OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR
Cat. No. / No de cat.
2472-20
M12™ CORDLESS 600 MCM CABLE CUTTER
COUPE-CÂBLE SANS FIL M12™ 600 MCM
CORTACABLES M12™ INALÁMBRICO DE 600 MCM
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
AVERTISSEMENT An de réduire le risque de blessures, l'utilisateur doit lire et bien
comprendre le manuel.
ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y entender el manual.
GENERAL POWER TOOL
WARNING
SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions provided with this power tool. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, re 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-oper-
ated (cordless) power tool.
tions, illustrations and specica-
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operat-
ing 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. Unmodied 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 conditions. 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 ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI 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 inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. 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 a 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 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.
• 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.
• 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
jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry 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.
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can
cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
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 o. 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 remove the battery pack, if detachable, 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 children
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 and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may aect 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 dierent from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
• Recharge only with the charger specied 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 specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and re.
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• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
WARNING
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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 modied. Damaged or modied batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re,
explosion or risk of injury.
• 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 specied in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specied
range may damage the battery and increase the risk
of re.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
CABLE CUTTER
• To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields. Material may crack
or shatter.
• Blade is sharp. Keep hands away from
all cutting edges and moving parts.
Laceration and amputation can occur.
• To reduce the risk of injury, always move blade
to the fully closed position before storing and
any time the tool is not in use.
• To reduce the risk of explosion, electric shock
and property damage, do not cut live electrical
lines. Turn o power before making a cut. Never
cut gas or water lines.
• 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.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
replacement.
•
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.
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
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.
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
from all cutting
edges and moving parts. Blade is
sharp. Larceration and amputation
can occur.
Always Wear Eye Protection
Read Operator's Manual
UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
Risk of Electric Shock
Keep hands away
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ..................................................... 2472-20
Volts.............................................................. 12 DC
Battery Type .................................................M12™
Charger Type................................................M12™
Material Maximum Capacity
Copper Cable ........................................600 MCM
Aluminum Cable ....................................750 MCM
Communications Cable ...... 1.16" (29.4 mm) O.D.
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature ......................0°F to 125°F
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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1. Fuel gauge
2. 3/16" Hex wrench
3. Handle
4. Trigger
5. Trigger lock
6. Blade release lever
7. Blade release bolt
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8. Lower blade
9. Upper blade bolt
10. Upper blade
11. Speed control switch
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WARNING
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING
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Recharge only with the charger
cic charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and 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.
may be hazardous.
Blade is sharp. Keep hands away from cutting
edge. Laceration can occur.
Replace the blades when they becomes dull or
chipped. A blade is dull when blade edge appears
dull, rounded, or damaged. Always replace blades
as a set.
Use only MILWAUKEE blade Cat. No. 48-44-0410.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove the upper blade bolt with the wrench
provided.
3. Pull o the upper blade, keeping hands away from
the cutting edge.
4. Remove the blade release bolt.
5. Pull o the lower blade, keeping hands away from
the cutting edge.
6. Insert the new lower blade, keeping hands away
from the cutting edge.
7. Insert the blade release bolt and tighten securely
with the wrench provided.
8. Ensure the bolt extends no more than
1/8" above the side of the blade. If bolt
extends 1/4" above the blade, the bolt is
not properly seated in the blade bolt
hole.
9. Insert the upper blade onto the keyed
spindle.
10. Insert the upper blade bolt and tighten
securely with the wrench provided.
specied for the battery. For spe-
Removing/Inserting the Battery
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
Only use accessories specically
recommended for this tool. Others
Changing the Blades
Correct
Incorrect
OPERATION
To reduce the risk of injury, always
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Pull the trigger to display the battery pack's remain-
ing run time.
Select low speed (1) for harder
materials. Select high speed (2)
for softer materials.
• Do not cut short pieces of material that put
ngers near blades. Blade is sharp.
• Wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields. Material may crack or shatter.
• Blade is sharp. Keep hands away from
cutting edges and moving parts. Laceration and amputation can occur.
Before cutting, ensure upper blade bolt and blade
release bolt are securely tightened.
1. Pull the blade release lever to open the jaws.
2. Insert the workpiece squarely between the lower
blade and the upper blade. Do not attempt to
make angled cuts as it will damage the workpiece
and blade.
3. Hold the tool rmly and support the workpiece.
Ensure the workpiece is straight and centered in
the jaws. Keep hands away from blades.
4. Press down on the trigger unlock button and pull
the trigger. Workpiece may move slightly during
the cut.
5. When the cut is complete, release the trigger.
position before storing and any time the tool is
not in use.
Only cut recommended materials (see "Speci-
cations"). Do not attempt to cut other materials.
• Use low speed and cut further in from the end of
the material to avoid crooked cuts,.
• Do not attempt angled cuts. It will damage the blade.
Hold the material squarely between the blades.
• Cut clean material to extend the blade life. Wipe
dirt and debris from material and blades before
beginning the cut.
If the blade becomes jammed in the material, all fuel
gauge LEDs will blink. Follow these steps in order
until the jam is released.
1. Move the speed control switch to "1" and attempt
to complete the cut. If unsuccessful...
2. Move the speed control switch between "1" and
"2" several times back and forth. Pull the blade
release lever. If the jam is not released...
wear proper eye protection marked
Fuel Gauge
Selecting Speed
Cutting
To reduce the risk of injury:
To reduce the risk of injury, always
move blade to the fully closed
Cutting Tips
Jam Release
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3. Remove the battery pack, then use the hex wrench
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
to loosen the blade release bolt. Loosen the bolt
until the bolt collar is free of the blade. Pull the
blade release lever. Be sure to securely tighten
the blade bolt before continuing work. If the jam
is not released...
4. Remove the upper blade bolt. Be sure to securely
tighten the upper blade bolt before continuing work.
Troubleshooting
LED Indication Cause
4 LEDs
ash, tool
shuts o
Overload too large cable/capacity
incorrect material
dull blades
blade jam
1 LED
ashes
Low battery Battery is nearing its
end of charge
MAINTENANCE
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug 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 aect 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.
Maintaining Tool
To reduce the risk of personal injury and 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.
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest service center.
Cleaning
Repairs
ACCESSORIES
Use only recommended accesso-
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.
ries. Others may be hazardous.
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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 is
one (1) year from the date of purchase. The warranty period for the
Drain Cleaning Cables is two (2) years from the date of purchase. The
warranty period for the M18™ Compact Heat Gun and the 8 Gallon
Dust Extractor is three (3) years from the date of purchase. The war-
ranty 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.
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of purchase is provided at the time warranty service is requested.
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