Milwaukee 48-59-0231, Operator'S Manual

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Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good repair by adopting a regular
maintenance program. After six months to one year, depending on use,
return the tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE service facility
for:
• Lubrication
• Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears, spindles,
bearings, housing, etc.)
• Electrical inspection (battery pack, charger, motor)
• Testing to assure proper mechanical and electrical
operation
Maintaining Tool
If the tool does not start or operate at full power with a fully charged battery
pack, return the tool, charger and battery pack to a MILWAUKEE service
facility for repairs (see “Repairs”).
Maintaining Battery Pack
MILWAUKEE Nickel-Cadmium battery packs will operate for many years
and/or hundreds of cycles when they are maintained and used according
to these instructions.
A battery pack that is stored for six months without being used will discharge
itself. Batteries discharge at a rate of about 1% per day. Charge the battery
every six months even if it is unused to maximize battery life. Do not tape
the tool's trigger in the ON position and leave the tool unattended as this may
discharge the battery to a point where it will no longer be able to recharge.
Use a MILWAUKEE battery pack only until it no longer performs with the
power and torque needed for your application.
Store your battery pack in a cool, dry place. Do not store it where the
temperature may exceed 120° F (50° C) such as in a vehicle or metal building
during the summer. High temperatures will overheat the battery pack,
reducing battery life. If it is stored for several months, the battery pack will
gradually lose its charge. One to three cycles of charging and discharging
through normal use will restore the capacity of the battery pack. During the
life of the battery pack, the operating time between charges becomes
shorter. If the operating time becomes extremely short after a proper
charge, the usable life of the battery pack has been reached and it should
be replaced.
MAINTENANCE
To reduce the risk of injury and
damage, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in
liquid or allow a liquid to flow in-
side them.
WARNING!
Disposing of Nickel-Cadmium Battery Packs
Nickel-Cadmium battery packs are recyclable. Under various state and local
laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste
stream. Return the battery pack to the nearest MILWAUKEE Branch Office/
Service Center or dispose of your battery pack according to federal, state
and local regulations.
Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger to the nearest service
center listed on the back cover of this operator's manual.
Battery Pack Warranty
Battery packs for cordless tools are warranted for one year from the date
of purchase.
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from charger and tool vents. Keep tool handles clean,
dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean
the tool, battery pack and charger 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.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of explosion,
never burn a battery pack even if
it is damaged, dead or completely
discharged.
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the charger and remove the
battery pack from the charger or tool
before performing any mainte-
nance. Never disassemble the tool,
battery pack or charger. Contact a
MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL
repairs.
WARNING!
WARRANTY
Every MILWAUKEE product is warranted to be free from defects in material
and workmanship. MILWAUKEE will repair or replace any product which
examination proves to be defective in material or workmanship.
Limitations: This warranty does not cover: 1) repairs made or attempted
by other than MILWAUKEE or MILWAUKEE Authorized Service Station
personnel; 2) normal wear and tear; 3) abuse; 4) misuse; 5) improper
maintenance; 6) continued use after partial failure; 7) tools that have been
modified; or product used with an improper accessory.
Battery Packs are warranted for one (1) year from the date of purchase.
Should a problem develop, return the complete product to any
MILWAUKEE
Factory Service Center or MILWAUKEE Authorized Service Station, freight
prepaid and insured. If inspection shows the problem is caused by a defect
in material or workmanship, all repairs or a replacement will be made at no
charge and the product will be returned, transportation prepaid. No other
warranty, written or verbal, is authorized.
THE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT REMEDIES DESCRIBED HEREIN ARE
EXCLUSIVE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MILWAUKEE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING
LOSS OF PROFITS.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED WHETHER FOR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
USE OR PURPOSE.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have
other rights that vary from state to state. In those states that do not
allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations of inciden-
tal or consequential damages, the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you.