BATTERY PACK CARE AND USE
EXTENDING AND MAINTAINING
BATTERY PACK LIFE
MILWAUKEE battery packs will operate for many years and/or hundreds of cycles when they are used, charged, and stored according to these instructions. Properly using, charging, and storing your battery pack can greatly extend its life.
WARNING!
Charge only MILWAUKEE 12, 14.4 and 18 Volt battery packs in
MILWAUKEE chargers. Other brands of batteries may explode
causing personal injury and dam-
ASSEMBLY
WARNING!
Always lock trigger or remove battery pack before changing or removing accessories. Only use
Charge the new battery pack overnight before use to allow the cells to become fully
charged. New battery packs are not fully charged. Two to ten normal charging/ discharging cycles may be required be- fore the pack can take its maximum charge.
Never completely discharge the battery pack. MILWAUKEE battery packs do not develop a "memory" when charged after only a par- tial discharge.
circuiting of the battery.
Do not charge batteries in hot or cold places (below 40°F (5°C) or above 105°F (40°C)). Temperature
extremes reduce the ability for battery pack cells to hold a charge. Do not store batter- ies where the temperature may exceed 120°F (50°C), such as in a vehicle or metal building during the summer.
To avoid overheating to a battery pack, allow cordless tools cool down be- tween high torque drilling/cutting applications. The increased energy dis- charge rate will heat the battery pack cells faster than the cells can release the heat. This could damage the cells.
After use, allow a hot battery pack to cool to room temperature before inserting it into the charger. If a hot battery is put on a charger, charging will not begin until the battery has cooled to a safe temperature. See your charger manual for more infor- mation on charging temperatures. Charg- ing a hot battery will damage the cells.
Never forcibly heat up or cool down batteries. This will damage some cells in the pack, causing them to not be able to hold a charge.
Remove the battery pack from the tool for charging when the tool can no longer perform its intended function
(i.e., drilling, cutting, etc.).
Leave the battery pack on the charger after it has reached a full charge; the pack will continue to re- ceive a trickle charge to ensure capacity
is maintained.
Occasionally (once a week) leave the batteries on the charger overnight to help maintain cell balance.
Do not store the battery on the charger (for more than 24 hours); this could reduce battery life.
Never leave batteries on chargers where power interruptions are com- mon. Damage to the battery cells could
occur.
Store batteries at room tem- perature away from moisture. Do not store in damp locations
where corrosion of terminals may occur.
Do not submerge your battery or cord- less tools in water. This will damage the
battery and tool.
Charge unused batteries overnight at least every six months to maximize battery life. Unused batteries discharge at a rate of about 1% per day and will be fully discharged after six months. For bat- teries stored for a long time, two to ten normal charging cycles may be required before the pack is fully charged.
Do not use oil or solvents to clean or lubricate your battery pack. The plastic casing will become brittle and crack, caus- ing a risk of injury.
age.
For specific charging instruc- tions, please read the operator's manual supplied with your charger.
Inserting Battery Pack into Tool (Fig. 1 & 2)
The battery pack may feel warm after the charging cycle. If it is warm, maximize the output of the battery by allowing it to cool for a few minutes before inserting it into the tool.
Battery pack can be inserted into the tool in two ways.
Fig. 1
1.For working in restricted spaces.
Insert the battery pack from the front by sliding battery pack into the body of the tool. Insert the battery pack until the battery latches lock.
Fig. 2
2.For optimum weight distribution and balance.
Insert the battery pack from the back by sliding the battery pack into the body of the tool. Insert the battery pack until the battery latches lock.
3.To remove the battery pack, press in both battery latches and slide the bat- tery pack off of the tool.
accessories specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, always use a side handle when using this tool. Always brace or hold securely.
Installing the Side Handle
1.To install the side handle, loosen the side handle grip until the ring is large enough to slide over the torque selec- tor collar. The raised rib on the side handle ring fits inside the groove around the tool. Rotate the handle to the desired position and tighten the side handle until it is secure.
2.To remove the side handle, loosen the side handle grip until the ring is large enough to slide off the tool.
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