Operation - Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2713-20 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY
Recharge only with the charger
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specified for the battery. For spe-
cific charging instructions, read the operator's
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
lways lock the trigger or remove
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the battery pack any time the tool
is not in use.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
Only use accessories specifically
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recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, always use a side
handle when using this tool. Always brace or
hold securely.
Adjusting the Side Handle Position
1. Loosen the side handle by unscrewing the side
handle grip until the side handle rotates freely.
2. Rotate the side handle to the desired position.
3. Tighten the side handle grip securely.
Setting the Depth Gauge
1. Press in the clamping lever.
2. Slide the depth gauge rod backward or forward
until it is set for the desired depth.
NOTE: The drilling depth is the distance between
the tip of the bit and the tip of the depth gauge rod.
3. Release the clamping lever.
Drilling Depth
Installing Drill Bits and Chisels
NOTE: Only use accessories with SDS or SDS Plus
shanks.
Be sure that the shank of the bit is clean. Dirt particles
may cause the bit to line up improperly. Do not use
bits larger than the maximum recommended capacity
of the drill because gear damage or motor overload-
ing may result. For best performance, be sure that
the bit is properly sharpened and the shank is lightly
greased before use.
1. Remove battery pack
2. Insert the bit or chisel into the nose of the tool.
3. Rotate bit slowly until it aligns with the locking
mechanism.
4. Push bit into tool until it locks.
5. Check that the bit is locked properly; it should be
possible to pull the bit back and forth slightly (about
1/4").
6. To remove bits and chisels, pull bit holder release
collar toward the rear of tool and remove bit.
NOTE: Use caution when handling hot bits and
chisels.

OPERATION

To reduce the risk of injury, always
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remove battery pack before chang-
ing or removing accessories. Only use acces-
sories specifically recommended for this tool.
Others may be hazardous.
Keep hands away from the bit and all moving
parts.
Always wear proper eye protection marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1.
When working in dusty situations, wear appro-
priate respiratory protection or use an OSHA
compliant dust extraction solution.
Always use a side handle when using this tool.
Always brace or hold securely.
Cut embedded rebar only if this operation does
not affect the integrity of the building. If in doubt,
consult a structural engineer. Tool operator fully
responsible for adverse structural effects.
Selecting Action
MILWAUKEE Rotary Hammers have three settings:
rotation only, rotary hammer, and hammer only.
Always allow the motor to come to a complete stop
before changing the mode selection to avoid dam-
age to the tool.
1. For rotation only, rotate the mode
selector so the arrow on the lever
points to the twist drillsymbol.
2. For rotary hammering, rotate
the mode selector so the arrow
points to the hammer and twist
drill symbol.
3. For hammering only, rotate the
mode selector so the arrow
points to the hammer symbol.
4. To freely rotate the bit to the de-
sired angle for hammering only,
rotate the mode selector to the
symbol. Then, follow step 3.
NOTE: To engage the hammering mechanism, main-
tain pressure on the bit. When the pressure on the
bit is released, the hammering will stop.
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