Milwaukee 48-11-2401, 48-11-2420, 48-11-2430, 48-59-1201, 48-11-2402 Operator's Manual

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

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.

Cat. No. / No de cat.

48-11-2401
48-11-2420
48-11-2430

Cat. No. / No de cat.

48-11-2402
48-11-2440
48-11-2460

Cat. No. / No de cat.

48-59-1201

New batteries must be charged before
rst use.

Les batteries neuves doivent être
chargées avant leur utilisation initiale.

Las baterías nuevas se deben cargar
antes de usarlas por primera vez.

M12™ COMPACT CHARGER AND POWER SOURCE
M12™ LI-ION BATTERY PACKS

PRISE D’ALIMENTATION ET CHARGEUR COMPACT M12™
BLOC-PILES LI-ION M12™

CARGADOR COMPACTO Y FUENTE DE PODER M12™
BATERÍAS DE LITIO-ION M12™

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1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THIS MANUAL

CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPER­ATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MILWAUKEE
M12™ COMPACT CHARGER AND POW­ER SOURCE CAT. NO. 48-59-1201 AND
MILWAUKEE M12™ LI-ION BATTERIES.

2. BEFORE USING THE BATTERY PACK AND
CHARGER, READ THIS OPERATOR’S MAN­UAL, YOUR TOOL OPERATOR’S MANUAL,
AND ALL LABELS ON THE BATTERY PACK,
CHARGER AND TOOL.

3.

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF IN-

JURY, CHARGE MILWAUKEE
M12™ RECHARGEABLE LI-ION BATTERIES
ONLY IN MILWAUKEE M12™ LI-ION CHAR­GERS. Other types of batteries may burst causing

personal injury and damage. Do not wire a battery
pack to a power supply plug or car cigarette
lighter. Batteries will be permanently disabled or
damaged.

4. USE MILWAUKEE LI-ION PACKS ONLY ON
COMPATIBLE MILWAUKEE LI-ION TOOLS.

Battery pack and charger are not compatible with
V™-technology or NiCd systems. Use with other

tools may result in a risk of re, electric shock or

personal injury.

5. 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 remov-

ing battery pack, possibly causing re.

6. 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.

7. MAI

NTAIN CHARGER CORD. When unplugging

charger, pull plug rather than cord to reduce the risk

of damage to the electrical plug and cord. Never car-

ry 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.

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 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.

9. CHARGER IS RATED FOR 5 VOLT DC ONLY.

Charger must be plugged into an appropriate
receptacle.

10. USE ONLY WITH UL LISTED/CERTIFIED

CLASS 2 POWER SUPPLY. Others may result

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

11. 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.

12. UNPLUG CHARGER when not in use. Remove

battery packs from unplugged chargers.

13. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

always unplug charger before cleaning or main-

tenance. Do not allow water to ow into AC/
DC plug. Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) to reduce shock hazards.

14. 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.

15. 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).

16. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. Incorrect reassembly
may result in the risk of electric shock, re or
exposure to battery chemicals. If it is damaged,
take it to a MILWAUKEE service facility.

17. BATTERY CHEMICALS CAUSE SERIOUS
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 uids,

wash with soap and water and rinse with vin-

egar. If eyes are exposed to battery chemicals,
immediately ush with water for 20 minutes and

seek medical attention. Remove and dispose of
contaminated clothing.

18. 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. Do
not allow uids to ow 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. A short circuited battery pack may
cause re, personal injury, and product damage.

19. 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.

Federal Communications Commission

WARNING

Changes or modications to this unit

not expressly approved 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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all

instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, re and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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 televi-

sion 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.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

READ AND SAVE

ALL INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.

SYMBOLOGY

Volts

Direct Current

Amps

BFP

Backfeed Protected

Properly Recycle Batteries

California Energy Commission

Read Operator's Manual

C

US

UL Listing for Canada and U.S.

SPECIFICATIONS

Charger Cat. No. ................................ 48-59-1201

Input....................................................5 VDC, 2.1 A

Output ......................................................... 12 VDC

USB Output ........................................9 VDC, 1.6 A

5 VDC, 2.1 A

Operating Temperature

Battery and Charger .......................

40°F to 104°F

(4°C to 40°C)

Battery and Tool ................................0

°F to 167°F

(-18°C to 75°C)

Power Supply Cat. No*. ........................44-66-1202

Wall Plug Input Volts .................................... 120 AC

Battery Cat. No.................................... 48-11-2401

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

Battery Cat. No.................................... 48-11-2402

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

Battery Cat. No.................................... 48-11-2420

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

Battery Cat. No.................................... 48-11-2430

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

Battery Cat. No.................................... 48-11-2440

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

Battery Cat. No.................................... 48-11-2460

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

*Wall Plug and Micro-USB Cable available sepa-

rately. Included with some kits.

FUNCTIONAL

DESCRIPTION

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1. USB A port (output)

2. Power cable port (output)

3. Charging indicator LEDs

4. Micro-USB port (input)

5. USB power button

6. Fuel gauge

7. Contacts

8. Release buttons

9. Micro-USB Cable

10. Micro-USB

11. USB A

12. Wall plug prongs

13. Wall plug USB A port (output)

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5

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10

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12

9

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MILWAUKEE LI-ION

BATTERY PACKS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of re, personal

injury, and product damage due to

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.

