Milwaukee M18 FBS85, User Manual

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health. Do not inhale the dust. Wear a suitable dust protection
mask.
Do not use the product near any materials that present a
danger to health.
Turn o
ff
the product immediately if the insertion tool stalls. Do
not turn on the product 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:
●
The insertion tool is tilted in the workpiece to be machined.
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The insertion tool has pierced through the material to be
machined.
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The product is overloaded.
Do not reach into the product while it is running.
The insertion tool may become hot during use.
WARNING! Danger of burns
●
when changing products
●
when setting the product down
Chips and splinters must not be removed while the product is
running.
When working on walls, ceiling, or fl oor, take care to avoid
electric cables and gas or water pipes.
Clamp your workpiece with a clamping device. Unclamped
workpieces can cause severe injury and damage.
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 o
ff
er to retrieve
old batteries to protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short
circuit risk).
No metal parts must be allowed to enter the battery section of
the charger (short circuit risk).
Use only M18 System chargers for charging M18 System
battery packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
Never break open battery packs and chargers, and store them
only in dry rooms. Keep battery packs and chargers 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 o
ff
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
product, battery pack, or charger in
fl uid or allow 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 band saw accurately cuts lengthwise in di
ff
erent types
of metals, such as metal pro fi les (UNISTRUT), pipes, metal
studs, channels, aluminium pro fi les, and metal sheets.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.
BATTERIES
Battery packs that 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 use.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, remove the battery
pack from the charger after 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
In extremely high torque, binding, stalling, and short circuit
situations that cause high current draw, the product stops for
about 2 seconds and then the product turns o
ff
.
To reset, release the trigger.
Under extreme circumstances, the internal temperature of the
battery could become to high. If this happens, the battery shuts
down.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods
Legislation requirements.
Transportation of lithium-ion batteries has to be done in
accordance with local, national and international provisions
and regulations.
●
Batteries can be transported 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 the battery pack is secured against movement
within packaging.
●
Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
Check with the forwarding company for further advice.
MAINTENANCE
The ventilation slots of the product must be kept clear at all
times.
Use only MILWAUKEE accessories and spare parts. Should
components that have not been described need to be replaced,
contact one of our MILWAUKEE service agents (see our list of
service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the product can be ordered.
State the product type and the serial number on the label, and
order the drawing at your local service centres.