Milwaukee M12-18FC, User Manual

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CHARACTERISTICS
After inserting the battery into the reception of the charger
the battery will automatically be charged (red control lamp is
illuminated continuously).
When a hot or cold battery pack is inserted into the charger
(fl ashing red lamp), charging will begin automatically once the
battery reaches the correct charging temperature (0°C...65°C).
The max. charging current is fl owing when the temperature of
the Li-Ion-battery is between 0°C and 65°C.
The battery’s charging time is between 1 min and 20 min (at
1.5 Ah), depending on the state of discharge.
Once the battery is fully charged, the LED on the charger
changes from red to green.
Remove the battery pack from the tool for charging when
convenient for you and your job. Milwaukee batteries do
not develop a “memory” when charged after only a partial
discharge. It is not necessary to run down the battery pack
before placing it on the charger.
As a general practice, it is best to unplug battery chargers and
remove batteries when not in use. No battery pack damage
will occur, however, if the charger and battery pack are left
plugged in.
If both LEDs fl ash alternately then the rechargeable battery is
either not fully pushed in or there is a fault with the battery or
charger. Take the charger and battery out of use immediately
for safety reasons and have them inspected by a Milwaukee
customer service centre.
Both 12V and 18V battery packs can be inserted into the
charger at the same time, but they will be charged one after the
other. The fi rst battery pack to be inserted will be the fi rst one to
be charged. The red LED for the second battery pack will fl ash
slowly to indicate that the charging process has not begun yet.
LIGHT INDICATORS
Continuous red Charging
Slow fl ashing
green Approaching full
charge
Continuous green Charging complete
Fast fl ashing red Battery is too hot/
cold - charging
will begin when
battery reaches
correct charging
temperature
Slow fl ashing red Battery charge
is pending -
charging will
begin when the
fi rst pack is fully
charged
Flashing red/
green Damaged or
faulty battery
pack
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.
MAINTENANCE
If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only
be replaced by a repair shop appointed by the manufacturer,
because special purpose tools are required.
Use only Milwaukee accessories and Milwaukee 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