Milwaukee 48-59-0231 User Manual

Catalog No.

No de Catalogue

Catálogo No.

48-59-0231

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

POWER PLUS CHARGER
CHARGEUR POWER PLUS (SURPUISSANT)
CARGADOR DE POWER PLUS

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 12 and 14.4 Volt Nickel-Cadmium Power Plus 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. CHARGER IS RATED FOR 120 VOLT AC 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 BURN, MUTILATE OR DISASSEMBLE BATTERY PACK.
The battery pack can explode in a fire. Mutilation may expose battery
fluids, causing burns.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. UNPLUG CHARGER when not in use.

13. 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.

14. 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.

READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE.

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1

5

2

1. Electrical contacts

3

4

6

2. Battery pack port

3. Instruction label

4. Green control light
OFF indicates: Charger is ready for operation

Continuous light indicates: Charging (if battery temperature

is between 35°F (0°C) and 113°F
(45°C)

Flashing light indicates: Battery pack is charged

Maintenance charging
Battery pack is too hot or too cold

5. Vents

6. Nameplate (on bottom of charger)

OPERATION

WARNING!

Connect Charger

Charge only MILWAUKEE 12 and

14.4 Volt Nickel-Cadmium Power
Plus battery packs in this charger.
Other types of batteries may ex­plode causing personal injury and
damage.

WARNING!

This charger is designed to op­erator on standard household
electrical power only. Do not use
with generators, inverters, or
other power sources.

When to Charge the Power Plus Battery Pack

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. New battery packs reach full
loading capacity after 4-5 chargings and dischargings. Battery packs that
have not been used for some time should be recharged before use.

Standard Charging Times

Standard charging time is between 10 minutes and 90 minutes. Charging time
varies depending on the charge needed and the type of battery pack being
charged. For example, if the battery pack does not require a full charge, the
charging time will be less than 90 minutes.

Effects of Temperature on Charging

Battery packs are affected by temperature. The charger will sense battery
temperature and will charge the battery when its temperature is between
32°F (0°C) and 113°F (45°C). When the battery temperature is outside that
range, charging will occur at a slower rate to prevent damage to the battery.

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Charger Ready

Insert Battery

Flashing Flashing

Battery too cold

less than 32°F (0°C)

Maintenance charging

until battery temperature

is above 32°F (0°C)

Continuous
Light

Battery temperature

32°F (0°C) -113°F (45°C)

Charging

Flashing

Battery is charged

Maintenance charging

Battery too hot

over 113°F (45°C)

Remove from Charger.

Allow battery to cool

down below
113°F (45°C)
and re-insert