WARNING Charge only MILWAUKEE 12V Li-Ion batteries in the MILWAUKEE 12V Li-Ion charger. Other types of batteries may cause personal injury and damage.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not allow water to flow into AC/DC plug.
AC/DC Charger (Cat. No. 2510-20)
To reduce the risk of damage to the charger, do not attempt to plug into both AC and DC outlets at the same time.
To use the AC/DC plug in a DC outlet, rotate the DC adapter out (A) and insert into a DC outlet. The AC plug blades should be folded in.
To use the AC/DC plug in an AC outlet, rotate the AC plug blades out (B) and insert into an AC outlet. The DC adapter should be folded in.
When to Charge the Battery Pack with these MILWAUKEE Chargers
Remove the battery pack from the tool for charging when convenient for you and your job. MILWAUKEE batteries do not develop a "memory" when charged after only a partial discharge. It is not necessary to run down the battery pack before placing it on the charger.
•Use the Fuel Gauge (on the tool) to determine when to charge your MILWAUKEE Li-Ion battery pack.
•You can "Top-Off" your battery pack's charge before starting a big job or long day of use.
•The only time it is necessary to charge the MILWAUKEE Lithium-Ion battery pack is when the battery pack has reached the end of its charge. To signal the end of charge, power to the tool will drop quickly, allowing you just enough power to finish making a cut, drilling a hole, or driving a fastener. Charge the battery pack as needed.
How to Charge the Battery Pack
Align the battery pack with the bay and slide the battery pack into the charger as far as possible. The red light will come on, either flashing (bat- tery pack is too hot or cold) or continuous (pack is charging).
•A fully discharged battery pack with an internal temperature in the normal range will charge in 30 to 75 minutes, depending on the battery pack and charger. Heavily cycled batteries may take longer to charge completely.
•After charging is complete, the continuous green light will come on.
•The charger will keep the battery pack fully charged if it is left on the charger.
•If the light indicator flashes red and green, check that the battery pack is fully seated into the bay.
Remove the battery pack and reinsert. If the light continues to flash red and green, the battery pack may be extremely hot or cold, or wet. Allow the battery pack to cool down, warm up, or dry out and then reinsert. If the problem persists, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility.
•If the light indicator does not come on, check that the battery pack is fully seated into the bay. Remove the battery pack and reinsert. If the light indicator still does not come on, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility.
Charging a Hot or Cold Battery Pack
The Red Flashing Indicator light on the charger indicates that the battery pack temperature is out- side the charging range. Once the battery pack is within the acceptable range, normal charging will take place and the red light will be continuous. Hot or cold batteries may take longer to charge.
Li-Ion Charging Status
Battery Temp | Red Indicator Light | Charging Status |
140°F or more | Flashing | Not charging |
32°F to 140°F | Continuous | Normal charging |
32°F or less | Flashing | Not charging |
Powering the Charger with an Inverter or Generator
The charger will operate with most generators and inverters rated at 100 Watts or higher.
Maintenance and Storage
Store your charger in a cool, dry place.
As a general practice, it is best to unplug battery chargers and remove batteries when not in use. No battery pack damage will occur, however, if the charger and battery pack are left plugged in.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug the charger and re- move the battery from the charger before performing any maintenance. Never disas- semble the battery or charger. Contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs. To reduce the risk of injury and damage, never immerse your battery or charger in liquid or allow a liquid to flow inside them.
Cleaning
Clean out dust and debris from charger vents and electrical contacts by blowing with compressed air. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the battery pack and charger, keeping away from all electrical contacts. Certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or combustible solvents around batteries, charger, or tools.
Repairs
The charger has no serviceable parts.
Every MILWAUKEE Battery Pack (sold with cordless product and/or as a replacement battery pack) is warranted to the original purchaser only to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to certain exceptions, MILWAUKEE will repair or replace a battery pack which, after examination, is determined by MILWAUKEE to be defective in material or workmanship for the stated warranty period from date of purchase. Return of the battery pack to a MILWAUKEE factory Service Center location or MILWAUKEE Authorized Service Station, freight prepaid and insured, is required. A copy of the proof of purchase should be included with the return product. This warranty does not apply to damage that MILWAUKEE determines to be from repairs made or attempted by anyone other than MILWAUKEE authorized personnel, misuse, alterations, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents.
