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CAUTION

To prevent damage to the cable, do not 

use in larger diameter pipes.

Cable Installation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, wear 

safety goggles or glasses with side 

shields. Always wear leather gloves. The cable is 

under pressure and can uncoil unexpectedly. Cable 

tip may be sharp.

Remove the cable for cleaning after each use. Differ-

ent size and types of cables are available for different 

applications.

To remove the cable:

1.  Remove the battery pack and set the front handle to 

the feed position 

 according to the instructions in 

"Controlling the Cable".

2. Pull the cable out through the front handle until the 

end of cable indicator is reached 

 .

NOTE:

 Cable will appear stuck once the end of cable 

indicator is reached.

3. Set the front handle to the neutral position and pull 

out the remaining cable.

To install the cable:

1.  Remove the battery pack and set the front handle to 

the locked position 

 

 according to the instructions 

in "Controlling the Cable".

2. Insert the cable through the nose of the tool until the 

cable catches.

3. Set the front handle to the feed position 

 and 

continue feeding the cable through the front handle.

4. Remove the protective tip cover from new cables 

before use.

Cable Attachment Installation

To install the attachment:

Snap the attachment coupler into the cable coupler.  

Test the cable before inserting into the drain to make 

sure the attachment does not fall off during use.

To remove the attachment:

Insert the pin key into the coupling hole and pull attach-

ment off of cable.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING

Recharge only with the charger 

-

manual supplied with your charger and battery.

Removing/Inserting the Battery

To 

remove

 the battery, push in the release buttons and 

pull the battery pack away from the tool.

WARNING

Always remove battery pack before 

changing or removing accessories. 

To 

insert

 the battery, slide the pack into the body of the 

tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.

WARNING

recommended for this tool. Others 

may be hazardous.
Always store tool in its bucket to avoid damage 

to the cable.

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No. ..................................................M18 FDCPF8

Volts ...................................................................18  DC

Cable Spin No Load RPM ................................0 - 600

Cable Feed Speed Inches/Second .....0-203mm (0-8")

Battery Type ..................................................... M18™

Charger Type .................................................... M18™

Recommended Ambient 

   Operating Temperature ....................-17°C to 51°C

SYMBOLOGY

 

  

V

V

olts

 Direct 

Current

 

  No-Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)

 

 

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

6

8

5

7

1

3

4

9

11

1. Cable

2. Front handle/Twist lock

 

 3. Rubber drum shield

4. Drum cover

5. Forward/reverse switch

6. Handle

7. Trigger switch

8. Flat tool base

9. LED

10. Cable feed icon

11. Cable lock icon

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10

 

 

Only wear leather gloves

Do not allow battery to contact 

corrosive or conductive fluid.

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Summary of Contents for M18 FDCPF8

Page 1: ...Cat No M18 FDCPF8 M18 FUEL DRAIN SNAKE WITH CABLE DRIVE LOCKING FEED SYSTEM OPERATOR S MANUAL To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual WARNING...

Page 2: ...2...

Page 3: ...ool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of t...

Page 4: ...or risk of injury excessive temperature perature above 130 C 265 F may cause explosion Followallcharginginstructionsanddonotcharge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature Charging range may...

Page 5: ...ation To install the attachment Snap the attachment coupler into the cable coupler Test the cable before inserting into the drain to make sure the attachment does not fall off during use To remove the...

Page 6: ...n the clog is reached pull the front handle into the locked position Move the tool in a back and forth motion while spinning the cable until the obstruction is cleared Repeat until the drain is clear...

Page 7: ...Storing the Drain Snake Storing the Drain Snake 1 Make sure cable is fully retracted into the tool 2 Set the front handle to the neutral position and the forward reverse switch to the locked po sitio...

Page 8: ...2 Landing Drive Mangere Auckland 2022 New Zealand Designed by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp Professionally Made in China for Milwaukee Tool Australia Milwaukee Tool New Zealand Printed in China WARRAN...

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