Milwaukee 2951-20 Operator’s Manual

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

Cat. No. / No de cat.

2951-20
M12™ RADIO + CHARGER

RADIO + CHARGEUR M12™
RADIO + CARGADOR M12™

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

comprendre le manuel.

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

WARNING

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RADIO SAFETY

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other ap­paratus (including ampliers that produce heat.)

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar­ized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug

has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not t into your outlet,

consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs,convenience

receptacles,and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specied

by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by the manufacturer, or

sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,

use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualied service person-

nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way,such as power­supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed

to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,

has been dropped, or is missing battery doors.

15)

this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place

open ames or candles near or on the radio.

16) Only plug power supply into readily accessible

outlet to allow the appliance to be unplugged
quickly.

17) Only operate this apparatus in a well-ventilated

area.

18) A battery operated radio with integral batteries or

a separate battery pack must be recharged only
with the specied charger for the battery. A char-

ger that may be suitable for one type of battery may

create a risk of re when used with another battery.

19) Use battery operated radio only with speci-

cally designated battery packs. Use of any other

batteries may create a risk of re.

20) 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 sparks, burns, or a re.

To reduce the risk of re or

electric shock, do not expose

21) Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces

such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigera­tors. There is an increased risk of electric shock

if your body is grounded.

22) Do not use any adaptor plugs.

23) When operating a radio outside, use an out­door extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”.

These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce
the risk of electric shock.

24) Never disassemble the radio or try to do any

rewiring on the radio's electrical system.

25) Do not expose this apparatus to dripping and

splashing, or place objects lled with liquids

on this unit.

26) Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry

important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
replacement.

27) This radio + charger is designed to be pow­ered by a standard 120 volt AC line or AC

generator. The radio can also be powered using
a MILWAUKEE M12™ Li-Ion battery pack. Radio
+ charger must be plugged into an appropriate
receptacle. Do not attempt to use with any other
voltage or power supply.

CHARGER SAFETY

28) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THIS OP-
ERATOR’S MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MILWAUKEE LI-ION M12™ RADIO +
CHARGER.

29) BEFORE USING, READ THIS OPERATOR’S
MANUAL, YOUR BATTERY PACK OPERA­TOR’S MANUAL, AND ALL LABELS ON THE
BATTERY PACK AND RADIO + CHARGER.

30) CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF IN­JURY, CHARGE MILWAUKEE LI-ION PACKS
ONLY IN THEIR MILWAUKEE LI-ION CHAR­GER. Other types of chargers may cause per-

sonal injury or damage. Battery pack and charger
are not compatible with V™-technology or NiCd
systems. Do not wire a battery pack to a power
supply plug or car cigarette lighter. Battery packs
will be permanently disabled or damaged.

31) AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do
not charge battery pack in rain, snow, damp or
wet locations. Do not use battery pack or char­ger in the presence of explosive atmospheres
(gaseous fumes, dust or ammable materials)
because sparks may be generated when inserting
or removing battery pack, possibly causing re.

32) CHARGE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. Do
not block charger vents. Keep them clear to allow
proper ventilation. Do not allow smoking or open
ames near a charging battery pack. Vented gases
may explode.

33) MAINTAIN CHARGER CORD. When unplugging
charger, pull plug rather than cord to reduce the risk
of damage to the electrical plug and cord. Never car­ry charger by its cord. Keep cord from heat, oil and
sharp edges. Make sure cord will not be stepped
on, tripped over or subjected to damage or stress.
Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug.
Have a damaged charger replaced immediately.

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34) DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT. A short circuited

WARNING

battery pack may cause re, personal injury, and
product damage. A battery pack will short circuit
if a metal object makes a connection between the
positive and negative contacts on the battery pack.
Do not place a battery pack near anything that may

cause a short circuit, such as coins, keys or nails

in your pocket.

35) DO NOT ALLOW FLUIDS TO FLOW INTO BAT­TERY PACK. Corrosive or conductive uids, such

as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and
bleach or bleach containing products, etc., can
cause a short circuit.

36) DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD UNLESS IT
IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. Using the wrong,

damaged or improperly wired extension cord could
result in the risk of re and electrical shock. If an
extension cord must be used, plug the charger
into a properly wired 16 gauge or larger extension
cord with pins that are the same number, size and
shape as the pins on the charger. Make sure that
the extension cord is in good electrical condition.

37) USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS.

Use of an attachment not recommended or sold

by the battery charger or battery pack manufac-

turer may result in a risk of re, electric shock or
personal injury.

38) UNPLUG CHARGER when not in use. Remove
battery packs from unplugged chargers.

39) TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

always unplug charger before cleaning or main­tenance. Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) to reduce shock hazards.

40) STORE YOUR BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER

in a cool, dry place. Do not store battery pack
where temperatures may exceed 120°F (50°C)
such as in direct sunlight,
ing during the summer.

