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1. Install battery pack.
2. Press and hold the Power button   to turn on the

tool (the Power button's green LED ring will light).

3. The Low Battery LED indicates when the battery

Do not use the tool unless you thoroughly under-
stand the actuation mode selected. 
Remove battery pack and fasteners before leaving 
the work area, moving the tool to another location, 
or handing the tool to another person. Failure to do 
so could result in serious injury.
Do not use this tool for fastening electrical 
cables. It is not designed for electric cable 
installation and may damage the insulation of 
electric cables thereby causing electric shock 

To avoid serious injury, do not attempt to prevent 

the work. Keep face and body away from the tool. 
During normal use, the tool will recoil immediately 
after driving a fastener. This is a normal function 
of the tool. Restriction to the recoil can result in a 
second fastener being driven when the tool is in 

let the tool do the work, and do not place a second 
hand on top of the tool.

Power/Actuation Selection 

4. Press and hold the MODE button to toggle

between single sequential actuation mode and
contact (bump) actuation mode.

tool.

Single Sequential Actuation Operation

5. Press and hold the Power button 

Single Sequential Actuation

 - 

The workpiece contact and then the 

sequence to drive a fastener.

      

Contact (Bump) Actuation

 -  

The workpiece contact and the trigger 
can be activated in any sequence to 
drive a fastener.

Contact (Bump) Actuation Operation

Contact Actua
depending on your use.

Multiple actuations:

2. Push the tool against the work surface, compressing

the workpiece contact.

3. Pull the trigger to drive the fastener. 

tool from the workpiece.

Single actuation:

2. Pull and hold the trigger.
3. Push the tool against the work surface, compress-

ing the workpiece contact to drive the fastener.

4. Continue to hold the trigger and repeat workpiece

contact.

Reload Indicator

To indicate that the magazine is almost empty of fas-
teners (about 4-5 left), the workpiece contact will not 
compress, preventing operation under usual pressure. 
Install more fasteners to continue working.

WARNING

NEVER wedge or hold back the

2. Push the tool against the work surface, compressing

the workpiece contact.

3. Pull the trigger to drive the fastener. 

tool from the workpiece.

workpiece contact mechanism dur-

ing operation of the tool. Never attempt to clear a 
jammed workpiece contact by grasping the dis-
charge area of the tool. Doing so could result in 
serious injury.
To avoid serious injury, do not attempt to prevent 

the work. Keep face and body away from the tool. 
During normal use, the tool will recoil immediately 
after driving a fastener. This is a normal function 
of the tool. Restriction to the recoil can result in a 
second fastener being driven when the tool is in 

let the tool do the work, and do not place a second 
hand on top of the tool.

WARNING

NEVER wedge or hold back the

workpiece contact mechanism dur-

ing operation of the tool. Never attempt to clear a 
jammed workpiece contact by grasping the dis-
charge area of the tool. Doing so could result in 
serious injury.

WARNING

To avoid serious injury, do not 
attempt to prevent the recoil by 

holding the tool too firmly against the work.

WARNING

To avoid serious injury, do not 
attempt to prevent the recoil by 

holding the tool too firmly against the work.

WARNING

Understand actuation process 
before use.

WARNING

To avoid serious injury, do not 
attempt to prevent the recoil by 

holding the tool too firmly against the work.

Power
button

Low

Battery 

LED

Actuation 

Indicator 

LED

Actuation 

LED

Indicator 

Temperature Protection Mode

When the tool is turned on at extreme Cold/Hot 
temperature ranges (nearing -20°C (-4°F) and/or 
70°C (158°F) the tool will enter temperature 
protection mode to avoid damage to the tool. The 
tool will not function in this mode and the Power 
button and both Actuation Indicator LEDs will 
alternate flashing. Once the temperature is 
suitable, the tool and LEDs will return to normal 
operation. 

Summary of Contents for M18 FN15GA

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Cat No M18 FN15GA M18 FUEL 15 GAUGE ANGLED FINISHING NAILER WARNING To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual ...

Page 2: ...f the power tool in unexpected situations If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used Use of dust collection can reduce dust related hazards Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles A careless action can cause severe injury within...

Page 3: ...ling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are lead from lead based paint crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To r...

Page 4: ...leasethepusher 4 Slide the nails back and out of the nail slot Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material Electric tools and electronic equipment that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility Regulatory Compliance Mark RCM This product meets applicable regulatory requirements WARNIN...

Page 5: ...Indicator To indicate that the magazine is almost empty of fas teners about 4 5 left the workpiece contact will not compress preventing operation under usual pressure Install more fasteners to continue working WARNING NEVER wedge or hold back the 2 Push the tool against the work surface compressing the workpiece contact 3 Pull the trigger to drive the fastener tool from the workpiece workpiece con...

Page 6: ...tool must operate Release the trigger The driver must move up Select the Contact Actuation Operation Holding the workpiece contact away from the WARNING Always point the tool away from yourself and others when installing or removing fasteners Failure to do so could result in injury Failure to do so could result in injury To reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others test the tool before begi...

Page 7: ... 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...

Page 8: ...ralia Toll Free Telephone Number 1300 645 928 New Zealand Toll Free Telephone Number 0800 645 928 or visit milwaukeetool com au milwaukeetool co nz Please refer to Australian and New Zealand warranty supplied with tool This warranty applies only to product sold by authorised dealers in Australia and New Zealand 961014124 01A Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation 13135 West Lisbon Road Brookfield Wis...

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