Operation; Maintenance - Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2836-20 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 battery pack before
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changing or removing accessories.
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.
Changing Accessories
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Lift the quick release lever and
push it firmly forward over the
detent.(1)
3. Turn tool over.
4. Unscrew the accessory bolt.
(2)
5. Remove any accessories.
6. Clean bolt, flange,and acces-
sories of all dirt and debris.
7. Place the accessory and bolt onto the tool.Hand
tighten securely.
NOTE: If the accessory does not fit snuggly on
the flange, an adapter may be necessary.
8. Press the quick release lever back into place.
Typical
Accessory
Assembly
Adapter
Blade adapter 48-03-2526 (available as an
accessory) required for these arbor types.

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.
Selecting Speed
Rotate the speed selector dial to the desired speed
(1 through 10). Select "A" for Auto-Load Feature to
start out at 15,000 OPM and ramp up to 20,000 OPM
when a load is applied.
Starting/Stopping
1. To start the tool, grasp the handle and slide the
switch forward to the ON (I) position.
2. Allow the tool to come to full speed before begin-
ning work.
3. Control pressure and surface contact between
accessory and workpiece.
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4. To stop the tool, slide the switch back to the OFF
(0) position. Make sure the tool comes to a com-
plete stop before laying the tool down.
APPLICATIONS
To reduce the risk of explosion,
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electric shock and property dam-
age, always check the work area for hidden gas
pipes, electrical wires or water pipes when making
blind or plunge cuts.
Typical Applications
A large variety of accessories are available for ap-
plications such as sawing/cutting, scraping, and
sanding.
Sawing/Cutting
Install a sawing/cutting blade at an angle easy to use.
Properly clamp the workpiece. Set the speed dial to
a high speed. Start the tool and allow it to reach full
speed. Use moderate pressure to avoid burning or
scorching the workpiece.
Scraping
Install a scraping blade at an angle easy to use.
Start the tool and allow it to reach full speed. Use
light pressure and a low angle to avoid gouging and
damaging the workpiece.
Sanding
Install a sanding backing pad at an angle easy to
use. Attach a sanding disc, or cut sandpaper to fit the
backing pad. Generally, use 24 or 36 grit for heavy
stock removal; 50, 60, or 80 grit for medium stock
removal and 120 or 240 grit for finishing. Always
begin with a coarse grit, using successively finer grits
to obtain the desired finish.
Properly clamp the workpiece. Start the tool and allow
it to reach full speed. Use light pressure and long,
sweeping, side to side strokes, advancing forward
to produce the desired finish.
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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-
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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 vents. Keep handles
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-
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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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