• If using with a lanyard, do not exceed maximum
capacity marked on the lanyard label. Always de-
termine the weight of the product, with all accesso-
ries, when selecting the appropriate lanyard system.
Exceeding maximum capacity may result in serious
injury. See specifications for tool and battery weight.
• For best results, use only with energy absorbing
lanyards. Ropes, straps or chains may break
and cause failure. Do not use with lanyards at
full tension.
• Always use common sense and be cautious when
using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every
situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.
Do not use this tool if you do not understand these
operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond
your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained
professional for additional information or training.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry im-
portant information. If unreadable or missing, contact
a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.
•
Some dust created by power sanding,
WARNING
sawing, grinding, drilling, 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 reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are spe-
cially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
Rated Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
Do not use the guard for cut-off
operations.
Always operate with two hands.
Always wear eye protection. Use
appropriate hearing and respiratory
protection.
Tool has RAPIDSTOP™ technology
Tool has AUTOSTOP™ technology
Read Operator's Manual
UL Listing Mark for Canada and U.S.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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1. Spindle lock
2. Side handle arm
3. Arm pivot lock
4. Handle
5. Dust screen
6. Lanyard loop
7. Switch lock-off
8. Paddle switch
9. Side handle
folding lever
10. Side handle
triggers
11. Side handle
12. Type 27 guard
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ..................................................... 2986-20
Volts .............................................................. 18 DC
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type ................................................M18™
Module/FCC ID ... BGM220S22A/QOQ-BGM220S2
Rated RPM .......................................... 3500 - 8500
Spindle Thread Size .................................... 5/8"-11
Max Capacity ............................................... 5"x1/4"
Weight .............................................................5 lbs
Weight ..........................................................8.4 lbs
(With M18™ HD12.0 battery pack)
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature .................... 0°F to 125°F
Recommended
Lanyard.............. MILWAUKEE Energy Absorbing
ASSEMBLY
Recharge only with the charger
WARNING
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 remove the battery pack
WARNING
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.
To reduce the risk of injury when
WARNING
grinding, always use properly in-
stalled guards. The guard type must match the
wheel type to provide maximum protection for
the operator if the wheel should break.
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13. Accessory
14. Guard lock lever
15. Type 1 clip-on guard
(not to scale)
16. Mode options
17. ONE-KEY™ LED
18. Mode select button
19. AUTOSTOP™ LED
(Tool-Only)
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