Milwaukee M18 M12 48-59-1811 Operator's Manual page 3

time until it warms up. When the buzzing stops, use
the tool normally.
To reduce the risk of fire, personal
WARNING
injury, and product damage due to
a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery
pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow
inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and
bleach or bleach containing products, etc., can
cause a short circuit.
Maintenance and Storage
Do not expose your battery pack or cordless tools
to water or rain, or allow them to get wet. This could
damage the tool and battery pack. Do not use oil or
solvents to clean or lubricate your battery pack. The
plastic casing will become brittle and crack, causing
a risk of injury.
Store battery packs at room temperature away from
moisture. Do not store in damp locations where cor-
rosion of terminals may occur. As with other battery
pack types, permanent capacity loss can result if
the pack is stored for long periods of time at high
temperatures (over 120° F). MILWAUKEE Li-Ion
battery packs maintain their charge during storage
longer than other battery pack types. After about a
year of storage, charge the pack as normal.
Transport
Personal transport of Li-Ion battery packs is allowed
when done in accordance with these warnings and
instructions. The proper classification, packaging, la-
beling, marking, and documentation requirements for
shipping Li-Ion batteries is dependent upon whether
the particular batteries are rated greater than or less
than 100 Wh. Generally, Li-Ion batteries rated 100
Wh or less are "excepted" from certain Class 9 DG
requirements. Always check compliance of Li-Ion
battery consignments against the current regulations
governing the chosen mode of transport. When in
doubt, contact the carrier or other trained Dangerous
Goods professional to confirm acceptability. Li-Ion
packs are shipped under classification UN 3480
(battery only) or UN 3481 (batteries contained in or
packed with equipment).
To reduce the risk of injury or ex-
WARNING
plosion, never burn or incinerate a
battery pack even if it is damaged, dead or com-
pletely discharged. When burned, toxic fumes
and materials are created.
Disposing of MILWAUKEE Li-Ion
Battery Packs
MILWAUKEE Li-Ion battery packs are more environ-
mentally friendly than some other types of power tool
battery packs (e.g., nickel-cadmium). Always dispose
of your battery pack according to federal, state and
local regulations. Contact a recycling agency in your
area for recycling locations.
Even discharged battery packs contain some energy.
Before disposing, use electrical tape to cover the
terminals to prevent the battery pack from shorting,
which could cause a fire or explosion.
RBRC Battery Recycling Seals
The RBRC™ Battery Recycling Seals (see "Sym-
bology") on your tool battery packs indicate that
MILWAUKEE has arranged for the recycling of
that battery pack with the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation (RBRC). At the end of your
battery pack's useful life, return the battery pack to
a MILWAUKEE Branch Office/Service Center or the
participating retailer nearest you. For more informa-
tion, visit the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org.
SUPER CHARGER
Charge only MILWAUKEE M18™
WARNING
and M12™ Li-Ion batteries in this
MILWAUKEE Li-Ion charger. Other types of bat-
teries may cause personal injury and damage.
When to Charge the Battery Pack
with this MILWAUKEE Charger
Remove the battery pack from the tool for charging
when convenient for you and your job. MILWAUKEE
batteries do not develop a "memory" when charged
after only a partial discharge. It is not necessary to run
down the battery pack before placing it on the charger.
• Use the Fuel Gauge to determine when to charge
your MILWAUKEE Li-Ion battery pack.
• You can "Top-Off" your battery pack's charge before
starting a big job or long day of use.
• The only time it is necessary to charge the
MILWAUKEE Li-Ion battery pack is when the battery
pack has reached the end of its charge. To signal
the end of charge, power to the tool will drop quickly,
allowing you just enough power to finish making a
cut, drilling a hole, or driving a fastener. Charge the
battery pack as needed.
How to Charge the Battery Pack
Align the battery pack with the bay and slide the
battery pack into the charger as far as possible. The
red light will come on, either flashing quickly (bat-
tery pack is too hot or cold), flashing slowly (battery
pack is waiting for another pack to finish charging)
or continuous (pack is charging).
• A fully discharged battery pack with an internal tem-
perature in the normal range will charge in about 25
to 105 minutes, depending on the battery pack.
• Heavily cycled batteries may take longer to charge
completely.
• The Fuel Gauge lights on 18V battery packs are
displayed as the pack is being charged, indicating
how fully charged the pack is. The fuel gauge will
turn off when charging is complete.
• After charging is complete, the continuous green
light will come on.
• The charger will keep the battery pack fully charged
if it is left on the charger. The light indicator will flash
green during this maintenance charging.
• The second pack inserted in the charger will begin
charging when the first pack inserted is fully charged.
• If the light indicator flashes red and green, check that
the battery pack is fully seated into the bay. Remove
the battery pack and reinsert. If the light continues
to flash red and green, remove pack(s) and unplug
charger for at least 2 minutes. After 2 minutes,
plug charger back in and insert pack. If the problem
persists, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility.
• If the light indicator does not come on, check that
the battery pack is fully seated into the bay. Remove
the battery pack and reinsert. If the light indicator
still does not come on, remove pack(s) and unplug
charger for at least 2 minutes. After 2 minutes,
plug charger back in and insert pack. If after these
attempts the light indicator still does not come on,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility.
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Charging a Hot or Cold Battery Pack
The charger has advanced electronics that adjust
the charge rate based on battery temperature. Hot
or cold batteries may take longer to charge. When
the battery pack temperature is outside the normal
charging range, the red light will flash and the battery
will not charge. Once the battery pack is within the
acceptable range, normal charging will take place
and the red light will be continuous. This optimizes
charge time and battery life.
