Milwaukee M12 FCOT, User Manual

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Use protective equipment. Always wear safety glasses when
working with the product. The use of protective clothing is
recommended, such as dust mask, protective gloves, sturdy
non-slip footwear, helmet, and ear defenders.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury in applications that
produce a considerable amount of dust, use a MILWAUKEE
dust extraction solution in accordance with the solution’s
operating instructions.
The dust produced when using this product may be harmful to
health. Do not inhale the dust. Wear a suitable dust protection
mask.
Do not machine any materials that present a danger to health
(e.g., asbestos).
Switch the product off immediately if the insertion tool stalls!
Do not switch the product on again while the insertion tool is
stalled, as doing so could trigger a sudden recoil with a high
reactive force. Determine why the insertion tool stalled and
rectify this, paying heed to the safety instructions.
The possible causes may be:
● it is tilted in the workpiece to be machined
● it has pierced through the material to be machined
● the power tool is overloaded
Do not reach into the product while it is running.
The insertion tool may become hot during use.
● when changing tools
● when setting the product down
When working in walls, ceiling, or fl oor, take care to avoid
electric cables and gas or water pipes.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the
product.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse
or by burning them. MILWAUKEE distributors offer to retrieve
old batteries to protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short
circuit risk).
Use only System M12 chargers for charging System M12
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.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
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 allow 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
This cut-off product is intended to be used to cut different
materials.
Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal
use.
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 lifetime, 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.
● Store the battery packs in a 30%–50% charged condition.
● Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.
BATTERY PACK PROTECTION LI-ION BATTERY
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
product automatically. To restart, switch the product off and
then on again. If the product 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 that leak.
Check with forwarding company for further advice.
MAINTENANCE
The ventilation slots of the product must be kept clear at all
times.
Be sure to disconnect the product from the power supply
before attaching or removing the saw blade.
Clean product and guarding system with dry cloth. Certain
cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other
insulated parts. Keep the apparatus handle clean, dry, and free
of spilt oil or grease. Check the function of guards. Regular