Milwaukee 2601-20 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

•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 eject- ed from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts 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

•Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. Ex-

posure to noise can cause hearing loss.

•Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.

•Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

•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

•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 venti- lated area, and work with approved safety equip- ment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

•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

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No.	Volts	No Load			Capacities
	DC	RPM	Steel	Flat Bit	Auger Bit	Hole Saw	Screws (dia.)
2601-20	18	Low 0 - 350	1/2”	1-1/8”	1”	2-1/8”	1/4”
		High 0 - 1 400	1/2”	1-1/8”	N/A	2-1/8”	1/4”

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use	starting the power tool accidentally.
	•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
	power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
	are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
	•Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
	maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
moment of inattention while operating power tools
	are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
may result in serious personal injury.
	•Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
•Use personal protective equipment. Always
	etc., in accordance with these instructions,
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
	taking into account the working conditions and
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
	the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
	for operations different from those intended could
will reduce personal injuries.
	result in a hazardous situation.
•Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
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	the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
your finger on the switch or energising power tools	one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
that have the switch on invites accidents.	when used with another battery pack.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

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7 6

5

1.Keyless chuck 4

2.Torque selector collar

3.Speed selector

4.Trigger

5.Control switch

6.LED

7.Sleeve

SYMBOLOGY

Direct Current

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

United States and Canada

No Load Revolutions per

Minute (RPM)

ASSEMBLY

WARNING Recharge only with the charger specified for the battery. For specific charging instructions, read the opera- tor’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.

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