Operation; Maintenance - Milwaukee M12 FIR38 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

Always remove battery pack before
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changing or removing accessories.
Only use
recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, always
wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields.
Fuel Gauge
To determine the amount of charge left in the battery,
pull the paddle switch. The Fuel Gauge will light up
for 2-3 seconds.
To signal the end of charge, 1 light on the fuel
gauge will flash for 2-3 seconds.
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 direction
of rotation before use.
Lock Off Switch
To lock off 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 off switch is in the locked position.
Always lock the paddle switch or remove the battery
pack before performing maintenance, changing ac
cessories, 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
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unplug the charger and remove the
battery pack from the charger or tool before
performing any
disassemble the tool, battery pack or charger.
Contact a MILWAUKEE
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
repair. After six months to one year, depending on
use, return the tool, battery pack and charger to a
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MILWAUKEE service facility for inspection.
accessories specifically
Forward
Reverse
maintenance.
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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 a MILWAUKEE
WARNING
immerse 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
cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics
and other insulated parts. Some of these include
gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner,
chlorinated
household detergents containing ammonia. Never
use flammable or combustible solvents around
tools.
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest service center.
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For a complete listing of accessories refer to your
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www.milwaukeetools.com.au /
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www.milwaukeetools.co.nz. To obtain a catalog,
contact your local distributor or a service centre.
Never
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service facility for repairs.
To reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage,
Cleaning
cleaning solvents,
Repairs
ACCESSORIES
Use only recommended accessories.
Others may be hazardous.
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Tool catalog or go online to
never
ammonia and