Federal Communications Commission

proved by the party responsible for compli­ance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim­its are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential instal­lation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television recep­tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment
o󰀨 and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

di󰀨erent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

a vehicle or metal build-

Changes or modications to

this unit not expressly ap-

Double insulated tools can use either a two or three

EXTENSION CORDS

wire extension cord. As the distance from the sup­ply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge
extension cord. Using extension cords with inad­equately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage,
resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage.
Refer to the table shown to determine the required
minimum wire size.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater
the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14 gauge
cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord.
When using more than one extension cord to make
up the total length, be sure each cord contains at
least the minimum wire size required. If you are using
one extension cord for more than one tool, add the
nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine
the required minimum wire size.

Guidelines for Using Extension Cords

• If you are using an extension cord outdoors, be sure
it is marked with the su󰀩x “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to
indicate that it is acceptable for outdoor use.

• Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in
good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired by a qualied
person before using it.

• Protect your extension cords from sharp objects,
excessive heat and damp or wet areas.

• Unplug all cords during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge

For Extension Cords*

Nameplate Amps

0 - 2.0

2.1 - 3.4

3.5 - 5.0

5.1 - 7.0

7.1 - 12.0

12.1 - 16.0

16.1 - 20.0

* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to ve volts at 150%

of the rated amperes.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICI­ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equi-

lateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of su󰀩cient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in-

tended to alert the user to the presence of important operat­ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

Extension Cord Length

25' 50' 75' 100' 150'

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18

18

18
18
18
18
16
14
12

18
18
16
14
12
10

18
16
14
12
10

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16

14

12

10

16
14
12
12

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CAUTION

DO NOT OPEN

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GROUNDING

CAUTION

C

US

Double Insulated Radios:

Radios with Two Prong Plugs

Radios marked “Double Insulated” do not require
grounding. They have a special double insulation
system which satises OSHA requirements and
complies with the applicable
standards of Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc., the Cana­dian Standard Association
and the National Electrical
Code. Double Insulated radi­os may be used in either of
the 120 volt outlets shown in
Figures A and B.

Fig. A Fig. B

SYMBOLOGY

Volts

Direct Current

Amps

Hertz

Presence of important operating

instructions.

shock.

Federal Communications
Commission

Certication Mark for Canada

Alternating Current

Risk of electric

UL Environment Energy E󰀩ciency

UL Listing for Canada and U.S.

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No. ..................................................... 2951-20

Input AC Volts ..............................................120 AC

Input AC Amps .................................................1.2 A

Input DC Volts .............................................. 14 DC

Input DC Amps ...................................................3 A

Output Volts .................................................. 12 DC

Output Amps .......................................................1 A

Battery Type .................................................M12™

Charger Type................................................M12™

Recommended Operating Temperature *
Battery and Charger ..

Battery and Tool ..... 14

40°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)

°F to 104°F (-10°C to 40°C)

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

5

4

3

2

1

12

11

10

1. PRESET

button

2. Bluetooth

button

3. AM / FM button

4. CLOCK button

5. On / O󰀨 button

6. Volume down

button

7. Volume up

button

8. Seek buttons

9. Antenna

10. Battery bay

11. USB / 12vDC

compartment

12. Handle

13. Charger indicators*

* Charger Indicators

When a battery pack is inserted into the charger,
the LEDs will indicate the following:

Continuous red: Charging

CLOCK

AM/FM

PRESET

◄ ►

9

14

15

16

14. Display

15. Tweeter

16. Full range speaker

13

6

7

8

Continuous green light: Charging is complete

Flashing red: Battery is too hot/cold
Charging will begin when battery reaches

correct charging temperature

Flashing red/green: Damaged or faulty battery

pack

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RADIO ASSEMBLY

WARNING

WARNING

Recharge only with the charger

cic charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and battery.

The MILWAUKEE M12 ™ Radio + Charger can be
powered by MILWAUKEE M12™ Li-Ion battery packs
or a standard wall outlet. When plugged into a wall
outlet, the battery bay will charge MILWAUKEE
M12™ Li-Ion battery packs (see Charger Operation).

Inserting/Removing Battery Pack

1. To insert the battery pack, slide it into the battery

bay.

2. To remove the battery pack, pull the battery pack

o󰀨 of the bay.

When the radio is powered by a battery pack and
its charge falls below 10%, the low battery indicator

is displayed.

To protect the life of the battery pack, the radio will
shut o󰀨 when the battery’s charge becomes too low.
If this happens, plug Radio + Charger into a 120V
outlet and charge the battery pack according to
Charger Operation.

This outlet can be used to charge a cell phone, power
an MP3 player or any other device that uses less than

2.1 A of DC electrical current.
NOTE: Any device that uses more than 2.1 A of DC
electrical current will trip a self-resetting overload
and disable the output.

specied for the battery. For spe-

Power

Low Battery Indicator

Battery Pack Protection

USB Power Outlet

RADIO OPERATION

Always remove battery pack before

ries. Only use accessories specically recom­mended for this radio. Others may be hazardous.

To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not

expose this radio to rain or moisture.

