Operation; Installing Bits - Milwaukee M18 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY
Recharge only with the charger
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specified for the battery. For spe-
cific 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.
Always remove battery pack before
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changing or removing accessories.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
Only use accessories specifically
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recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, always use a side
handle when using a 9.0 Ah or higher capac-
ity battery pack with this tool. Always brace or
hold securely. Ensure side handle is tightened
securely before each use.
Installing the Side Handle
If your drill/driver did not come with a side handle,
visit www.milwaukeetool.com for the appropriate
accessory 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.
2. To remove the side handle,
loosen the side handle grip until
the side handle can be removed. Reposition and
tighten securely.

OPERATION

Always remove battery pack before
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changing or removing accesso-
ries. Only use accessories specifically recom-
mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, always wear safety
goggles or glasses with side shields.

Installing Bits

Always remove the battery before inserting or remov-
ing 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
1/16" 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 counter-
clockwise 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.
1. To use the drilling mode, rotate the
torque selector collar until the drill
symbol
arrow.
2. To use the driving mode rotate
the torque selector collar until the
desired clutch setting appears in
line with the arrow.
The adjustable clutch, when prop-
erly adjusted, will slip at a preset
torque to prevent driving the screw
too deep into different materials
and to prevent damage to the
screw or tool.
Selecting Hammer, Drill or Drive Action
1. To use the hammer-drilling mode,
rotate the application selector col-
lar until the hammer symbol
appears in line with the arrow.
Apply pressure to the bit to engage
the hammering mechanism.
NOTE: The number selected on
Hooks
the torque selector collar has no effect on opera-
tion of the drill in hammer mode.
NOTE: When using carbide bits, do not use water
to settle dust. Do not attempt to drill through steel
Slots
reinforcing rods. This will damage the carbide bits.
2. To use the drilling only mode,
rotate the application selector col-
lar until the drill symbol
pears 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.
3. To use the driving screws mode,
rotate the application selector col-
lar until the drive symbol
pears in line with the arrow. Then
rotate the torque selector collar
until the desired clutch setting ap-
pears in line with the arrow.
The adjustable clutch, when prop-
erly adjusted, will slip at a preset torque to prevent
driving the screw too deep into different materials
and to prevent damage to the screw or tool.
The torque specifications shown here are approxi-
mate values obtained with a fully charged battery
pack.
Clutch
Setting in. lbs
1-5
6-10
11-15
16-17
4
Selecting Drill or Drive Action
(Cat. No. 2606-20)
appears in line with the
(Cat. No. 2607-20)
Cat. No. 2606-20
Applications
15-30 Small screws in softwood.
32-40 Medium screws in softwood or small
screws in hardwood.
43-50
Large screws in softwoods. Medium
55-100
screws in hardwood or large screws in
hardwood with pilot hole.
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