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Maintaining Tool
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 ser-
vice facility for:
•
Lubrication
•
Brush inspection and replacement
•
Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears, spindles,
bearings, housing, etc.)
•
Electrical inspection (battery pack, charger, motor)
•
Testing to assure proper mechanical and electrical operation
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.
Maintaining Battery Pack
MILWAUKEE battery packs will operate for many years and/or hundreds
of cycles when they are maintained and used according to these instruc-
tions.
A battery pack that is stored for six months without being used will dis-
charge 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 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 per-
forms 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 build-
ing 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 dis-
charging 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.
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, chlori-
nated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents containing
ammonia. Never use flammable or combustible solvents around tools.
MAINTENANCE
RBRC Battery Recycling Seals
The RBRC™ Battery Recycling Seals (see "Symbology") on your tool bat-
tery 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 near-
est 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. 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 ser-
vice 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.
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.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of personal 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.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of explosion, never burn
a battery pack even if it is damaged, dead or
completely discharged.
WARNING!
FIVE YEAR TOOL LIMITED WARRANTY
Every
MILWAUKEE tool is tested before leaving the factory and is war-
ranted 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 defec-
tive 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 pre-
paid 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 exclu-
sions may not apply to you. This warranty applies to the United States,
Canada, and Mexico only.
