Milwaukee 48-59-0260, Operator'S Manual

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Keep your battery pack and charger in good repair by adopting a regular
maintenance program. After six months to one year, depending on use,
return the battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE service facility for:
• Electrical inspection
• Testing to assure proper mechanical and electrical
operation
Maintaining Battery Pack
MILWAUKEE Nickel-Cadmium and Nickel-Metal Hydride 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.
To maximize battery life:
Before placing a battery pack into the charger, let it cool/warm to
between: NiCd 41°-113°F ( 5°C - 45°C)
NiMH 41°-95°F ( 5°C - 35°C)
Maintenance charge batteries overnight or on occasion to increase
performance.
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
inside them.
WARNING!
RBRC Battery Recycling Seals
The RBRC™ Battery Recycling Seals on your tool battery packs indicate that
MILWAUKEE has arranged for the recycling of that battery pack with the
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC). At the end of your
battery pack’s useful life, return the battery pack to a MILWAUKEE Branch
Office/Service Center or the participating retailer nearest you. For more
information, visit the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org.
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.
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. Pull back dust covers
and blow out with compressed air. 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 flam-
mable 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 maintenance. Never disassemble the tool,
battery pack or charger. Contact a MILWAUKEE service facil-
ity for ALL repairs.
WARNING!
FIVE YEAR TOOL LIMITED WARRANTY
Every MILWAUKEE tool is tested before leaving the factory and is
warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
MILWAUKEE will repair or replace (at MILWAUKEE ’s discretion), without
charge, any tool (including battery chargers) which examination proves to
be defective in material or workmanship from five (5) years after the date
of purchase. Return the tool and a copy of the purchase receipt or other
proof of purchase to a MILWAUKEE Factory Service/Sales Support Branch
location or MILWAUKEE Authorized Service Station, freight prepaid and
insured. This warranty does not cover damage from repairs made or
attempted by other than MILWAUKEE authorized personnel, abuse, normal
wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents.
Battery Packs, Flashlights, and Radios are warranted for one (1) year from
the date of purchase.
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 EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRAN-
TIES, OR CONDITIONS, WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED FOR
MERCHANTABLILITY 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 and province to province. In those states that
do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, the above limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you. This warranty applies to the United States, Canada, and Mexico only.