Milwaukee HD18 AG115, Original Instructions Manual

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Store the battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged condition
Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.
BATTERY PACK PROTECTION
The battery pack has overload protection that protects it
from being overloaded and helps to ensure long life.
Under extreme stress the battery electronics switch off the
machine automatically. To restart, switch the machine off
and then on again. If the machine does not start up again,
the battery pack may have discharged completely. In this
case it must be recharged in the battery charger.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods
Legislation requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in
accordance with local, national and international provisions
and regulations.
• The user can transport the batteries by road without
further requirements.
• Commercial transport of Lithium-Ion batteries by third
parties is subject to Dangerous Goods regulations.
Transport preparation and transport are exclusively to be
carried out by appropriately trained persons and the
process has to be accompanied by corresponding experts.
When transporting batteries:
• Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected and
insulated to prevent short circuit.
• Ensure that battery pack is secured against movement
within packaging.
• Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leak.
Check with forwarding company for further advice
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CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER!
Remove the battery pack before starting any
work on the machine.
Please read the instructions carefully before
starting the machine.
Always wear goggles when using the
machine.
Wear gloves!
Do not use force.
Only for grinding.
Only for cutting work.
Accessory - Not included in standard
equipment, available as an accessory.
Do not dispose electric tools, batteries/
rechargeable batteries together with household
waste material.
Electric tools and batteries that have reached
the end of their life must be collected separately
and returned to an environmentally compatible
recycling facility.
Check with your local authority or retailer for
recycling advice and collection point.
European Conformity Mark
National mark of conformity Ukraine
EurAsian Conformity Mark.
ENGLISH
Safety Warnings Specifi c for Sanding Operations:
a) Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper.
Follow manufacturers recommendations, when
selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding paper extending
beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and
may cause snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback.
Safety Warnings Specifi c for Wire Brushing Operations:
a) Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush
even during ordinary operation. Do not overstress the
wires by applying excessive load to the brush. The wire
bristles can easily penetrate light clothing and/or skin.
b) If the use of a guard is recommended for wire
brushing, do not allow any interference of the wire
wheel or brush with the guard. Wire wheel or brush may
expand in diameter due to work load and centrifugal forces.
Additional Safety and Working Instructions
When grinding metal, fl ying sparks are produced. Take care
that no persons are endangered. Because of the danger of
fi re, no combustible materials should be located in the
vicinity (spark fl ight zone). Do not use dust extraction.
Avoid fl ying sparks and sanding dust hit your body.
Never reach into the danger area of the machine when it is
running.
Immediately switch off the machine in case of considerable
vibrations or if other malfunctions occur. Check the machine
in order to fi nd out the cause.
Under extreme conditions (e.g. smooth-grinding metals with
the arbour and vulcanized fi bre grinding disk), signifi cant
contamination can build up on the inside of the angle grinder
(metal residue/deposits). For safety reasons, in such
conditions a ground fault interrupter must be connected in
series. If the ground fault interrupter trips the machine must
be sent for service.
Sawdust and splinters must not be removed while the
machine is running.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household
refuse or by burning them. Milwaukee Distributors off er to
retrieve old batteries to protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects
(short circuit risk).
Use only System C 18 chargers for charging System C 18
battery packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
Never break open battery packs and chargers and store
only in dry rooms. Keep dry at all times.
Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under
extreme load or extreme temperatures. In case of contact
with battery acid wash it off immediately with soap and
water. In case of eye contact rinse thoroughly for at least 10
minutes and immediately seek medical attention.
Warning! To reduce the risk of fi re, personal injury, and
product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in fl uid or al-low a fl uid to fl ow
inside them. Corrosive or conductive fl uids, such as
seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach
containing products, etc., Can cause a short circuit.
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
The angle grinder is intended for grinding and cutting metal,
stone and ceramic materials as well as sanding and wire
brushing.
Use the safety guard from the accessories range when
performing out cutting work.
Please refer to the instructions supplied by the accessory
manufacturer
The machine is suitable only for working without water.
WORKING INSTRUCTIONS
For accessories intended to be fi tted with threaded hole
wheel, ensure that the thread in the wheel is long enough to
accept the spindle length.
Always use and store the cutting and grinding disks
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Always use the correct guard for cutting and grinding.
Always use guard with cutting guide from the accessories
range for cutting stone.
The grinding surface of the centre depressed wheels must
be mounted min. 2 mm below the plane of the guard lip.
The adjusting nut must be tightened before starting to work
with the machine.
Always use the auxiliary handle.
The workpiece must be fi xed if it is not heavy enough to be
steady. Never move the workpiece towards the rotating disk
by hand.
MAINTENANCE
The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all
times.
Use only Milwaukee accessories and spare parts. Should
components need to be replaced which have not been
described, please contact one of our Milwaukee service
agents (see our list of guarantee/service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered.
Please state the Article No. as well as the machine type
printed on the label and order the drawing at your local
service agents or directly at: Techtronic Industries GmbH,
Max-Eyth-Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany.
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product
described under “Technical Data” fulfi lls all the relevant
regulations and the directives 2011/65/EU (RoHs), 2014/30/
EU, 2006/42/EC, and the following harmonized standards
have been used:
EN 60745-1:2009+A11:2010
EN 60745-2-3:2011+A2:2013+A11:2014+A12:2014+A13:2015
EN 55014-1:2017
EN 55014-2:2015
EN 50581:2012
Winnenden, 2017-11-30
Alexander Krug
Managing Director
Authorized to compile the technical fi le.
Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10
71364 Winnenden
Germany
BATTERIES
Battery packs which have not been used for some time
should be recharged before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the
performance of the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure
to heat or sunshine (risk of overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept
clean.
For an optimum life-time, the battery packs have to be fully
charged, after used.
To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery
pack from the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C
and away from moisture