Milwaukee 48-59-0181 Operator's Manual

Catalog No.

No de Catalogue

Catálogo No.

48-59-0181

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

HEAVY-DUTY 12V AUTOMOTIVE CHARGER
EXTRA ROBUSTE CHARGER 120V ET CHARGER 12V - AUTOMOBILE
HEAVY DUTY CARGADOR DE 120V Y CARGADOR PARA AUTMÓVILES DE 12 V

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE BLESSURES, L'UTILISATEUR DOIT LIRE ET BIEN COMPRENDRE LE MANUEL DE

L'UTILISATEUR.
PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE LESIONES, EL USUARIO DEBE LEER Y ENTENDER EL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery chargers. Before using the battery charger, read this manual as well as any
labels on the charger, battery pack and tool.

1. CAUTION! To reduce the risk of injury, charge only

MILWAUKEE 48-11-0100 battery packs in this charger. Other types
of batteries may explode, causing personal injury or damage.

2. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use charger in rain,

snow, damp or wet locations. Do not use battery pack or charger in
the presence of explosive atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or
flammable materials) because sparks may be generated when insert­ing or removing battery pack, possibly causing fire.

3. CHARGE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. Do not block charger vents.

Keep them clear to allow proper ventilation. Do not allow smoking or
open flames near a charging battery pack. Vented gases may ex­plode.

4. 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 cord replaced immediately with identi­cal replacement parts (see “Maintenance”).

5. DO NOT USE CHARGER OR BATTERY PACK IF it has received a

sharp blow, been dropped or damaged in any way. Do not disas­semble. Incorrect reassembly may result in the risk of electric shock,
fire or exposure to battery fluids. If it is damaged, take it to a
MILWAUKEE service facility.

6. AUTOMOTIVE CHARGER IS RATED FOR 12 VOLT DC SOURCE
ONLY. Charger must be plugged into an appropriate receptacle.

7. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS. Use of an attachment
not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.

8. 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 fire 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.

9. DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY PACK WHEN TEMPERATURE is below

40°F (5°C) or above 105°F (40°C). Charging while in direct sunlight or
near a heat source will not produce a full charge and may perma­nently damage Battery Pack.

10. DO NOT BURN, MUTILATE OR DISASSEMBLE BATTERY PACK. The

battery pack can explode in a fire. Mutilation may expose battery
fluids, causing burns.

11. BATTERY FLUIDS CAUSE SERIOUS CHEMICAL BURNS. Never al-

low contact with skin or eyes. If a damaged battery pack leaks bat­tery fluids, use rubber or neoprene gloves to dispose of it. If skin is
exposed to battery fluids, wash with soap and water and rinse with
vinegar. Remove and dispose of contaminated clothing. If eyes are
affected, immediately flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medi­cal attention.

12. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT. 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 or keys in your pocket.
A short circuited battery pack may cause fire and personal injury.

13. UNPLUG CHARGER when not in use.

14. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, always unplug charger

before cleaning or maintenance, turning off controls will not reduce
this risk. Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to reduce shock
hazards.

15. 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 a vehicle or metal building during the summer. Charger
will charge the battery at the most rapid rate when the temperature is
between 41°F (5°C) and 113°F (45°C). When the battery temperature
is outside that range, charging will take longer.

16. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, some chargers have

a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified elec­trician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR

1

FUTURE REFERENCE.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

2

3

1. Vents

4

2. Electrical contacts

3. Red charging light

4. Battery pack port

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OPERATION

WARNING!

Charge only MILWAUKEE 48-11-0100 battery packs in this
charger. Other types of batteries may explode causing
personal injury and damage.

Charge your battery pack before you use your tool for the first time and when
your tool no longer performs with the power and torque needed for the job.
Never completely discharge the battery pack. Standard charging time will
vary according to the type of Charger you use. The charging time will also
vary depending on the supply voltage and charge needed. For example, if
your battery pack does not require a full charge, charging time will be less.

Battery packs are affected by temperature. Your battery pack will perform
best and have longest life if it is charged when the temperature is between
60°-80°F (15°C-27°C). Do not charge in temperatures below 40°F (5°C) or
above 105°F (40°C). Under these conditions, capacity will be reduced. See
"Maintenance".

Charging

The battery pack will feel warm immediately after using the tool. Allow it to
cool before inserting it into the charger since the charging cycle will not begin
if the battery pack is still warm.

1. Plug the Automotive Charger into a 12 Volt DC source such as a
cigarette lighter socket. Place the charger upright as shown, being
careful not to block the vents.

NOTE: Be sure to plug in the charger before inserting the battery
pack. The charging cycle will not begin if the battery pack is inserted
into the charger before the charger is plugged in.

2. Align the battery pack with the charger, and insert it into the charger
as far as possible. During charging, the charging light will glow.

NOTE: If you have followed the steps above and the charging light
does not glow, unplug the charger and remove the battery pack. First,
check to be sure the battery pack is cool. If it is warm, allow it to cool.
Next, check the electrical contacts between the battery pack and
charger. If the contacts are dirty, clean them with an eraser. Then plug
the charger into the outlet and reinsert the battery pack. If the charg­ing light still does not glow, return the charger and battery pack to a
MILWAUKEE service facility.

3. When charging is finished, the charging light will go out. Remove the
battery pack from the charger and unplug the charger.

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