Operation - Milwaukee M18 FID Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY
WARNING
charger specifi ed for the battery. For specifi c
charging instructions, read the operator's
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
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.
WARNING
accessories specifi cally designed for use on
impact wrenches and drivers. Other sockets
and accessories might shatter or break caus-
ing injury.
Attaching and Removing Accessories
1/4" Hex Impact Driver
(M18 FID)
This impact driver is intended for use
with drill and driver bits.
1. To attach an accessory, press the
shank into the hex drive chuck.
2. To remove the accessory, pull out
the ring and remove the accessory.
Release the ring.
Square Drive Impact Wrenches
(M18 FIWF12)
1. Use only the appropriate size Square Drive
Sockets.
2. To attach a socket, align the accessory with the
anvil and push it fi rmly over the retaining ring.
3. To remove the accessory, pull the accessory
off the anvil.
Square Drive Impact Wrench with Pin Detent
(M18 FIWP12)
1. Use only the appropriate size Square Drive
Sockets.
2. To attach a socket, align the hole in the acces-
sory with the detent pin on the anvil. Hold the
detent pin in while pushing the socket onto the
anvil. The detent pin will snap into place in the
hole to secure the socket.
3. To remove the socket, insert a nail or other thin
object into the hole in the accessory and press
in the detent pin. Pull the accessory off the anvil.
Recharge only with the
Always remove battery
Use only sockets and other

OPERATION

WARNING
wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields.
Using the Control Switch
The control switch may be set to three positions:
forward, reverse and lock. Due to a lockout mecha-
nism, the control switch can only be adjusted when
the ON/OFF switch is not pressed. Always allow the
motor to come to a complete stop before using the
control switch.
1. For forward (clockwise)
rotation, push the control
switch in the direction
shown. Check the direction
of rotation before use.
2. For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation, push
the control switch in the direction shown. Check
the direction of rotation before use.
3. To lock the trigger, push the control switch to the
center position. The trigger will not work when
the control switch is in the locked position.
Always remove the battery pack before perform-
ing maintenance, changing accessories, storing
the tool and any time the tool is not in use.
Selecting Speed
Allow the tool to come to a complete stop before
changing speeds. Press the selector button
cycle between the settings.
Setting
1
M18 FID
850
M18 FIWF12
1700
M18 FIWP12
M18 FID: The
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screw stripping, screw breakage, and damage
to the work surface when driving self-tapping
screws. This function is optimized for the most
common materials, including #8-#10 self-tapping
screws between ½"-1" in length and 20-28 gauge
sheet metal.
M18 FIWF12 / M18 FIWP12:
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The
function is designed to give the user
greater control in application and reduce damage
to the fastener or work surface by automatically
shutting the tool off after the tool senses the
mechanism impacting for approximately one
second.
3
To reduce the risk of injury,
CENTER TO LOCK
Forward
Max RPM
2 3
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Designed for driving
self-tapping screws in
2100 3000
sheet metal
2 000 - tool will shut
off after about one
2000 2500
second of impacting
function is designed to reduce
Reverse
to
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