Functional Description; Specifications - Milwaukee M12 2534-20 Operator's Manual

Brushless pruning shears

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• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected

from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci-

dentally 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 damaged 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 exces-

sive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature

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 im-

properly or at temperatures outside the specified range

may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

SERVICE

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

person using only identical replacement parts. This

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

• Never service damaged battery packs. Service

of battery packs should only be performed by the

manufacturer or authorized service providers.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR

PRUNING SHEARS

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Blade is sharp. Keep hands away

WARNING

from all cutting edges and moving

parts. Laceration and amputation can occur.

• Keep hands and loose clothing away from all

cutting edges and moving parts.

• To reduce the risk of injury, always wear proper

eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces

only, when performing an operation where the

cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact

with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts

of the power tool "live" and could give the operator

an electric shock.

• To reduce the risk of injury, always close and cover

blade before storing and any time the shears are

not in use.

• To reduce the risk of injury, replace dull, chipped,

or damaged blades.

• To reduce the risk of explosion, electric shock, and

property damage, never cut gas lines, electrical

lines, or water lines.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, check work

area for hidden pipes and wires before pruning.

• Do not expose pruning shears to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering the pruning shears will

increase the risk of electric shock.

• In applications where it is necessary to support

surrounding material (supporting a branch, mov-

ing leaves/denser debris out of the way):

• Keep free hand clear of the shears and out of the

cutting path.

• Maintain a firm grip on the branch being cut.

• Do not cross arms or overreach.

• Always cut away from yourself.

• Avoid excess flexing or tension on the branch being cut.

• Do not operate in a tree, on a ladder, rooftop, or

scaffold unless properly trained. To avoid death

or serious injury, operator must be trained in safe

climbing techniques and in the use of all appropriate

safety equipment.

• Cut only materials made from wood, no sheet

metal, no plastics, no masonry, and no non-wood

building materials.

• Never cut any plant material with a diameter larger

than 1-1/4". The tool may stall.

• Do not use any attachments or accessories not

recommended by the manufacturer. The use of

attachments or accessories not recommended

can result in serious personal injury.

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To reduce the risk of injury, when

WARNING

working in dusty situations, wear

appropriate respiratory protection or use an OSHA

compliant dust extraction solution.

• Always use common sense and be cautious when

using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every

situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.

Do not use this tool if you do not understand these

operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond

your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained

professional for additional information or training.

• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry

important information. If unreadable or missing, contact

a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.

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Some dust created by power sanding,

WARNING

sawing, grinding, drilling, and other

construction activities contains chemicals known to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paint

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other

masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on

how often you do this type of work. To reduce your

exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated

area, and work with approved safety equipment, such

as those dust masks that are specially designed to

filter out microscopic particles.