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BATTERIES

Use only System M18 chargers for charging System M18 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 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 life-time, the battery packs have to be fully

charged, after use.
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.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legisla-

tion 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 leak. Check with forwarding company for further advice

BATTERY PACK PROTECTION

In extremely high torque, binding, stalling and short circuit

situations that cause high current draw, the tool will stop for about

2 seconds and then the tool will turn OFF. To reset, remove the

battery pack from the tool and replace it.

Under extreme circumstances, the internal temperature of the

battery pack could raise too much. If this happens, the fuel gauge

will flash until the battery pack cooled down. After the lights go off,

the work may continue. Place the battery on the charger to charge

and reset it.

MAINTENANCE

Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the

appliance.
Be sure to disconnect the tool from the power supply before

attaching or removing the saw blade.
Replace the table insert when worn
Clean tool and guarding system with dry cloth.
The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all times.
Use only Milwaukee accessories and Milwaukee spare parts. Should

components need to be replaced which have not been described,

please contact one of our Milwaukee service agents (see our list of

guarantee/service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. Please state

the Article No. as well as the machine type printed on the label

and order the drawing at your local service agents or directly at:

Techtronic Industries GmbH, Max-Eyth-Straße 10, 71364 Winnen-

den, Germany.

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described

under “Technical Data” fulfills all the relevant provisions of the

directives
2011/65/EU (RoHS)

2006/42/EC