Maintenance; Transporting Lithium Batteries - Milwaukee M18 BLTRC User Manual

MAINTENANCE

Remove the battery pack before starting any work on
the product.
Never open the threaded rod cutter, removable
battery, or charger. Check the threaded rod cutter for
any problems such as noise or jamming of moving
parts that could be affecting the product.
Check the cutting tools for cracks and other signs of wear.
Clean dust and debris from openings. Keep handle
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
cleaning solvents, ammonia,
detergents containing ammonia. Never use flammable
or combustible solvents around tools.
Check that the dies are sharp, and replace worn dies.
Replace the dies when they become chipped or
damaged. Always replace dies as a set. Use only
MILWAUKEE dies.
To avoid injury and damage, never immerse the
product, removable battery, or charger in liquid or
allow liquid to penetrate them.
The ventilation slots of the product must be kept clear
at all times.
Further service and repair work may only be carried
out by authorised specialist workshops.
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 agents (see our list of
guarantee/service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the product can be
ordered. Please state the article number as well as the
product type printed on the label and order the drawing
at your local service agents.
BATTERIES
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 lifetime, the battery packs have to be fully
charged, after use. Battery packs which have not been
used for some time should be recharged before 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.
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).
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).

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous
and household
Goods Legislation requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in
accordance with local, national, and international
provisions and regulations.
The user can transport the batteries by road without
further requirements.
Commercial transport of lithium-ion batteries by third
parties is subject to Dangerous Goods regulations.
Transport preparation and transport are exclusively
to be carried out by appropriately trained persons and
the process has to be accompanied by corresponding
experts.
When transporting batteries:
●
Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected
and insulated to prevent short circuit.
●
Ensure that battery pack is secured against
movement within packaging.
●
Do not transport batteries that are cracked or that leak.
Check with forwarding company for further advice.
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Please read the instructions carefully
before starting the product.
Always wear goggles when using the
product.
Pull force.
CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER!
Remove the battery pack before starting
any work on the product.
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