WORK AREA SAFETY
•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
•Do not operate power tools in explosive at- mospheres, such as in the presence of flam- mable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
•Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
•Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
•Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi- tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
•Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
•When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
•If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medi- cation. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
•Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
•Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
•Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
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•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel- lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
•If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
•Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
•Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
•Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
•Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil- dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
•Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
•Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
•Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
•Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for 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
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
•Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur- faces, when performing an operation where the fastener may contact hidden wiring. Fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
•Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
•Keep hands away from all cutting edges and moving parts.
•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
•arsenicandchromiumfromchemically-treatedlumber. 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
Cat. No. 4
2462-20
1.Trigger | | |
2.Control switch | 3 | 5 |
3.LED | 2 |
4.Drive Shank | |
1 | |
5.Fuel Gauge | |
| |
6. 1/4" square drive 6 | 7 |
7. 3/8" square drive | |
| Cat. No. | Cat. No. |
| 2461-20 | 2463-20 |
No Load Revolutions per
Minute (RPM)
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
United States and Canada
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. | Volts DC | RPM | Drive Shank | IPM |
2461-20 | 12 | 0-2500 | 1/4" square | 0-3800 |
2462-20 | 12 | 0-2500 | 1/4" Hex | 0-3300 |
2463-20 | 12 | 0-2500 | 3/8" Square | 0-3300 |
ASSEMBLY
WARNING Recharge only with the charger specified for the battery. For specific charging instructions, read the operator’s 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.
WARNING Always remove battery pack before changing or removing accesso- ries. Only use accessories specifically recom- mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
WARNING Use only sockets and other accessories specifically designed for use on impact wrenches and drivers. Other
sockets and accessories might shatter or break causing injury.
Attaching and Removing Accessories
These tools are intended only for use with acces- sories designed for impact wrenches and drivers. Other sockets could shatter or break, causing injury.
Cat. No. 2462-20
This driver is intended for use with drill and driver bits with a 1/4" hex shank and ball detent recess.
1.To attach an accessory, pull the ring 
out and insert the accessory shank. Release the ring. It may be necessary
to pull the bit out slightly to engage the holding mechanism.
2.To remove the accessory, pull out the
ring and remove the accessory. Re- 
lease the ring.
Cat. No. 2461-20 and 2463-20
1. To attach a socket, align the accessory with the drive shank and push it firmly over the retaining ring.
2. To remove the accessory, pull the accessory off the drive shank.