Turning On/O󰀨 and Controlling Volume

Plug the cord into an appropriate AC outlet or install
a battery pack.
Press and hold the On/O󰀨 button until the radio
turns ON or OFF. The radio station (frequency) is
displayed. To display the time, press the CLOCK
button. Volume is restored to the last setting.
NOTE: When the Radio + Charger is running on
battery power, the display will dim after 5 minutes to
reduce power use.
Use the Volume up and down buttons to increase or
decrease the volume.

changing or removing accesso-

1. Press and hold the CLOCK button until the hour
begins to ash.

2. Use the ◄ and ► buttons to change the hour.

3. Press the CLOCK button again. The minutes will
begin to ash. Use the ◄ and ► buttons to change
the minutes.

4. Press the CLOCK button again to save.

Press and hold the AM/FM button to enter tuning
mode. Use the ◄ and ► buttons or and
buttons to adjust Treble, and then Bass.

Push the AM/FM button to select AM or FM

Press the ◄ and ► buttons to move up and down
the band. Press, hold, and release the ◄ and ►
buttons to SEEK through the band. When a station
is found, the SEEK will stop.

To set the PRESET stations:

1. Tune to desired station.

2. Press and hold the PRESET button until the PRE­SET indicator on the display begins to ash.

3. Use the ◄ and ► buttons to select the PRESET
location for the station. Five locations (1-5) are
available for both AM and FM.

4. Press the PRESET button to save the location.

To tune to a PRESET station:
Press and release the PRESET button to step
through the PRESET stations.

To enter the Bluetooth mode, press the button.

• If no Bluetooth device is connected, Bluetooth

pairing will begin automatically and the icon will
ash on the display.

• The radio will continue to search for a signal for

3 minutes.

• While the is flashing, select "M12 Radio +

Charger" on the Bluetooth capable device.

• Once the device has successfully paired with the

radio, the will be shown on the radio's display.

To enter the Bluetooth mode, press the button.
When the radio locates a paired Bluetooth device,
the will stop ashing.
If connection is lost between the radio and the Blue­tooth device, the radio will try to reconnect automati­cally for up to 3 minutes.

Setting the Clock

EQ Adjustment

Selecting Band

Tuning and Seeking

PRESET Stations

Using Bluetooth

Pairing

Connecting

Controlling

When streaming music through to the radio via a
Bluetooth device, use the button. Use the ◄ and
► to move through the tracks.

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CHARGER OPERATION

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

Charge only MILWAUKEE M12™

MILWAUKEE Li-Ion Battery Charger. Other types

of batteries may cause personal injury and dam­age. Battery pack and charger are not compatible

with V™-technology or NiCd systems.

When to Charge MILWAUKEE Li-Ion

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 to determine when to charge
your MILWAUKEE Li-Ion battery pack.

• You can "Top-O󰀨" your battery pack's charge before
starting a big job or long day of use.

Plug the Radio + Charger into a 120V outlet. The
battery pack will not charge if the Radio + Charger
is not plugged in. Place the battery pack into the bay.

• A fully discharged battery pack with an internal tem­perature in the normal range will charge in about 30
to 185 minutes, depending on the battery pack.

• Heavily cycled batteries may take longer to charge
completely.

• After charging is complete, the continuous green

light will turn on.

• The charger will keep the battery pack fully charged
if it is left on the charger.

• If the light indicator ashes red and green, check
that the battery pack is fully seated into the bay. Re­move the pack and 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 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 outside
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.

Battery Pack
Temperature

Too Hot

Normal Range
Too Cold

Lithium-Ion battery packs in the

Battery Packs

How to Charge the Battery Pack

Li-Ion Charging Status

Red Charger
Indicator
Light

Fast Flashing
Continuous
Fast Flashing

Charging
Status

Not charging
Normal charging
Not charging

MAINTENANCE

To reduce the risk of injury, always

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.

Store your charger in a cool, dry place.

As a general practice, it is best to unplug battery

chargers and remove battery packs when not in use.
No battery pack damage will occur, however, if the
charger and battery pack are left plugged in.

The following care should be taken to prevent
such an incident:

•Make sure the positive (+) and negative (-) bat-

tery terminals are positioned correctly.

•Do not mix new and old batteries together, or
mix di󰀨erent types of batteries.

•Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

If chemicals from the batteries come in contact
with your skin, wash them o󰀨 immediately with

water. If chemicals leak onto the radio, clean the
radio completely.

Choking hazard. Keep batteries away from

children.

To hold station presets and clock time when the bat­tery pack is removed and the radio is unplugged, (2)
AAA batteries are required.

1. Remove battery pack and unplug radio.

2. Remove the screw and battery cover located

near the battery bay.

3. Insert two (2) AAA batteries according to

matching positive (+) and negative (-) marks.

4. Replace the battery cover and screw.

5. Always dispose of used batteries properly.

a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery
pack or charger in uid or allow a uid to ow
inside them. Corrosive or conductive uids, such

as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and

bleach or bleach containing products, etc., can

cause a short circuit.

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 ammable or combustible solvents
around battery packs, charger, or tools.

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

unplug the charger and remove the

Maintenance and Storage

Changing Back-up Batteries

Batteries may leak chemicals or
may explode if used incorrectly.

To reduce the risk of re, personal

injury, and product damage due to

Cleaning

Repairs

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