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ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the char-
ger specifi ed for the battery. For specifi c charg-
ing instructions, read the operator’s manual
supplied with your charger and battery.
WARNING
Always remove battery
pack before changing or removing acces-
sories. Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
To
remove
the battery,
push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack
away from the tool.
To
insert
the battery, slide
the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure
it latches securely into
place.
Release
buttons
Fig. 1
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields.
WARNING
Always remove battery
pack before changing or removing acces-
sories. Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous.
Fuel Gauge
Use the Fuel Gauge
to determine the bat-
tery pack's remaining
run time. Press the
Fuel Gauge button to
display the lights. The
Fuel Gauge will stay lit
for a few seconds.
LED
The sight-line window has an LED to allow for
better accuracy in dark areas. To turn on the LED,
press the fuel gauge button. To turn off the LED,
press and hold the fuel gauge button until the LED
goes off. The LED will go off automatically after
about a minute.
78-100 %
55-77 %
33-54 %
10-32 %
Less than
10% if
bottom
light is
fl ashing
Approximate Remaining
Run Time
Using the Control Switch
The control switch may be set to three positions:
carriage open, cutting, and lock. Always allow the
motor to come to a complete stop before using the
control switch.
1. To insert or remove tubing, push the control
switch toward the
carriage open
symbol.
Pull and release the trigger. The carriage will
return to the open position and the jaws will
unlock from the workpiece.
2. To cut, push the control switch toward the
cutting
symbol. See “Cutting”.
3. To
lock
the trigger, push the control switch to the
center position. The trigger will not work when
the control switch is in the locked position.
Always lock the trigger before storing the tool
and any time the tool is not in use.
Changing the cutting wheel
Replace the cutting wheel when it becomes dull.
Use only
MILWAUKEE
cutting wheel 48-38-0010.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove the clip ring.
3. Slide out the wheel axle.
4. Remove the cutting wheel.
5. Insert the new cutting wheel.
6. With your thumb, push and hold the cutter jaw
down through the sight-line window.
7. Slide the wheel axle through the spring and
cutting wheel, and hold it in with your index
fi nger.
8. Replace the clip ring.
CAUTION
Do not cut off pieces of tubing
less than 1/2” long. Small pieces can be pulled
into moving carriage and damage tool
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WARNING
Keep hands away
from all cutting edges and
moving parts. Fingers can be
pulled into cutting carriage and
be cut or crushed.
Cutting
Carriage open
Cat. No.
Volts
DC
Capacity
(Trade Size)
2471-20
12
3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, 7/8” ,1”
Specifi cations
Lubricating
To extend cutter life, use a light oil to lubricate the
cutting wheel axle, rollers, and mounting plate when
they appear dry.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
wear gloves when cutting. Cut tubing can be
sharp. Do not hold end of tubing. Cutter will
rotate tubing when trigger is pulled creating
a laceration hazard.
WARNING
Keep hands away from all
cutting edges and moving parts.
Fingers can be pulled into cutting
carriage and be cut or crushed.
6. Pull and hold the trigger.
7. Release the trigger when the cut is complete.
8. Open the carriage
.
9. Remove the workpiece. Remove the battery pack
before removing small pieces where your fi ngers
are in or near the cutting carriage.
NOTE: Do not remove or insert the workpiece
without returning the carriage to the open posi-
tion. Inserting/removing workpieces while the
carriage is in the cutting position can damage
the cutting wheel and jaws.
Cutting
The tubing cutter can cut copper tubing from 3/8”
to 1” (trade size). Always support the workpiece to
prevent rotating and moving during cutting.
1. Open the carriage
.
2. Insert the workpiece squarely between the
jaws.
3. Line up the cutting line with the cutting blade
using the sight-line window.
4. Slide the control switch to Cutting
.
5. Hold the tool and workpiece fi rmly to prevent
rotation and moving. Ensure the workpiece is
straight and centered in the jaws (see fi gures).
Keep thumb and hand away from jaws and cut-
ting carriage.
CORRECT
CORRECT
WRONG
WRONG
WRONG
WRONG
Lubrication points
Cutting
wheel axle
Rollers
Mounting Plate
