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jaws (see “Specifications”).

Do not attempt to cut other materials or sizes 

specified for the jaws

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1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Remove cutting jaws from tool.

WARNING

Blades are 

from cutting 

sharp. Keep hands away

edge. Laceration can

 

the cutting edge.

6.

7.

occur.

3. Loosen, do not remove, the socket screws using

a 5 mm hex wrench. 

4. Carefully slide the blade out of the jaws, keeping

OPERATION

Securely tighten socket screws.

NOTE:

 The tightening of the socket screws may

out of jaws, and away from cutting edges!

Repeat for other blade. Always change blades as

a set.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of explosion, 

electric  shock  and  property 

damage, do not use on live electrical lines. 

Tool  is  NOT  insulated.  Contact  with  a  live 

circuit could result in severe injury or death. Turn 

off power before making a cut. Never cut gas or 

water lines.

Blade is sharp. Keep hands away from cutting 

edges and moving parts. Avoid cutting 

short  pieces  of  material  that  put  hands 

near blades. Laceration and amputation 

can occur.

Always  remove  battery  pack  before  changing 

or removing accessories. Only use accessories 
may be hazardous.

To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles 

or glasses with side shields.

Cutting

Before  cutting,  ensure  retaining  pin  is  properly 

seated, and blade socket screws are tight. 

ASSEMBLY

-

WARNING

Recharge  only  with  the  charger

1. Insert the workpiece squarely between the blades.

Do not attempt to make angled cuts as it will dam-

age the workpiece and blades.
Ensure the workpiece is straight and centered in

the jaws. Keep hands away from blades.

3. Pull and hold the trigger through the operation.

When the cut is complete, the blades will separate 

and the tool will shut off. Release the trigger.

NOTE:

 Workpiece may move slightly during the cut.

4. Two LEDs will light when the trigger is pulled.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury

cut recommended materials for the

, only

WARNING

Always remove battery pack before

manual supplied with your charger and battery.

Inserting/Removing the Battery

To 

remove

 the battery, push in the release buttons 

and pull the battery pack away from the tool.

To 

insert

 the battery, slide the pack into the body 

of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No. ...................................................M18 HCC

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

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

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

( ACSR) Jaws (Cat. No. 49-16-2773) 

Jaw Type

 ..... Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced

Maximum Capacity ........................................ACSR

Guy Wire: 10mm (3/8") Non-EHS

Rebar: 10mm (3/8")

Ground Rod: 10mm (3/8")

Replacement Blades ..............Cat. No. 48-44-0412

(Cat. No. 49-16-2772)

Jaw Type

 ..............Copper/Aluminium Jaws (Cu/Al)

Maximum Capacity ...........Copper Cable - 400mm

2

Aluminium Cable - 400mm

2

 *

Replacement Blades .............. Cat. No. 48-44-0411
with a diameter less than 31mm (1.225")

Copper/Aluminium Jaws will cut any aluminium cable

Changing the Blades

Replace  the  blades  when  they  become  dull, 

rounded,chipped,  or  damaged.  Always  replace 

blades  as  a  set.Use  only 

MILWAUKEE

®

  blades 

and  cutting  jaws.  Refer  to  Specifications  for 

replacement blade numbers.

changing  or  removing  accesso-

-

mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.

Blades are sharp. Keep hands away from cutting 

edge. Laceration can occur. 

®

Inserting/Removing the Cutting Jaws

Use only 

MILWAUKEE

 cutting jaws. Do not use with

 

other jaw types. Other jaw types can cause damage 

to the tool.

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Remove  the  locking  thumb  screw  (when  used)

from the back of the retaining pin.

3. Push in, then rotate the retaining pin counterclock-

wise 90°  . The pin will pop out.

4. Insert the cutting jaws. Line up the center hole with

the retaining pin.

5. Push in the retaining pin, then rotate clockwise

90°  .

6. Insert and hand tighten the locking thumb screw.

NOTE: Use the locking thumb screw to prevent the

retaining pin from being unintentionally loosened.

A loose retaining pin may damage the tool.

7. Rotate the jaws to the desired angle.

CAUTION

To a

operate the 

void dama

tool 

ge to the

without the 

 tool, do not

retain-

 

ing pin fully inserted and locked into position.

Damage to the cylinder may occur.

To learn more about the ONE-KEY™ functionality 

for this tool, please reference the Quick Start guide 

included  with  this  product  or  go  to 

milwaukeetools.com.au/ONE-KEY.  To  download 

the  ONE-KEY  app,  visit  the App  Store  or  Google 

Play from your smart device.

ONE-KEY™

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