Milwaukee M18 Manual Del Operador página 4

ASSEMBLY
Recharge only with the charger
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specified for the battery. For spe-
cific charging instructions, read the operator's
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
Always lock the trigger or remove
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the battery pack any time the tool
is not in use.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
Only use accessories specifically
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recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, always use a side
handle when using this tool. Always brace or
hold securely.
Adjusting the Side Handle Position
1. Loosen the side handle by unscrewing the side
handle grip until the side handle rotates freely.
2. Rotate the side handle to the desired position.
3. Tighten the side handle grip securely.
Setting the Depth Gauge
1. Press in the clamping lever.
2. Slide the depth gauge rod backward or forward
until it is set for the desired depth.
NOTE: The drilling depth is the distance between
the tip of the bit and the tip of the depth gauge rod.
3. Release the clamping lever.
Drilling
Depth
Installing Drill Bits and Chisels
NOTE: Only use accessories with SDS or SDS Plus
shanks.
Be sure that the shank of the bit is clean. Dirt particles
may cause the bit to line up improperly. Do not use
bits larger than the maximum recommended capacity
of the drill because gear damage or motor overload-
ing may result. For best performance, be sure that
the bit is properly sharpened and the shank is lightly
greased before use.
1. Insert the bit or chisel into the nose of the tool.
2. Rotate bit slowly until it aligns with the locking
mechanism.
3. Push bit into tool until it locks.
4. Check that the bit is locked properly; it should be
possible to pull the bit back and forth slightly (about
1/4").
5. To remove bits and chisels, pull bit holder release
collar toward the rear of tool and remove bit.
NOTE: Use caution when handling hot bits and
chisels.
OPERATION
To reduce the risk of injury, always
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remove battery pack before chang-
ing or removing accessories. Only use acces-
sories specifically recommended for this tool.
Others may be hazardous.
Keep hands away from the bit and all moving parts.
Always wear proper eye protection marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1.
When working in dusty situations, wear appro-
priate respiratory protection or use an OSHA
compliant dust extraction solution.
Always use a side handle when using this tool.
Always brace or hold securely.
Selecting Action
MILWAUKEE Rotary Hammers have three settings:
rotation only, rotary hammer, and hammer only.
Always allow the motor to come to a complete stop
before changing the mode selection to avoid dam-
age to the tool.
1. For rotation only, press in the
selector release button and
turn the selector lever so the
arrow on the lever points to
the twist drill symbol.
2. For rotary hammering, press
in the selector release button
and turn the selector lever so the arrow points to
the hammer and twist drill
3. For hammering only, press in the selector release
button and turn the selector lever so the arrow
points to the hammer symbol.
4. To freely rotate the bit to the desired angle for ham-
mering only, press in the selector release button
and turn the selector lever to the
follow step 3.
NOTE: To engage the hammering mechanism,
maintain pressure on the bit. When pressure on the
bit is released, the hammering action will stop.
Using the Control Switch
The control switch may be set to three positions:
forward, reverse and lock. Always allow the motor
to come to a complete stop before using the control
switch to avoid damage to the tool.
1. For forward (clockwise) rotation, push in the con-
trol switch from the right side of the tool. Check
the direction of rotation before use.
2. For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation, push in
the control switch from the left side of the tool.
Check direction of rotation before use.
3. To lock the trigger, push the control switch to the
center position. The trigger will not work while
the control switch is in the center locked position.
Always lock the trigger or remove the battery pack
any time the tool is not in use.
Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
1. To start the tool, grasp the handle(s) firmly and
pull the trigger.
NOTE: An LED is turned on when the trigger is
pulled and will go off shortly after the trigger is
released.
2. To vary the speed, increase or decrease the pres-
sure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled,
the greater the speed.
3. To stop the tool, release the trigger. Make sure
the tool comes to a complete stop before laying
the tool down.
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