Milwaukee 2441-20 General Power Tool Safety Warnings, Electrical Safety, Power Tool USE and Care

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

	•Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
WORK AREA SAFETY
•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or	turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
	attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
dark areas invite accidents.	result in personal injury.
•Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-	•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable	balance at all times. This enables better control
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks	of the power tool in unexpected situations.
which may ignite the dust or fumes.	•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
•Keep children and bystanders away while	jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause	away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
you to lose control.	lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY	•If devices are provided for the connection of
•Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never	dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
	these are connected and properly used. Use of
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
	dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will	POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
reduce risk of electric shock.	•Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
•Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
	power tool for your application. The correct
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
	power tool will do the job better and safer at the
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
	rate for which it was designed.
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
	•Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
•Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
	turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase
	controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
the risk of electric shock.
	be repaired.
•Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
	•Disconnect the plug from the power source
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
	and/or the battery pack from the power tool
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
	before making any adjustments, changing
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
	accessories, or storing power tools. Such
increase the risk of electric shock.
	preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
•When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
	starting the power tool accidentally.
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use
	•Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk
	dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
of electric shock.
	the power tool or these instructions to operate
•If operating a power tool in a damp location
	the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
	hands of untrained users.
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
	•Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
the risk of electric shock.
	or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
PERSONAL SAFETY	and any other condition that may affect the
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use	power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
common sense when operating a power tool. Do	power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
not use a power tool while you are tired or under	are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A	•Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
moment of inattention while operating power tools	maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
may result in serious personal injury.	are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
•Use personal protective equipment. Always	•Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such	etc., in accordance with these instructions,
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or	taking into account the working conditions and
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions	the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
will reduce personal injuries.	for operations different from those intended could
•Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the	result in a hazardous situation.
switch is in the off-position before connecting
	BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
to power source and/or battery pack, picking	•Recharge only with the charger specified by
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or energising power tools	the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
that have the switch on invites accidents.	one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
	when used with another battery pack.

•Use power tools only with specifically desig- nated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

•When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery termi- nals together may cause burns or a fire.

•Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact ac- cidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid con- tacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

SERVICE

•Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

•Keep hands out of the piston and rod area of the caulk gun. Fingers can be pinched between the tube holder and the piston.

•Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.

•WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, 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.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

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1.	Piston
2.	Rod			7
3.	Carriage collar			6
4.	Rod handle			5
5.	Speed dial
6.	Trigger
7.	Control switch

SYMBOLOGY

Volts

Direct Current

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

United States and Canada

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No.	Volts DC
2441 Series	12

ASSEMBLY

WARNING Recharge only with the charger specified for the battery. For spe- cific charging instructions, read the operator’s manual supplied with your charger and battery.

WARNING Always remove battery pack before changing or removing acces- sories. Only use accessories specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.

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.

Inserting the Rod

The piston and rod must match the carriage be- ing used to avoid possible damage to the tool or material. Use only rods and carriages specifically designed for the M12 Caulk and Adhesive Gun. Other rods and carriages may cause damage to the tool.

1.Push the control switch to the Rack Release position. Remove the battery pack.

2.Grasp the rod handle. The teeth on the rod should point down.

3.Insert the rod from the rear of the tool. It may be necessary to wiggle the rod slightly while pushing it through the tool. Do not run the tool to pull the rod through the tool, this will damage the tool and rod.

4.Attach the piston.

NOTE: Keep the piston and rod clean. Retracting or inserting a piston that is covered with material may damage the internal parts of the tool.

Installing the Carriage or Barrel

Use only rods and carriages specifically designed for the M12 Caulk and Adhesive Gun. Other rods and carriages may cause damage to the tool.

Place the carriage over the piston and rod. Hold the carriage collar securely while screwing the carriage into the collar.

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