Li-Ion Charging Status
Battery Pack Red Charger Charging Status
Temperature Indicator Light
Too Hot Fast Flashing Not charging
Normal Range Continuous Normal charging
Too Cold Fast Flashing Not charging
Powering the Charger with an Inverter
or Generator
The charger will operate with most 120 V generators
and inverters rated at 500 Watts or higher.
Maintenance and Storage
Store your charger in a cool, dry place.
As a general practice, it is best to unplug battery
chargers and remove batteries when not in use.
No battery pack damage will occur, however, if the
charger and battery pack are left plugged in.
Repairs
The charger has no serviceable parts.
Mounting to the Wall
Use the wall mount guides to mark the hanging
points.
To reduce the risk of injury, always
WARNING
unplug the charger and remove the
battery from the charger before performing any
maintenance. Never disassemble the battery or
charger. Contact a MILWAUKEE service facility
for ALL repairs.
To reduce the risk of injury and damage, never
immerse your battery or charger in liquid or allow
a liquid to flow inside them.
Cleaning
Clean out dust and debris from charger vents and
electrical contacts by blowing with compressed air.
Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the
battery pack and charger, keeping away from all elec-
trical contacts. Certain cleaning agents and solvents
are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts.
Some of these include gasoline, turpentine, lacquer
thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents,
ammonia and household detergents containing am-
monia. Never use flammable or combustible solvents
around batteries, charger, or tools.
SERVICE - UNITED STATES
1-800-SAWDUST
(1.800.729.3878)
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM CST
www.milwaukeetool.com
or visit
Contact Corporate After Sales Service Technical
Support with technical, service/repair, or warranty
questions.
Email: metproductsupport@milwaukeetool.com
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notifications regarding your tool purchases.
SERVICE - CANADA
Milwaukee Tool (Canada) Ltd
1.800.268.4015
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST
or visit www.milwaukeetool.ca
LIMITED WARRANTY
USA & CANADA
Every MILWAUKEE Battery Pack (sold with cordless product and/or as a
replacement battery pack) is warranted to the original purchaser only to be
free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to certain exceptions,
MILWAUKEE will repair or replace a battery pack which, after examination, is
determined by MILWAUKEE to be defective in material or workmanship for
the stated warranty period from date of purchase. Return of the battery pack
to a MILWAUKEE factory Service Center location or MILWAUKEE Authorized
Service Station, freight prepaid and insured, is required. For the proper ship-
ping procedure of battery packs, contact 1.800.SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878),
or go to www.milwaukeetool.com. A copy of the proof of purchase should be
included with the return product. This warranty does not apply to damage that
MILWAUKEE determines to be from repairs made or attempted by anyone other
than MILWAUKEE authorized personnel, misuse, alterations, abuse, normal wear
and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents.
Battery Pack
Cat. No. Chemistry (from date of purchase)
48-11-1812
48-11-1828
(Serial number prefix "B41E"
and later)
48-11-1840
48-11-1850
48-11-1860
48-11-1865 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
48-11-1880
48-11-1890
48-11-2402
48-11-2440
48-11-2460
48-11-2830
(Serial number prefix "C71")
48-11-0490
48-11-1815
48-11-1820
48-11-1835
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
48-11-2001
48-11-2401
48-11-2420
48-11-2430
48-11-1828
(Serial number prefix "B41D"
and earlier)
48-11-1830 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) plus, Three (3) Years
(Serial number prefix "A95") Pro-Rata (prorated)*
48-11-2830
(Serial number prefix "A71")
48-11-0100
48-11-1024
Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd),
48-11-1830
Nickel-Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH),
(Serial number prefix "E95")
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
48-11-1970
48-11-2230
*The warranty period for MILWAUKEE M18™ 48-11-1828 (with the serial number
prefix "B41D" and earlier), V18™48-11-1830 (with the serial number prefix "A95"),
and V28™ 48-11-2830 (with the serial number prefix "A71") is five (5) years /
2000 charges from the date of purchase, whichever first occurs. The first 1000
charges or 2 years of the warranty, whichever first occurs, are covered through
free replacement of the defective battery. This means that for the earlier of the
first 1000 charges or two (2) years from the date of purchase/first charge, a
replacement battery will be provided to the customer for any defective battery
free of charge. Thereafter, the remaining charges up to a total of 2000 or the
remainder of the five (5) year period from the date of purchase, whichever first
occurs, will be covered on a pro rata basis. This means that every customer
gets an additional 1000 charges or three (3) years of pro rata warranty on the
these battery packs, depending upon the amount of use. MILWAUKEE M18™
48-11-1828 (with the serial number prefix "B41E" and later), V18™48-11-1830
(with the serial number prefix "E95"), and M28™ 48-11-2830 (with the serial
number prefix "C71") have different warranty periods, as listed.
Warranty Registration is not necessary to obtain the applicable warranty on a
MILWAUKEE battery pack. The manufacturing date of the product will be used
to determine the warranty period if no proof of purchase is provided at the time
warranty service is requested.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE EXCLUSIVE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT REM-
EDIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS A CONDITION OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF EVERY MILWAUKEE PRODUCT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO
THIS CONDITION, YOU SHOULD NOT PURCHASE THE PRODUCT. IN NO
EVENT SHALL MILWAUKEE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY COSTS, AT-
TORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, LOSSES OR DELAYS ALLEGED TO BE AS A
CONSEQUENCE OF ANY DAMAGE TO, FAILURE OF, OR DEFECT IN ANY
PRODUCT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIMS FOR LOSS OF
PROFITS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITA-
TION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY IS
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WRITTEN
OR ORAL. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MILWAUKEE DISCLAIMS
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE
OR PURPOSE; TO THE EXTENT SUCH DISCLAIMER IS NOT PERMITTED BY
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Warranty Period
Three (3) Years
Two (2) Years
Two (2) Years –
One (1) Year