| Battery Pack Description | Chemistry | Warranty Period (from date of purchase) |
| M12™ XC REDLITHIUM™ | | |
| M12™ XC REDLITHIUM™ 4.0 | | |
| M18™ XC REDLITHIUM™ | LITHIUM-ION | Three (3) Years |
| M18™ XC REDLITHIUM™ 4.0 |
| | |
| M28™ XC LITHIUM-ION | | |
| M28™ XC REDLITHIUM™ | | |
| V4 LITHIUM-ION | | |
| M12™ Compact LITHIUM-ION | | |
| M12™ Compact REDLITHIUM™ | | |
| M12™ Compact REDLITHIUM™ 2.0 | LITHIUM-ION | Two (2) Years |
| M12™ XC LITHIUM-ION |
| M18™ Compact LITHIUM-ION | | |
| M18™ Compact REDLITHIUM™ | | |
| M18™ Compact REDLITHIUM™ 2.0 | | |
| M18™ LITHIUM-ION | | Two (2) Years – plus, |
| V18™ V™-technology LITHIUM-ION Se- | LITHIUM-ION |
| rial number prefix “A95” | Three (3) Years Pro-Rata (prorated)* |
| V28™ V™-technologyLITHIUM-ION | | |
| Ni-Cd, Ni-Cd Super-Tough, Ni-Cd Power- | Ni-Cd / Nickel-Cadmium, | One (1) Year |
| Plus, Ni-MH, V18™ V™-technology | Ni-MH / Nickel-Metal-Hydride |
| LITHIUM-ION Serial number prefix “E95” | LITHIUM-ION | |
The warranty period for all Ni-CD and Ni-MH Battery Packs is one (1) year from the date of purchase. The warranty period for V4 Lithium-Ion, M12™ Compact Lithium-ion, M12™ Compact REDLITHIUM™, M12™ XC LITHIUM-ION, M18™ Compact LITHIUM-ION and M18™Compact REDLITHIUM™ Battery Packs is two (2) years from the date of purchase. The warranty period for M12™ XC REDLITHIUM™, M18™ XC REDLITHIUM™, M28™ XC REDLITHIUM™ and M28™ XC LITHIUM-ION Battery Packs is three (3) years from the date of purchase. *The warranty period for every MILWAUKEE V™-technology V28™ LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack, M18™ XC HIGH CAPACITY LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack, and V™-technology V18™ LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack (with the serial number prefix “A95”) is five (5) years / 2000 charges from the date of purchase, whichever first occurs. The first 1000 charges or 2 years of the warranty, whichever first occurs, are covered through free replacement of the defective battery. This means that for the earlier of the first 1000 charges or two (2) years from the date of purchase/first charge, a replacement battery will be provided to the customer for any defective battery free of charge. Thereafter, the remaining charges up to a total of 2000 or the remainder of the five (5) year period from the date of purchase, whichever first occurs, will be covered on a pro rata basis. This means that every customer gets an additional 1000 charges or three (3) years of pro rata warranty on the V™technology V28™ LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack, M18™ XC LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack, and V™-technology V18™ LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack (with the serial number prefix “A95”) depending upon the amount of use. The warranty period for V™-technology V18™ LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack (with the serial number prefix “E95”) is one (1) year.
Warranty Registration is not necessary to obtain the applicable warranty on a MILWAUKEE battery pack. The manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine the warranty period if no proof of purchase is provided at the time warranty service is requested.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE EXCLUSIVE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT REMEDIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS A CONDI- TION OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF EVERY MILWAUKEE PRODUCT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS CONDITION, YOU SHOULD NOT PURCHASE THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL MILWAUKEE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY COSTS, ATTORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, LOSSES OR DELAYS ALLEGED TO BE AS A CONSEQUENCE OF ANY DAMAGE TO, FAILURE OF, OR DEFECT IN ANY PRODUCT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIMS FOR LOSS OF PROFITS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MILWAUKEE DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE; TO THE EXTENT SUCH DISCLAIMER IS NOT PERMITTED BY LAW, SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
This warranty applies to product sold in the U.S.A. and Canada only.
Please consult the ‘Service Center Search’ in the Parts & Service section of MILWAUKEE’s website www.milwaukeetool.com or call 1.800.SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878) to locate your nearest service facility for warranty and non-warranty service on a MILWAUKEE Cordless Battery Pack.
