Operation; Maintenance - Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2684-20 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.
Always remove the battery pack
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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
WARNING
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Installing/Removing/Cleaning
the Dust Screen
Using the dust screen will increase the performance
and extend the life of the tool.
Do not use tool without dust screen
CAUTION
installed.
1. To attach the dust screen, snap the screen over the
tool's handle.
2. To remove the dust screen, insert a flat screwdriver
into the notch at the top of the dust screen and pry
away from the tool.
3. To clean the dust screen, tap against a hard surface,
or blow clean with compressed air.
Removing/Installing the Backing Plate
NOTE: The backing plate diameter should match the
polishing pad diameter being used.
1. To remove the backing plate, remove the four
screws from the backing plate and pull the plate
away from the tool.
2. To install the backing plate, tighten the four screws
into the backing plate to secure it to the tool.
Installing Polishing Pads/Bonnets
NOTE: The polishing pad diameter should match the
backing plate diameter being used.
1. To install, remove the battery pack and place the
tool on its tool rest with the backing plate upright.
2. Press the polishing pad/bonnet securely onto the
backing plate. Use a centering tool, if provided, to
ensure the pad is aligned for proper balance.
3. To uninstall, remove the battery pack and reverse
the procedure.
Polishing pad
Backing plate

OPERATION

To reduce the risk of injury, always
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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.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when oper-
ating polisher. They could get caught in moving
parts causing serious injury. Keep head away
from polisher and polishing area. Hair could be
drawn into polisher causing serious injury.
Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
Generally, lower speeds are recommended for tight
work areas and higher speeds are ideal for large
surface areas. Use the speed control dial to set the
maximum speed for the application.
1. Set the speed control dial to the desired maximum
speed.
2. To start the tool, grasp the handles firmly and pull
the trigger.
3. To vary the speed, increase or decrease the
pressure on the trigger. The further the trigger is
pulled, the greater the speed, up to the speed set
on the dial.
4. Use the trigger lock to LOCK ON the tool for continu-
ous use, if desired.
5. To stop the tool, release the trigger. Ensure the
tool has come to a complete stop before laying
the tool down.
Polishing
Always use the handles for proper control. Move the
polisher back and forth in long, sweeping strokes. Too
much pressure, the wrong angle or improper motion
may cause swirl marks or burning.
For detailed polishing instructions, read the instruc-
tions provided with the finishes, waxes and polishes.
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MAINTENANCE

To reduce the risk of injury, always
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unplug the charger and remove the
battery pack from the charger or tool before
performing any maintenance. Never disassemble
the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a
MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool
operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger
to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. After six
months to one year, depending on use, return the
tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE
service facility for inspection.
If the tool does not start or operate at full power with
a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on
the battery pack. If the tool still does not work prop-
erly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a
MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
To reduce the risk of personal in-
WARNING
jury and damage, never immerse
your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or
allow a liquid to flow inside them.
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from any vents. Keep tool
clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain clean-
ing 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 deter-
gents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or
combustible solvents around tools.
Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest authorized service center.
ACCESSORIES
Use only recommended accesso-
WARNING
ries. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.
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