![background image](http://html1.mh-extra.com/html/milwaukee/m18-2688-20/m18-2688-20_operators-manual_1799333005.webp)
5
APPLICATIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
remove or attach accessory tips
until tool has cooled to room temperature.
Types of Nozzles
•
Hook Nozzle - Surrounding heat for thin pipe weld-
ing, soft soldering copper pipes, tube shaping and
shrinking of shrink tubes.
•
Air Reduction Nozzle - Intensified, spot directed heat
for corners, plexiglas bending and soldering.
•
Deflector Nozzle - Deflected heat protects glass
window panes when removing paint and putty.
•
Air Spreader Nozzle - Directs heat over large areas for
drying, removing paint, floor coverings, and vinyl tops.
Removing Paint
WARNING!
Read safety instructions for removing
paint before proceeding with paint removal.
1. Place nozzle approximately 1" away from work
surface.
2. Pass nozzle back and forth over a small area of
workpiece.
3. When paint starts to blister, then remove heat.
4. Remove paint using a sharp-edged putty knife.
Heat Shrinking
1. Attach an air reduction or hook nozzle to the heat
gun.
2. To heat shrink tubing, apply heat to the workpiece
using a side to side motion until tubing has shrunk.
Remove heat immediately.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
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 facility for ALL repairs.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool
operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger
to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. After six
months to one year, depending on use, return the
tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE
service facility for inspection.
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 prop
-
erly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a
MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal in-
jury and damage, never immerse
your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or
allow a liquid to flow inside them.
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles
clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain clean-
ing 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 deter-
gents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or
combustible solvents around tools.
Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest service center.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING
Use only recommended accesso-
ries. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.
SERVICE - UNITED STATES
1-800-SAWDUST
(1.800.729.3878)
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM CST
or visit
www.milwaukeetool.com
Contact Corporate After Sales Service Technical
Support with technical, service/repair, or warranty
questions.
Email: [email protected]
Become a Heavy Duty Club Member at
www.milwaukeetool.com to receive important
notifications regarding your tool purchases.
SERVICE - CANADA
Milwaukee Tool (Canada) Ltd
1.800.268.4015
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST
or visit www.milwaukeetool.ca
LIMITED WARRANTY
USA & CANADA
Every MILWAUKEE power tool* (see exceptions below) is warranted
to the original purchaser only to be free from defects in material and
workmanship. Subject to certain exceptions, MILWAUKEE will repair
or replace any part on an electric power tool which, after examination,
is determined by MILWAUKEE to be defective in material or workman
-
ship for a period of five (5) years** after the date of purchase unless
otherwise noted. Return of the power tool to a MILWAUKEE factory
Service Center location or MILWAUKEE Authorized Service Station,
freight prepaid and insured, is required. A copy of the proof of purchase
should be included with the return product. This warranty does not
apply to damage that MILWAUKEE determines to be from repairs
made or attempted by anyone other than MILWAUKEE authorized
personnel, misuse, alterations, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of
maintenance, or accidents.
Normal Wear: Many power tools need periodic parts replacement and
service to achieve best performance. This warranty does not cover
repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part including,
but not limited to, chucks, brushes, cords, saw shoes, blade clamps,
o-rings, seals, bumpers, driver blades, pistons, strikers, lifters, and
bumper cover washers.
*This warranty does not cover Air Nailers & Staplers; Airless Paint
Sprayer; Cordless Battery Packs; Gasoline Driven Portable Power
Generators; Hand Tools; Hoist – Electric, Lever & Hand Chain; M12™
Heated Gear; Reconditioned Product; and Test & Measurement
Products. There are separate and distinct warranties available for
these products.
**The warranty period for Job Site Radios, M12™ Power Port, M18™
Power Source, Jobsite Fan and Trade Titan™ Industrial Work Carts is
one (1) year from the date of purchase. The warranty period for the
Drain Cleaning Cables is two (2) years from the date of purchase. The
warranty period for the M18™ Compact Heat Gun is three (3) years
from the date of purchase. The warranty period for the LED in the LED
Work Light and the LED Upgrade Bulb for the Work Light is the lifetime
of the product subject to the limitations above. If during normal use
the LED or LED Bulb fails, the part will be replaced free of charge.