Milwaukee M12 Series Operator's Manual page 2

GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
Read and understand all instruc-
WARNING
tions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury. Save all warnings and in-
structions for future reference.
• Save these instructions - This operator's manual
contains important safety and operating instructions.
LASER SAFETY
The device produces visible laser
WARNING
beams, which are emitted from the
tool.
• This device complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and
1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1
Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated
May 8, 2019.
•Laser light - Do not stare into beam or view di-
rectly with optical instruments. Do not point laser
light at others. Laser light can cause eye damage.
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Ensure adequate safeguards at the work site
(e.g. surveying site when measuring on roads,
construction sites, etc.).
• Avoid dangerous environments. Avoid extended
exposure to rain, snow, damp or wet locations. Do
not use in the presence of explosive atmospheres
(gaseous fumes, dust or flammable materials).
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Do not allow persons unfamiliar with the tool,
these safety instructions, and the tool's opera-
tor's manual to operate the tool. This tool can be
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the tool in unexpected situations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects,
that can make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact ac-
cidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-
aged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or tem-
perature above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the battery and increase the risk
of fire.
• STORE YOUR BATTERY AND TOOL in a cool, dry
place. Do not store battery where temperatures may
exceed 120°F (50°C) such as in direct sunlight, a
vehicle or metal building during the summer.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
LASER LEVELS
•Watch out for erroneous results if the tool is
defective or if it has been dropped, misused or
modified.
•Do not dispose of tool or batteries together with
household waste material! Tool and batteries that
have reached the end of their life must be collected
separately and returned to an environmentally
compatible recycling facility.
•Ensure tool magnets are securely mounted to
a metal surface. Magnet strength may not hold
on thin metal surfaces, causing the tool to fall.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact MILWAUKEE for a free replacement.
• The device conforms to the most stringent
requirements of the relevant Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) Standards and Regulations.
Yet, the possibility of causing interference in other
devices cannot be totally excluded.
• Use of controls or adjustments or
CAUTION
performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazard-
ous radiation exposure.
• Be sure to power off instrument after use. When
instrument will not be used for a long period, place
it in storage after removing batteries.
Federal Communications Commission
WARNING
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful in-
terference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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