Milwaukee M12 FUEL 2482-20, 2483-20 - BANDFILE Manual

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• 
  When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• 
  Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally 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 excessive 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 improperly 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 THE UNIT

• Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kick back over your hand.
• Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning wheel may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
• Do not use tool for wet grinding. Grinding with water could cause electrical shock.
• Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Do not operate the power tool while placed on a combustible surface such as wood. Sparks could ignite these materials.
• Do not operate tool while in storage position.
• 
  To reduce the risk of injury, when 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.
• 
  Some dust created by power sanding, 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.

SYMBOLOGY

	Volts
	Direct Current
	No Load Surface Feet per Minute (SFM)
	To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields when operating or servicing the tool.
	Always wear gloves and personal protective equipment.
	Forward
	Reverse

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1. Sanding belt
2. Contact wheel
3. Arm
4. Safety latch
5. Thumbscrew
6. Arm adjust clamp
7. Drive wheel
8. Belt guard
9. Speed indicator
10. Direction indicator
11. MODE button
12. Handle
13. Lock-on button
14. Trigger
15. Trigger flipper, lock-off
16. Work light LED
17. Spark flap

SPECIFICATIONS

ASSEMBLY

Recharge only with the charger specified for the battery. For specific charging instructions, read the operator's manual supplied with your charger and battery.

To reduce the risk of injury, always remove battery pack from the tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use.

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 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 recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.

Adjusting the Unit Arm Position

1. Remove battery pack.
2. Loosen the arm adjust clamp.
   
3. Rotate the bandfile arm to the desired sanding position.
   
4. Tighten the arm adjust clamp securely. If the bandfile arm becomes loose under load, close the arm adjust clamp, tighten the adjustment screw to 5.5-7.5 in-lbs with a 3 mm hex key wrench.

Selecting Belts

Bandfiles are used for sanding, conditioning, and polishing metal in areas that general sanding and grinding machines cannot. This tool is designed to effectively remove spot welds with less effort than spot weld drills. The tool can also be used to remove gaskets and sealants.

• Do not operate tool in wet applications.
• Rated at or above the SFM listed.

There are two types of belts available:

• Conditioning belts
• Aluminum oxide resin cloth belts

Conditioning belts are made from abrasive minerals bonded to a non woven nylon belt. These belts are tough and chemically resistant. They condition surfaces without removing or damaging the base material. They are excellent for deburring, cleaning, blending, and final finishing of metal, wood, and plastics.

Aluminum oxide resin cloth belts are cloth belts with various grits of aluminum oxide attached to them. These belts are good for grinding and deburring high carbon steels, general metalworking, and for sanding hardwoods.

Abrasive materials are graded by coarseness. Start work with an abrasive grit just coarse enough to remove high spots and excessive roughness. Follow with a second sanding using a grit one or two grades finer. Continue with successively finer grits until the desired finish is obtained.

Do not switch from a coarse grit to a very fine grit in one step because it may be difficult to remove the marks made by the coarse grit abrasive. Use the finest grits practical for the roughing operation, and finish by using successively finer grits.

Installing/Removing Belts

1. Remove battery pack.
2. Loosen the belt guard by turning the thumbscrew counter-clockwise, and rotate the guard out of the way.
   
3. Push the arm against a hard surface until the safety latch clicks into the locking position.
   
4. Remove the belt from the drive and contact wheels.
5. Fit the replacement belt over the drive wheel and contact wheel.
   
6. Ensure the belt is centered on the contact wheel.
7. Release safety latch using the release button on the arm as shown below.
   
8. Rotate the belt guard back into position, and turn the thumbscrew clockwise.
   

Installing/Changing the Contact Wheel

1. Remove battery pack.
2. Unfasten the thumbscrew.
3. Push the arm against a hard surface until the safety latch clicks into the locking position.
   
4. Rotate the belt guard out of the way and remove the belt.
   
5. Press the safety latch until the arm springs back to its original extended position.
   
6. Unfasten the screw with a flat head screwdriver.
7. Remove and replace the contact wheel.
8. Apply removable thread locker on the threads of the screw and then tighten the screw.
9. Install the belt and align belt on drive wheel and contact wheel.
   
10. Rotate the belt guard into the closed position and tighten the thumbscrew.

Adjusting the Unit 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.

To reduce risk of injury, always 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

OPERATION

To reduce the risk of injury, always wear proper eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
When working in dusty situations, wear appropriate 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 maximum speed cannot be adjusted while the belt is moving.
To change the maximum speed, press the button to toggle between 1 and 2 maximum speed settings.
To change the direction of the belt, press and hold the button to toggle between, for forward, and for reverse.

1. For Low speed, push the speed selector to display "1".
2. For High speed, push the speed selector to display "2".

Tool 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 pressure 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.

MAINTENANCE

To reduce the risk of injury, always 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 properly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.

To reduce the risk of personal injury 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 cleaning 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 detergents 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 accessories. Others may be hazardous. For a complete listing of accessories, go online to www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.

SERVICE

UNITED STATES

1-800-SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878)
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM CST or visit www.milwaukeetool.com

Contact Corporate After Sales Service Technical Support with technical, service/repair, or warranty questions.
Email: metproductsupport@milwaukeetool.com
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CANADA

Milwaukee Tool (Canada) Ltd 1.877.948.2360
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST or visit www.milwaukeetool.ca

LIMITED WARRANTY USA & CANADA

This warranty applies to product sold in the U.S.A. and Canada only. Please consult the "Service Center Search" in the Parts & Service section of MILWAUKEE's website www.milwaukeetool.com or call 1.800.SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878) to locate your nearest service facility for warranty and non-warranty service on a MILWAUKEE power tool.

Documents / Resources

References

• Milwaukee® Tool Official Site | Nothing but HEAVY DUTY®
• Milwaukee® Tool Official Site | Nothing but HEAVY DUTY®

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