Milwaukee 0940-20 Operator’s Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR

Cat. No./ No de cat.

0940-20
M18 FUEL™ COMPACT VACUUM

ASPIRATEUR COMPACT M18 FUEL™
ASPIRADORA COMPACTA M18 FUEL™

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
AVERTISSEMENT An de réduire le risque de blessures, l'utilisateur doit lire et bien

AVERTISSEMENT An de réduire le risque de blessures, l'utilisateur doit lire et bien

comprendre le manuel.

comprendre le manuel.

ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y entender el manual.

ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y entender el manual.

WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL VACUUM, BASIC

PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, IN­CLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
VACUUM. BEFORE USING THE VACUUM, READ THIS OPERATOR’S MAN­UAL, BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER OPERATOR’S MANUALS, AND ALL
LABELS ON THE VACUUM, BATTERY PACK, AND CHARGER. FAILURE TO

FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELEC­TRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or

dark areas invite accidents.

• Vacuums have motors and other parts that can

produce sparks during normal use. Do not use
within 30 feet of areas where explosive materials
may be present (such as gasoline pumps and places
where liquids like paint thinners, cleaners, solvents,
etc. are stored).

• Do not use in the presence of explosive dust,

liquids or vapors.

• Do not use where oxygen or anesthetics are used.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention

is necessary when used by or near children.

• Use extra care when using on stairs.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Do not handle battery pack or vacuum with wet

hands.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use

common sense. Do not use vacuum when you are

tired, distracted or under the inuence of drugs,

alcohol or medication causing diminished control.

• The operation of a vacuum can result in foreign

objects being blown into eyes, which can result
in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles or
glasses with side shields when operating vacuum.

• Wear a dust mask or use an OSHA compliant

vacuum solution when working in dusty situations.
Dust particles can harm your lungs.

• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is

in the o󰀨-position before inserting battery pack.

Inserting battery pack in vacuum that has the switch
on invites accidents.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-

ance at all times. This enables better control of the
vacuum in unexpected situations.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts

of body away from openings and moving parts.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only

manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch

is in the o󰀨-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying

the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on

the switch or energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.

VACUUM USE AND CARE

• Do not use without dust cannister and/or lter

in place.

• Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible

liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they

may be present.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smok-
ing such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall

dust without lter in place. These are very ne
particles that may a󰀨ect the performance of the

motor or be exhausted back into the air.

•This product is suitable for collection of silica

dust when used in accordance with these in­structions. To reduce the risk of health hazards
from other vapors or dust, do not vacuum
carcinogenic, toxic or hazardous materials

such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead,
pesticides or other health endangered materials.

• Use special care when emptying heavily loaded

tanks.

• To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty dust
box after each use.

• Do not leave vacuum unattended when battery

pack is installed. Remove battery pack when not
in use and before servicing.

• Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance
before making any adjustments, changing ac-

cessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the ap­pliance accidentally.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use
with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,

hair, and anything else that may reduce air ow.

• Maintain vacuum. Check for misalignment or

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may a󰀨ect the vacuum's

operation. If damaged, have the vacuum repaired

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

• Recharge only with the charger specied by the

manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type

of battery pack may create a risk of re when used

with another battery pack.

• Use power tools only with specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may

create a risk of injury and re.

• 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 terminals together

may cause burns or a re.

• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acciden­tally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts

eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam­aged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries

may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re,

explosion or risk of injury.

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• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to re or tem-

perature above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.

• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge

the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specied in the instructions. Charging im-

properly or at temperatures outside the specied range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.

SERVICE

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualied

repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

• Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance

or the battery pack (as applicable) except as

indicated in the instructions for use and care.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR

COMPACT VACUUM

• Never use vacuum without dust canister and

lter in place.

• Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.

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

•

in dusty situations, wear appropriate respira­tory protection or use an OSHA compliant dust
extraction solution.

