Milwaukee Tool 48-59-0280 User Manual [en, es, fr]
Cat. No.
No de Cat.
48-59-0280
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR
Li-ION/NiCd MULTI-BAY BATTERY CHARGER
CHARGEUR MULTIPLE AU LITHIUM-ION/NICKEL-CADMIUM
CARGADOR DE MÚLTIPLES SEGMENTOS PARA BATERÍAS DE IONES DE
LITIO/NIQUEL-CADMIO
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE BLESSURES, L'UTILISATEUR DOIT LIRE LE
MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR.
PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE LESIONES, EL USUARIO DEBE LEER EL
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fi re and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This operator's manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the MILWAUKEE
Li-Ion/NiCd Multi-Bay Charger. Before using the charger , read this operator's manual, your tool
and battery operator's manuals, and all labels on the battery pack, charger and tool.
1. CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
INJURY , CHARGE MIL WAUKEE LITHIUM-ION PACKS ONL Y IN MILWAUKEE
LITHIUM-ION CHARGERS. CHARGE
MILWAUKEE NiCd PACKS ONLY IN
MILWAUKEE NiCd CHARGERS. Other
types of chargers may cause personal
injury or damage.
2. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRON-
MENTS. 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 flammable
materials) because sparks may be
generated when inserting or removing
battery pack, possibly causing fi re.
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 fl ames 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 AN EXTENSION CORD
UNLESS IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. Using the wrong, damaged or
improperly wired extension cord could
result in the risk of fi 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.
6. CHARGER IS RATED FOR 120 VOLT
AC ONL Y . Charger must be plugged into
an appropriate receptacle.
7. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED AT-
TACHMENTS. Use of an attachment
not recommended or sold by the battery
charger or battery pack manufacturer
may result in a risk of fi re, electric shock
or personal injury.
8. UNPLUG CHARGER when not in use.
Remove battery packs from unplugged
chargers.
9. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, always unplug charger
before cleaning or maintenance. Use a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
to reduce shock hazards.
10. DO NOT BURN OR INCINERATE
BATTERY PACKS. Battery packs may
explode, causing personal injury or
damage. Toxic fumes and materials
are created when battery packs are
burned.
11. DO NOT CRUSH, DROP , OR DAMAGE
battery pack. Do not use a battery pack
or charger that has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, run over, or damaged in any way (e.g., pierced with a
nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on).
12. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. Incorrect
reassembly may result in the risk of
electric shock, fi re or exposure to battery
chemicals. If it is damaged, take it to a
MILWAUKEE service facility.
13. BATTER Y CHEMICALS CAUSE SERI-
OUS BURNS. Never allow contact with
skin, eyes, or mouth. If a damaged battery pack leaks battery chemicals, use
rubber or neoprene gloves to dispose
of it. If skin is exposed to battery fl uids,
wash with soap and water and rinse with
vinegar. If eyes are exposed to battery
chemicals, immediately fl ush with water
for 20 minutes and seek medical attention. Remove and dispose of contaminated clothing.
READ AND SA VE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
14. 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, keys or nails in your
pocket. A short circuited battery pack
may cause fi re and personal injury.
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
direct sunlight, a vehicle or metal building during the summer. Charger will
charge the battery when the battery's
internal temperature is between 14°F
(-10°C) and 150°F (65°C). When the
battery temperature is outside that
range, charging will not occur.
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Symbology
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1. Light indicators:
Off -- Port is ready
Red Continuous Charging
Red Flashing Battery pack is too hot or too cold (Charging will begin
when battery reaches correct charging temperature)
Green Continuous Charging is complete
Red and Green Flashing Damaged or faulty battery pack
2. Label
3. Electrical contacts
4. Battery pack bay
5. Vents
6. Cord wrap
7. Cord
(with pass-through plug)
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Underwriters
Double Insulated
Volts Direct
Current
Volts Alternating
Current
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Catalog No.
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48-59-0280 *
* Charges MILWAUKEE 18-28V Lithium-Ion battery packs and
MILWAUKEE 12-18V NiCd battery packs.
Specifi cations
Input
Volts AC
120
Input
Amps
6.3
Laboratories, Inc.,
United States and Canada
Hertz
Amps
Output
Volts DC
12-28
Output
Amps
3.5
TOOL USE AND FEATURES
Multi-Bay, Multi-Voltage, Multi-Chemistry
The independent bays on the Multi-Bay
Charger allow for charging up to 3 batteries
at the same time. The batteries can be different voltages (12 to 28 Volts) and different
chemistries (NiCd or Li-Ion). For example,
charge your 12 Volt NiCd battery, 18 Volt
NiCd battery, and 28 Volt Li-Ion battery all
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at once.
Cord Wrap/Pass-Through Plug
A convenient cord wrap stores the 9-foot
cord. A pass-through plug keeps an outlet
available for other uses.
