Operation - Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2482-20 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Bandfile Belt
Adjusting when the belt drifts left:
1. Run the bandfile with no load and let the belt free
run on the tool.
2. Use a 1/16" hex key to loosen the set screw.
3. Use a phillips head screwdriver to tighten the
adjustment screw in clockwise direction.
4. Run the bandfile again with no load and let the
belt free run on the tool.
5. The belt should be centered, and fully covering
the contact wheel.
6. Use a 1/16" hex key to tighten set screw. Repeat
the process if more adjustment is needed.
Adjusting when the belt drifts right:
1. Run the bandfile with no load and let the belt free
run on the tool.
2. Use a 1/16" hex key to loosen the set screw.
3. Use a phillips head screwdriver to loosen the
adjustment screw in counter-clockwise direction.
4. Run the bandfile again with no load and let the
belt free run on the tool.
5. The belt should be centered, and fully covering
the contact wheel.
6. Use a 1/16" hex key to tighten set screw. Repeat
the process if more adjustment is needed.
Phillips head
To reduce risk of injury, always
WARNING
remove the battery pack and keep
tool in storage position while transporting and
storing. Carry tool with fingers off the trigger.
Transporting and Storage Position
Hex key

OPERATION

To reduce the risk of injury, always
WARNING
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.
Fuel Gauge
To determine the amount of charge left in the battery,
turn the tool ON. The Fuel Gauge will light up for 2-3
seconds. When less than 10% of charge is left, 1 light
on the fuel gauge will flash 4 times.
To signal the end of charge, 1 light on the fuel gauge
will flash 8 times and the tool will not run. Charge
the battery pack.
If the battery becomes too hot, the fuel gauge lights
will flash and the tool will not run. Allow the battery
to cool down.
Selecting Speed
The button allows the
tool to operate at different
maximum speeds. The maxi-
mum speed cannot be ad-
justed while the belt is moving.
To change the maximum speed, press the
button to toggle between
settings.
To change the direction of the belt, press and hold the
button to toggle between,
and for reverse.
1. For Low speed, push the speed selector to display
" ".
2. For High speed, push the speed selector to display
" ".
Bandfile General Use Instructions
• To increase belt life try to sand on the return side of
the belt (the side of the belt that is moving toward
the drive wheel).
• Keep belt riding evenly on the arm.
Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
1. To start the tool, grasp the handle firmly and pull
the trigger.
NOTE: An LED is turned on when the trigger is
pulled and will go off shortly after the trigger is
released. If the bandfile is left in reverse mode,
the LED will stay on for 30 minutes to indicate this.
2. To vary the speed, increase or decrease the pres-
sure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled,
the greater the speed.
3. To stop the tool, release the trigger switch. Make
sure the tool comes to a complete stop before
laying the tool down.
4. To lock-on the switch for continuous use, start the
tool and push in the lock-on button. To stop the
tool, squeeze and release the trigger. Make sure
the tool comes to a complete stop before laying
the tool down.
6
Mode Max. SFM
1 1800
2 3600
and maximum speed
for forward,