• Always use common sense and be cautious when

using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every
situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.
Do not use this tool if you do not understand these
operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond
your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained
professional for additional information or training.

•

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 specially designed to

lter out microscopic particles.

To reduce the risk of

injury, when working

Some dust created by

power sanding, sawing,

READ AND SAVE

ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE USE

FOR HOUSEHOLD OR COMMERCIAL USE.

SYMBOLOGY

Volts

Direct Current

Read operator's manual

Filter Cover

Cyclone Chamber

UL Listing for Canada and U.S.

FUNCTIONAL

DESCRIPTION

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13

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11

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1. Filter indicator light

2. Slide switch

3. Handle

4. Cyclone chamber
cover

5. Dust canister

6. Wand

7. Filter cover

8. Utility tool

9. Bare oor tool

10. Crevice tool

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11. Hose

12. Dust canister lid

13. Powered oor tool

14. Brush tool

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SPECIFICATIONS

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CAUTION

Cat. No. ..................................................... 0940-20

Volts.............................................................. 18 DC

Battery Type ................................................. M18™

Charger Type................................................M18™

Max Air Flow ............................................... 32 CFM

Max Suction ............................................. 80 inH2O

Debri Type ...................................For Dry Use Only

Capacity........................................ 0.25 Gal. (0.9 L)

Recommended Ambient

Operating Temperature ...................... 0°F to 125°F

Wand .................................................... 45-86-0068

Flexible Hose ...................................... 14-37-0109

Crevice Tool ........................................31-01-0865

Brush Tool ...........................................49-90-2017

Non-Powered Floor Tool ....................31-01-0102

Power Floor Tool ................................31-01-0101

Filter .....................................................

Utility Tool ...........................................31-01-0104

49-90-2012

ASSEMBLY

Recharge only with the

the battery. For specic charging instructions,

read the operator’s manual supplied with your

charger and battery.

Removing/Inserting the Battery

To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.

or removing accessories.

To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.

mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.

Installing/Removing the Accessories

To install the nozzles, hoses or ex­tensions, push the accessory onto
the vacuum inlet. All accessories
may be used with or without the ex­tension wand.
To attach the extension wand,
press lever down and slide the ex­tension tube onto the vacuum until
it clicks.

charger specified for

Always remove battery
pack before changing

Only use accessories
specifically recom-

OPERATION

To reduce the risk of

proper eye protection marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1.

When working in dusty situations, wear appro­priate respiratory protection or use an OSHA
compliant dust extraction solution.

To reduce the risk of re and injury, do not use
to pick up ammable or combustible materials.

Empty dust canister before use.

Starting, Stopping, and Controlling Air ow

To start the vacuum, push the slide switch to desired
speed. Level one is low speed. Level two is high speed.
To stop the vacuum, push the slide switch to zero.

The lter indicator light will remain o󰀨 during normal
tool use. The lter indicator light will turn red when
the lter needs changing or the tool is overheating.
Stop using tool and replace the lter.

the battery pack before removing the dust can­ister. Do not use tool without dust canister and

lter in place.

To empty the dust canister:

1. Turn OFF the tool.

2. Remove the battery pack.

3. While holding over the
trash, unlatch the dust can­ister. Empty dust from the
canister. Tap the vacuum
gently to dislodge any re­maining dust.

To remove the dust canister:

1. Press the dust canister unhinge button.

2. Unhinge the canister by pulling the canister down
and away from the vacuum.

3. Remove the dust canister and empty any remain­ing debris from the canister.

Filter Indicator Light

Emptying the Dust Canister

injury, always wear

To reduce the risk of
injury, always remove

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MAINTENANCE

To reduce the risk of

the charger and remove the battery pack from
the charger or tool before performing any main­tenance. Never disassemble the tool, battery

pack or charger. Contact a MILWAUKEE service
facility for ALL repairs.

Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of

parts, or any other condition that may a󰀨ect the tool

operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger
to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. After six
months to one year, depending on use, return the
tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE
service facility for inspection.
If the tool does not start or operate at full power with
a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on
the battery pack. If the tool still does not work prop­erly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a
MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.

damage, never immerse your tool, battery pack
or charger in liquid or allow a liquid to ow inside

them.

Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles
clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean, since 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 deter-

gents containing ammonia. Never use ammable or

combustible solvents around tools.

Maintaining Tool

injury, always unplug

To reduce the risk of
personal injury and

Cleaning

Keep lter clean. E󰀩ciency

dependent on the lter. A dirty lter will reduce
the air ow and overall e󰀩ciency of the system.

Do not clean with water. Remove from tank and
tap clean.

of the vacuum is largely

Removing/Installing the Filter

To install the lter:

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Twist the lter cover counterclockwise to unlock.

3. To remove, lift the cover away from the tool.

4. Remove the foam pre-lter from the chamber.

5. Lift the lter from the chamber.

Cover

Foam

pre-lter

Filter

6. Clean the lter by twisting the lter cover counter-

clockwise to unlock from the canister. Pull the lter

away from the vacuum and tap clean. Water may

be used to clean the lter.
NOTE: If cleaning with water, let lter dry 24 hours
before using with vacuum. Replace lter if dam-

aged or suction decreases (Single pack, Cat. No.
49-90-2012).

7. Install the new lter.

8. Place the foam pre-lter back on top of the lter.

9. Place the cover on the chamber, pressing down.

10. Twist the cover clockwise to lock.
NOTE: Do not operate the vacuum without the dust

canister and lter in place.

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5

Remove the battery pack.

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

tool from the vacuum. To clean the brush tool, slide the
switch down to the unlock position and lift the brush
tool out to remove any excess debris.

To clean the cyclone chamber:

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Twist the chamber cover counterclockwise to
unlock.

3. To remove, lift the cover away from the tool.

4. Clean chamber if clogged.

NOTE: To clean the inner cyclone, twist it counter-

clockwise to remove it from the cyclonoe cover. To
replace, rotate the inner cyclone clockwise back
onto the cyclone cover.

5. Place the cover on the chamber, pressing down.

6. Twist the cover clockwise to lock.

For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest authorized service center.

Cleaning the Brush Tool

Remove the power oor

Cleaning the Cyclone Chamber

Repairs

ACCESSORIES

Use only recommended

may be hazardous.

For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.

SERVICE - UNITED STATES

1-800-SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878)

Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM CST

or visit www.milwaukeetool.com

Contact Corporate After Sales Service Technical
Support with technical, service/repair, or warranty
questions.

Email: [e-mail]
Become a Heavy Duty Club Member at
www.milwaukeetool.com to receive iportant noti­cations regarding your tool purchases.

SERVICE - CANADA

Milwaukee Tool (Canada) Ltd

Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST

Every MILWAUKEE power tool* (see exceptions below) 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 any part on an electric power tool which, after examination,
is determined by MILWAUKEE to be defective in material or workman-

