the slots on the gear case
ring. Position the side handle on
the top, pointing to the left or right.
Tighten the side handle grip until it
is secure.
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1. Trigger
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2. LED
3. Keyless chuck
4. Torque selector
collar
5. Application
selector collar
6. Speed
selector
7. Handle
8. Control switch
9. Side handle
Recharge only with the
To reduce the risk of
Always remove battery
Slots
2. To remove the side handle, loosen the side handle
grip until the side handle can be removed.
Reposition and tighten securely.
Installing Bits
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Always remove the battery before inserting or
removing bits. Select the proper style and size bit
for the job.
This tool is equipped with a spindle lock. The chuck
can be tightened with one hand, creating higher grip
strengths on the bit.
1. To open the chuck jaws, turn the sleeve in the
counterclockwise direction.
When using drill bits, allow the bit to strike the
bottom of the chuck. Center the bit in the chuck
jaws and lift it about 1.6 mm off of the bottom.
When using screwdriver bits, insert the bit far
enough for the chuck jaws to grip the hex of the bit.
2. To close the chuck jaws, turn the sleeve in the
clockwise direction. The bit is secure when the
chuck makes a ratcheting sound and the sleeve
can not be rotated any further.
3. To remove the bit, turn the sleeve in the coun-
terclockwise direction.
NOTE: A ratcheting sound may be heard when the
chuck is opened or closed. This noise is part of the
locking feature, and does not indicate a problem
with the chuck's operation.
WARNING
wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields.
Selecting Drill or Drive Action
(Cat. No. M18 FDD)
1. To use the drilling mode,
rotate the application selector
collar until the drill symbol
appears in line with the arrow.
NOTE: The number selected
on the torque selector collar
has no effect on operation of
the drill in drilling mode.
2. To use the driving screws
mode rotate the application
selector collar until the drive
symbol
with the arrow. Then rotate the
torque selector collar until the
desired clutch setting appears
in line with the arrow.
The adjustable clutch, when properly adjusted,
will slip at a preset torque to prevent driving the
screw too deep into different materials and to
Hooks
prevent damage to the screw or tool.
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OPERATION

To reduce the risk of injury,
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