Safety Instructions; Specified Conditions Of Use; Maintenance - Milwaukee HEAVY DUTY M18 CHX User Manual

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Hammer safety warnings
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.
Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool. Loss
of control can cause personal injury.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when
performing an operation where the cutting accessory
may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts
of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
Always wear goggles when using the machine. It is
recommended to wear gloves, sturdy non slipping
shoes and apron.
The dust produced when using this tool may be
harmful to health. Do not inhale the dust. Wear a
suitable dust protection mask.
Sawdust and splinters must not be removed while the
machine is running.
When working in walls ceiling, or fl oor, take care to
avoid electric cables and gas or waterpipes.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on
the machine.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household
refuse or by burning them. Milwaukee Distributors offer
to retrieve old batteries to protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal
objects (short circuit risk).
Use only System C18 chargers for charging System
C18 battery packs. Do not use battery packs from
other systems.
Never break open battery packs and chargers and
store only in dry rooms. Keep dry at all times.
Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under
extreme load or extreme temperatures. In case of
contact with battery acid wash it off immediately
with soap and water. In case of eye contact rinse
thoroughly for at least 10 minutes and immediately
seek medical attention.
No metal parts must be allowed to enter the battery
section of the charger (short circuit risk).

SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE

The battery rotary pneumatic hammer can be used for
hammer drilling and drilling in wood, metal as well as
plastic for independent use away from mains supply.
Do not use this product in any other way as stated for
normal use.
BATTERIES
New battery packs reach full loading capacity after 4-5
chargings and dischargings. Battery packs which have
not been used for some time should be recharged
before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the
performance of the battery pack. Avoid extended
exposure to heat or sunshine (risk of overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be
kept clean.
For an optimum life-time, the battery packs have to be
fully charged, after use.
To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the
battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
Store the battery pack where the temperature is below
27°C and away from moisture
Store the battery packs in a 30%-50% charged
condition.
Every six months of storage, charge the pack as
normal.

MAINTENANCE

The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear
at all times.
Important note! If the carbon brushes are worn, in
addition to exchanging the brushes the tool should
be sent to after-sales service. This will ensure long
service life and top performance
Use only Milwaukee accessories and Milwaukee
spare parts. Should components need to be replaced
which have not been described, please contact one of
our Milwaukee service centers.
If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered.
Please state the machine type printed as well as the
six-digit No. on the label and order the drawing at your
local service agents.
SYMBOLS
Please read the instructions carefully before
starting the machine.
CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER!
Remove the battery pack before starting any
work on the machine.
Accessory - Not included in standard equipment,
available as an accessory.
Do not dispose of electric tools together with
household waste material! In observance of
European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste
electrical and electronic equipment and its
implementation in accordance with national law,
electric tools that have reached the end of their
life must be collected separately and returned to
an environmentally compatible recycling facility.
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