Maintenance and Storage

Do not expose your battery pack or cordless tools

to water or rain, or allow them to get wet. This could

damage the tool and battery pack. Do not use oil or
solvents to clean or lubricate your battery pack. The

plastic casing will become brittle and crack, causing

a risk of injury.

Store battery packs at room temperature away from

moisture. Do not store in damp locations where cor-

rosion of terminals may occur. As with other battery
pack types, permanent capacity loss can result if

the pack is stored for long periods of time at high

temperatures (over 120° F). MILWAUKEE Li-Ion

battery packs maintain their charge during storage

longer than other battery pack types. After about a
year of storage, charge the pack as normal.

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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 nish making a
cut, drilling a hole, or driving a fastener. Charge the

battery pack as needed.

Charging the Battery Pack

1. Plug your USB A end of the cable into a power

source such as an AC wall adaptor, computer or

car port.

2. Insert the Micro-USB end of the cable into the

Micro-USB port in the charger.

3. Insert the battery pack into charger. The indicator

light will display the charging status:
Red: Charging
Green: Charged
Red Flashing: Battery is too hot or too cold

Red/Green Flashing: Damaged or Faulty Battery

• During charging, press the power button to display

the current charge on the fuel gauge.

• USB A Port (for device charging) and DC out port

(for powering heated gear) is shut down when the
Micro-USB port is being used.

• A fully discharged battery pack with an internal

temperature in the normal range will charge in about

130 to 525 minutes, depending on the battery pack.

• Heavily cycled batteries may take longer to charge

completely.

• After charging is complete, the continuous green

light will come on.

• The charger will keep the battery pack fully charged

if it is left on the charger.

• 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.

•

If the light indicator ashes red and green, check that

the battery pack is fully seated into the bay. Remove

the battery pack and reinsert. If the light continues to
ash red and green, the battery pack may be extremely
hot or cold, or wet. Allow the battery 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 battery pack and reinsert. If the light indicator
still does not come on, remove pack and unplug
charger for at least 2 minutes. After 2 minutes,
plug charger back in and insert pack. If after these
attempts the light indicator still does not come on,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility.

Maintenance and Storage

Store your charger in a cool, dry place.

Unplug battery chargers and remove batteries when

not in use. Do not store battery packs in the M12™
Compact Charger and Power Source.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, always

unplug the charger and remove the
battery from the charger before performing any
maintenance. Never disassemble the battery or
charger. Contact a MILWAUKEE service facility

for ALL repairs.

To reduce the risk of injury and damage, never
immerse your battery or charger in liquid or allow
a liquid to ow inside them.

Transport

Personal transport of Li-Ion battery packs is allowed

when done in accordance with these warnings and

instructions. The proper classication, packaging, la­beling, marking, and documentation requirements for
shipping Li-Ion batteries is dependent upon whether

the particular batteries are rated greater than or less

than 100 Wh. Generally, Li-Ion batteries rated 100

Wh or less are “excepted” from certain Class 9 DG

requirements. Always check compliance of Li-Ion

battery consignments against the current regulations
governing the chosen mode of transport. When in

doubt, contact the carrier or other trained Dangerous
Goods professional to conrm acceptability. Li-Ion
packs are shipped under classication UN 3480
(battery only) or UN 3481 (batteries contained in or
packed with equipment).

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury or ex-

plosion, never burn or incinerate a

battery pack even if it is damaged, dead or com­pletely discharged. When burned, toxic fumes

and materials are created.

Disposing of MILWAUKEE Li-Ion

Battery Packs

MILWAUKEE Li-Ion battery packs are more environ­mentally friendly than some other types of power tool

battery packs (e.g., nickel-cadmium). Always dispose
of your battery pack according to federal, state and

local regulations. Contact a recycling agency in your
area for recycling locations.

Even discharged battery packs contain some energy.
Before disposing, use electrical tape to cover the
terminals to prevent the battery pack from shorting,
which could cause a re or explosion.

RBRC Battery Recycling Seals

The RBRC™ Battery Recycling Seals (see "Sym­bology") on your tool battery packs indicate that
MILWAUKEE has arranged for the recycling of

that battery pack with the Rechargeable Battery

Recycling Corporation (RBRC). At the end of your
battery pack's useful life, return the battery pack to
a MILWAUKEE Branch O󰀩ce/Service Center or the

participating retailer nearest you. For more informa-

tion, visit the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org.

MILWAUKEE LI-ION

CHARGER

CHARGING THE BATTERY

WARNING

Charge only MILWAUKEE 12V Li-

Ion batteries in MILWAUKEE 12V

Li-Ion Chargers. Other types of batteries may

cause personal injury and damage.

When to Charge the Battery Pack

with this MILWAUKEE Charger

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.

• The only time it is necessary to charge the

MILWAUKEE Li-Ion battery pack is when the battery

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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 am-

monia. Never use ammable or combustible solvents
around batteries, charger, or tools.

