Functional Description - Milwaukee M18 BP-0 Operator's Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

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1. Handle
2. Trigger
3. Trigger lock-off
4. Exhaust ports
5. Exhaust selector
6. Depth knob
(grasping surface)
7. Chamfer groove
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
charger specified for the battery. For specific
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
before changing or removing accessories.
Only use accessories specifically recommend-
ed for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
WARNING
wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields.
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8. Fence insert
(both sides of tool)
9. Front shoe
10. Drive belt guard
11. Kickstand (not shown)
12. Rear shoe
13. Wrench storage
(not shown)
Recharge only with the
Always remove battery pack
To reduce the risk of injury,
WARNING
such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc., can
self-ignite. To reduce the risk of fire, empty the
dust bag when it becomes about half-full and
never store or leave a planer without totally
emptying its dust bag. Also follow the recom-
mendations of the coatings manufacturers.
Dust Collection
Switch the exhaust selector to the left or right,
depending on your job. Use the accessory dust bag
or a connected, running vacuum when using the
planer to keep the workplace cleaner. Install the dust
bag or a vacuum hose (38 mm (1-1/2")) by twisting
onto the selected exhaust port. Always empty and
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clean the dust bag thoroughly when it becomes
about half-full and upon completion of a job.
WARNING
fragile. Handle with care. Laceration and/or
damage to the blade can occur.
Installing/Replacing Blades
The planer blades have two cutting edges, and may
be reversed when one of the cutting edges becomes
dull or chipped. Do not sharpen planer blades.
Always change/reverse blades in pairs. Use
82 mm (3-1/4"), tungsten-carbide or carbide,
doubleedged (reversible) planer blades.
WARNING
blades in pairs. Unpaired blades can cause
increases in vibration, loss of control, and
lower tool performance.
Blade
To remove blades:
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Clean dust and debris from the blade drum.
3. Using the 1/8" hex wrench provided, loosen (do
not remove) the three blade bolts.
4. Using a scrap piece of wood, slide the old blade
out of the blade clamp.
NOTE: If the blade is difficult to remove, clean
the blade and blade clamp with alcohol, mineral
spirits, or lacquer thinner.
5. Rotate blade drum and repeat for other blade.
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Dust from surface coatings
Blades are sharp and
Always change/reverse
Blade
bolts
only
Blade
clamp