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APPLICATIONS
WARNING
T
check work area for hidden
o reduce the risk of electric shock,
pipes
and wires before drilling or driving screws.
Drilling
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sure before starting. Too much pressure will slow the
will cause the bit to slide over the work area and dull
the point of the bit.
If the tool begins to stall, reduce pressure slightly to
allow the bit to regain speed. If the bit binds, reverse
the motor to free the bit from the workpiece.
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Drilling in Wood, Composition Materials and
Plastic
When drilling in wood, composition materials and
plastic, select the drill-only operating mode.
Drilling in Metal
When drilling in metal, select the drill-only operat-
ing mode. Use high speed steel twist drills or hole
Drilling in Masonry
When drilling in masonry, select the hammer drill
operating mode. Use high speed carbide-tipped bits.
Driving Screws and Nut Running
Overloading
Continuous overloading may cause permanent dam-
age to tool or battery pack.
WARNING
Maintaining Tool
WARNING
Use only recommended accesso-
ries. Others may be hazardous.
Cleaning
Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest service centre.
ACCESSORIES
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug the charger and
remove the battery pack from the charger or
tool before performing any maintenance. Never
disassemble the tool, battery pack or charger.
Contact a MILWAUKEE
®
service facility for ALL
repairs.
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
Inspect your 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 operate at full power with
a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on
the battery pack. If the tool still does not work
properly, return the tool, charger and battery pack,
to a MILWAUKEE ® service facility for repairs.
Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles
clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain
cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics
and other insulated parts. Some of these include
petrol, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner,
chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and
household detergents containing ammonia. Never
use flammable or combustible solvents around
tools.
To reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage, never
immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in
liquid or allow a liquid to flow inside them.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
milwaukeetool.com.au / milwaukeetool.co.nz or
contact a distributor.
saws. Use a centre punch to start the hole.
Lubricate drill bits with cutting oil when drilling in
iron or steel. Use a coolant when drilling in
nonferrous metals such as copper, brass or
aluminium. Back the material to prevent binding
and distortion on breakthrough.
Start the drill slowly, gradually increasing speed as
you drill. When drilling into wood, use wood augers
or twist drill bits. Always use sharp bits. When using
twist drill bits, pull the bit out of the hole frequently
to clear chips from the bit flutes. To reduce the
chance of splintering, back work with a piece of
scrap wood. Select low speeds for plastics with a
low melting point.
Drill a pilot hole when driving screws into thick or
hard materials. Set the torque selector collar to the
proper position and set the speed to low. Use the
proper style and size screwdriver bit for the type of
screw you are using. With the screwdriver bit in the
screw, place the tip of the screw on the workpiece
and apply firm pressure before pulling the trigger.
Screws can be removed by reversing the motor.
Drilling soft masonry materials such as cinder block
requires little pressure. Hard materials like concrete
require more pressure. A smooth, even flow of dust
indicates the proper drilling rate. Do not let the bit
spin in the hole without cutting. Do not use water to
settle dust or to cool bit. Both actions will damage
the carbide.