ship for a period of ve (5) years** after the date of purchase unless

otherwise noted. Return of the power tool 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.
Normal Wear: Many power tools need periodic parts replacement and
service to achieve best performance. This warranty does not cover
repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part including,
but not limited to, chucks, brushes, cords, saw shoes, blade clamps,
o-rings, seals, bumpers, driver blades, pistons, strikers, lifters, and
bumper cover washers.
*This warranty does not cover Air Nailers & Staplers; Airless Paint
Sprayer; Cordless Battery Packs; Gasoline Driven Portable Power
Generators; Hand Tools; Hoist – Electric, Lever & Hand Chain;
M12™ Heated Gear; Reconditioned Product; and Test & Measure­ment Products. There are separate and distinct warranties available
for these products.
**The warranty period for Job Site Radios, M12™ Power Port, M18™
Power Source, Jobsite Fan and Trade Titan™ Industrial Work Carts
one (1) year from the date of purchase. The warranty period for the
FUEL™ 1" D-Handle High Torque Impact Wrenches, Drain Cleaning
Cables and AIRSNAKE™ Drain Cleaning Air Gun Accessories is two
(2) years from the date of purchase. The warranty period for the M18™
Compact Heat Gun, 8 Gallon Dust Extractor, M18™ Framing Nailers,
M18 FUEL™ 1/2" Ext. Anvil Controlled Torque Impact Wrench w/ ONE­KEY™, M18 FUEL™ 1" High Torque Impact Wrench w/ ONE-KEY™,
and the M18 FUEL™ 2 Gal. Compact Quiet Compressor is three (3)
years from the date of purchase. The warranty period for the LED in the
LED Work Light and the LED Upgrade Bulb for the Work Light is the
lifetime of the product subject to the limitations above. If during normal
use the LED or LED Bulb fails, the part will be replaced free of charge.
Warranty Registration is not necessary to obtain the applicable war­ranty on a MILWAUKEE power tool product. 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.

1.800.268.4015

or visit www.milwaukeetool.ca

LIMITED WARRANTY

USA & CANADA

accessories. Others

M18

ACCEPTANCE OF THE EXCLUSIVE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
REMEDIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS A CONDITION 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 CONSEQUENTIAL
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 electric power tool.

GÉNÉRALES DE

LORSDE L’UTILISATION D'UN ASPI­RATEUR ÉLECTRIQUE, DES PRÉCAU­TIONS ÉLÉMENTAIRES, Y COMPRIS
CELLES PRÉSENTÉES CI-DESSOUS,
DOIVENT TOUJOURS ÊTRE PRISES
EN COMPTE : LIRE TOUTES LES
INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D'UTILISER
L’ASPIRATEUR. AVANT D’UTILISER
L’ASPIRATEUR, LIRE LE PRÉSENT
MANUEL D’UTILISATION, LE MANUEL
D’UTILISATION DU BLOC-PILES ET
DU CHARGEUR, AINSI QUE TOUTES

RÈGLES

SÉCURITÉ

LES ÉTIQUETTES SE TROUVANT
SUR L’ASPIRATEUR, LE BLOC-PILES,
ET LE CHARGEUR. NE PAS SUIVRE

L’ENSEMBLE DES AVERTISSE­MENTS ET INSTRUCTIONS PEUT EN­TRAÎNER UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, UN
INCENDIE ET/OU DES BLESSURES

GRAVES.

SÉCURITÉ DU LIEU DE TRAVAIL

• Veuillez conservez votre zone de travail propre et

bien éclairée. Les zones encombrées ou sombres
sont propices aux accidents.

• Les aspirateur et autres pièces pouvant produire

des étincelles durant leur fonctionnement normal.

Veuillez conserver une distance de 10 mètres avec les
zones pouvant contenir des matières explosives (tels
que des pompes à essence et des endroits où des
produits comme du diluant à peinture, des produits
nettoyants, des solvants, etc. sont stockés).

• Ne pas utiliser en présence de poussières, liquides

ou vapeurs explosives.

• Ne pas utiliser là où de l'oxygène ou des anesthési-

is

ants sont utilisés.

• Interdire son utilisation comme un jouet. Portez

une attention particulière lorsque l'appareil est utilisé
par ou proche d'enfants.

• Utilisez des soins supplémentaires lors de
l’utilisation sur les escaliers.

SÉCURITÉ ÉLECTRIQUE

• Ne pas manipuler la batterie ou le aspirateur mains
mouillées.

SÉCURITÉ INDIVIDUELLE

• RESTEZ ATTENTIF Restez attentif à ce que vous
faites et utilisez votre bon sens. N'utilisez pas le
dépoussiéreur si vous êtes fatigué, distrait ou sous

l'inuence de drogues, d'alcool ou d'une médication

pouvant entraîner une diminution de votre contrôle.

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