Repairs

The charger has no serviceable parts.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING

Recharge only with the charger

specied for the battery. For spe-

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

Using with Heated Gear

To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the battery holder. Make sure it latches securely
into place.

Insert the power cable (from inside the battery holder
pocket) into the power cable port on the battery holder.

Place the battery holder into the pocket and fasten
closed.
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the holder.

NOTE: USB A Port (for device charging) and DC out
port (for powering heated gear) is shut down when
the Micro-USB port is being used.

Using the USB A Port

The USB A port can be used to charge a cell phone,
MP3 player, or other personal device that uses less
than 5V, 2.1A of DC electrical current. The cord can
be run from the battery controller pocket, through
the grommet and channel on the interior of the vest,
and through another grommet into a side pocket. It

is not recommend to use the pocket warmer when
an electronic device is charging in a pocket.

To turn on the USB, press the USB power button.
The USB A port will remain on for two hours before
turning o󰀨 automatically.
NOTE: USB A Port (for device charging) and DC out
port (for powering heated gear) is shut down when
the Micro-USB port is being used.

Fuel Gauge

Press the USB power button to display the battery

pack’s remaining power.

SERVICE - UNITED STATES

1-800-SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878)

Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM CST

or visit www.milwaukeetool.com

Contact Corporate After Sales Service Technical
Support with technical, service/repair, or warranty

questions.

Email: [e-mail]

Become a Heavy Duty Club Member at
www.milwaukeetool.com to receive important

notications regarding your tool purchases.

SERVICE - CANADA

Milwaukee Tool (Canada) Ltd

1.800.268.4015

Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST

or visit www.milwaukeetool.ca

LIMITED WARRANTY

USA & CANADA

Every MILWAUKEE Battery Pack (sold with cordless product and/or as
a replacement battery pack) 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 a battery pack which, after
examination, is determined by MILWAUKEE to be defective in material or

workmanship for the stated warranty period from date of purchase. Return
of the battery pack to a MILWAUKEE factory Service Center location or

MILWAUKEE Authorized Service Station, freight prepaid and insured,
is required. For the proper shipping procedure of battery packs, contact

1.800.SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878), or go to www.milwaukeetool.com. 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.

Battery Pack

Cat. No. Chemistry

Warranty Period

(from date of purchase)

48-11-1828

(Serial number prefix "B41E"

and later)
48-11-1840
48-11-1850
48-11-1860
48-11-1890
48-11-2402
48-11-2440
48-11-2460
48-11-2830

(Serial number prefix "C71")

Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Three (3) Years

48-11-0490

48-11-1815

48-11-1820
48-11-2001
48-11-2401
48-11-2420
48-11-2430

Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Two (2) Years

48-11-1828

(Serial number prefix "B41D"

and earlier)
48-11-1830

(Serial number prefix “A95”)
48-11-2830

(Serial number prefix "A71")

Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Two (2) Years –
plus, Three (3) Years
Pro-Rata (prorated)*

48-11-0100
48-11-1024
48-11-1830

(Serial number prefix “E95”)
48-11-1970
48-11-2230

Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd),

Nickel-Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH),

Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

One (1) Year

*The warranty period for MILWAUKEE M18™ 48-11-1828 (with the se­rial number prefix "B41D" and earlier), V18™48-11-1830 (with the serial
number prefix “A95”), and V28™ 48-11-2830 (with the serial number prefix
"A71") is five (5) years / 2000 charges from the date of purchase, whichever
first occurs. The first 1000 charges or 2 years of the warranty, whichever
first occurs, are covered through free replacement of the defective battery.
This means that for the earlier of the first 1000 charges or two (2) years
from the date of purchase/first charge, a replacement battery will be pro

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vided to the customer for any defective battery free of charge. Thereafter,
the remaining charges up to a total of 2000 or the remainder of the five
(5) year period from the date of purchase, whichever first occurs, will be

covered on a pro rata basis. This means that every customer gets an ad

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ditional 1000 charges or three (3) years of pro rata warranty on the these
battery packs, depending upon the amount of use. MILWAUKEE M18™
48-11-1828 (with the serial number prefix "B41E" and later), V18™48-11­1830 (with the serial number prefix “E95”), and M28™ 48-11-2830 (with
the serial number prefix "C71") have different warranty periods, as listed.

Warranty Registration is not necessary to obtain the applicable warranty
on a MILWAUKEE battery pack. The manufacturing date of the product
will be used to determine the warranty period if no proof of purchase is
provided at the time warranty service is requested.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE EXCLUSIVE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
REMEDIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS A CONDITION OF THE CONTRACT
FOR THE PURCHASE OF EVERY MILWAUKEE PRODUCT. IF YOU DO
NOT AGREE TO THIS CONDITION, YOU SHOULD NOT PURCHASE
THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL MILWAUKEE BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAM

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AGES, OR FOR ANY COSTS, ATTORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, LOSSES
OR DELAYS ALLEGED TO BE AS A CONSEQUENCE OF ANY DAMAGE
TO, FAILURE OF, OR DEFECT IN ANY PRODUCT INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIMS FOR LOSS OF PROFITS. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLU

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SIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WRIT-