Milwaukee M18 FHZ, User Manual

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Plunge cuts without predrilling a hole are possible with soft
materials (wood, light building materials for walls). Harder
materials (metals) must
fi rst be drilled with a hole corresponding
to the size of the saw blade.
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 accept old
batteries to protect the 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 the 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 the
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
This reciprocating saw cuts wood, plastic, and metal. It can cut
straight lines, curves, and internal cut-outs. It cuts pipes and it
can cut
fl ush to a surface.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.
BATTERIES
Battery packs which have not been used for some time should
be recharged before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50°C 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, after use, the battery packs have to
be fully charged.
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
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 too high. If this happens, the battery
shuts down.
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.
● 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 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 centres (see our list of
guarantee or service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. State
the product type and the serial number on the label, and order
the drawing at your local service centres.
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CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER!
Remove the battery pack before starting
any work on the product.
Read the instructions carefully before
starting the product.
Wear gloves
Always wear goggles when using the
product.