Job Site Built
The rugged housing of the Multi-Bay Charger
is well suited for the harsh environment of
job sites. Roll bars and blow-molded plastic
protect the charger during falls and bumps.
The high visibility bright indicator lights are
mounted on top of the charger for 360°
viewing.
Dust covers on the electrical contacts help
keep the dust and debris of job sites out of
the charger. When a battery pack is inserted,
the dust covers automatically retract to allow
charging.
Battery packs can be stored on the bays and
carried on the charger from job to job. When
the charger is plugged in, charging begins for
the packs on the bays.
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CHARGER OPERATION
WARNING
Charge only MILWAUKEE 18-28V
Lithium-Ion battery packs and
MILWAUKEE 12-18V NiCd battery
packs in the MILWAUKEE Li-Ion/NiCd
Multi-Bay Battery Charger. Other
types of batteries may cause personal
injury and damage.
When to Charge the Battery Pack
For MILWAUKEE NiCd Battery Packs:
Charge your battery pack overnight before
you use it for the fi rst time and then 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 2-10 chargings and dischargings.
Battery packs which have not been used
for some time should be recharged before
use.
For MILWAUKEE Li-Ion Battery Packs:
Remove the battery pack from the tool for
charging when convenient for you and your
job. MILWAUKEE battery packs 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 bat-
tery pack.
• You can top-off your battery pack's
charge before starting a big job or long
day of use.
• The only time it is necessary to charge
the MILWAUKEE Lithium-Ion battery
pack is when the pack has reached
the end of its charge. To signal the end
of charge, power to the tool will drop
quickly, allowing you just enough power
to fi nish making a cut, drilling a hole, or
driving a fastener. Charge the battery
pack as needed.
How to Charge the Battery Pack
Place the battery pack onto the bay by sliding the pack on from the top of the bay. The
red light will come on, either fl ashing (pack
is too hot or cold) or continuous (pack is
charging).
• For MILWAUKEE Li-Ion battery packs,
the Fuel Gauge lights on the battery
pack are displayed as the pack is being
charged, indicating how fully charged
the pack is.
• A fully discharged pack with an internal
temperature in the normal range* will
charge a NiCd battery pack in 45 minutes or less and a Li-Ion battery pack
in 60 minutes or less. Heavily cycled
battery packs may take longer to charge
completely.
*Normal Range: For Li-Ion, between
32°F and 150°F; for NiCd, between
32°F and 140°F)
• Three battery packs can be charged
simultaneously with no change in charging times.
• After charging is complete, the continuous green light will come on. For
MILWAUKEE Li-Ion packs, the Fuel
Gauge lights will go off. The Fuel Gauge
button won't work when the pack is on
the charger.
• The charger will keep the battery pack
fully charged if it is left on the charger.
• After the battery is completely charged,
the charger will continue conditioning
("topping-off") the battery to hold a
stronger charge. Over time, batteries
begin to hold less and less charge.
The "top-off" mode helps renew the
charge-life of the battery. This process
can take from 1 to 4 hours, depending
on the battery temperature. The battery
may be removed at any point during this
cycle with no harm done.
• If the light indicator flashes red and
green, check that the battery pack is
fully seated into the bay. Remove the
pack and reinsert. If the light continues
to fl ash red and green, the battery pack
may be extremely hot or cold, or wet.
Allow the pack to cool down, warm up, or
dry out and then 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 pack is within the acceptable range,
normal charging will take place and the red
light will be continuous. Hot or cold battery
packs may take longer to charge.
Li-Ion Charging Status
Battery Pack
Temperature
150°F or more
32°F to 150°F
14°F to 32°F
14°F or less
Red Charger
Indicator Light
Flashing
Continuous
Continuous
Flashing
Charging Status
Not charging
Normal charging
Warm-up charging
Not charging
NiCd Charging Status
Battery Pack
Temperature
140°F or more
32°F to 140°F
32°F or less
Red Charger
Indicator Light
Flashing
Continuous
Flashing
Charging Status
Not charging
Normal charging
Not charging
Powering the Charger with an Inverter
or Generator
The charger will operate with most generators and inverters rated at 900 Watts or
higher. The power required is at least 300
Watts per bay.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the charger and remove
the battery pack from the charger
before performing any maintenance.
Never disassemble the battery pack
or charger. Contact a MILWAUKEE
service facility for ALL repairs.
To reduce the risk of injury and
damage, never immerse your battery
pack or charger in liquid or allow a
liquid to fl ow inside them.
Maintenance and Storage
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.
Cleaning
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
fl ammable or combustible solvents around
battery packs, charger, or tools.
Repairs
The MILWAUKEE Li-Ion/NiCd charger has
no internal serviceable parts. For cordset
repairs, return the charger to the nearest
authorized service center.
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