OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR
New batteries must be charged before rst use.
Les batteries neuves doivent être chargées avant leur
utilisation initiale.
Cat. No. / No de cat.
48-59-1807
Las baterías nuevas se deben cargar antes de usarlas
por primera vez.
M18™ AND M12™ RAPID CHARGE STATION
M18™ AND M12™ LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACKS
STATION DE CHARGE RAPIDE DE BATTERIES M18™ET M12™
BLOCS DE BATTERIES LITHIUM-ION M18™ET M12™
ESTACIÓN DE CARGA RÁPIDA M18™ Y M12™
BATERÍAS DE IONES DE LITIO M18™ Y M12™
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
AVERTISSEMENT An 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.
CAUTION
WARNING
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THIS MANUAL
CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MILWAUKEE
LITHIUM-ION CHARGER CAT. NO. 48-59-1807 AND
MILWAUKEE M12™ AND M18™ 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.
M18™ RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
ONLY IN MILWAUKEE M12™ AND M18™ LITHIUMION 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 LITHIUM-ION PACKS ONLY ON
COMPATIBLE MILWAUKEE LITHIUM-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 removing 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. 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.
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 120 VOLT AC ONLY. Charger must be plugged into an appropriate receptacle.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,
CHARGE MILWA UKEE M12™ AND
10. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS. Use
of an attachment not recommended or sold by the
battery charger or battery pack manufacturer may
result in a risk of re, electric shock or personal injury.
11. UNPLUG CHARGER when not in use. Remove bat-
tery packs from unplugged chargers.
12. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, al-
ways unplug charger before cleaning or maintenance.
Do not allow water to ow into AC/DC plug. Use a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to reduce
shock hazards.
13. DO NOT BURN OR INCINERATE BATTERY
PACKS. Battery packs may explode, causing per-
sonal injury or damage. Toxic fumes and materials
are created when battery packs are burned.
14. 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).
15. 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.
16. 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 vinegar. If eyes are exposed to battery chemicals, immediately ush with
water for 20 minutes and seek medical attention.
Remove and dispose of contaminated clothing.
17. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT. A short-circuited 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.
18. 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.
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.
20.ALWAYS USE A SIDE HANDLE when using a HIGH
OUTPUT or HIGH DEMAND battery pack 6.0 Ah or
above; the output torque of some tools may increase.
If your drill/driver did not come with a side handle,
visit www. milwaukeetool.com for the appropriate
accessory handle.
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
Alternating Current
Double Insulated
Properly Recycle Batteries
2
Hertz
Amps
BFP
Backfeed Protected
UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
1. Light indicators:
Continuous red: Charging
Slow ashing green: Approaching full charge
Continuous green: Charging is complete
Fast ashing red: Battery is too hot/cold - Charging
Slow ashing red: Battery charge is pending -
Flashing red/green: Damaged or faulty battery pack
1
5
10
7
9
8
2. Bays (12V on front,
18V on back)
3. Vents
4. Cord with
pass-through plug
5. Wall mount guides
will begin when battery reaches
correct charging temperature
Charging will begin when the rst
pack is fully charged
3
4
6
6
7
7
6. Battery Contacts
7. Release Buttons
8. Fuel Gauge button
9. Fuel Gauge
10. Rapid charge capable pack indicator
SPECIFICATIONS
Charger Cat. No. ................................ 48-59-1807
Input Volts ....................................................120 AC
Max Input Amps ............................................6.0 AC
DC Output Volts ...................................................12
Max DC Output Amps ......................................4.5
DC Output Volts ...................................................18
Max DC Output Amps ......................................6.0
Recommended Ambient
Charging Temperature ................... 40°F to 105°F
M18™ Li-Ion Battery Packs ........................ 18 V DC
M12™ Li-Ion Battery Packs ........................ 12 V DC
MILWAUKEE LI-ION
BATTERY PACKS
Use the Fuel Gauge to determine
the battery pack's remaining run
time. Press the Fuel Gauge button to display the lights. The
Fuel Gauge will light up for 2-3
seconds. When less than 10%
of charge is left, 1 light on the
fuel gauge will ash slowly.
NOTE: If the Fuel Gauge doesn't appear to be working,
place the battery pack on the charger and charge as needed.
Compared to NiCd battery pack types, MILWAUKEE Li-Ion
battery packs deliver fade-free power for their entire run
time. The tool will not experience a slow, gradual loss of
power as you work. To signal the end of discharge, 1 light
on the fuel gauge will ash quickly for 2-3 seconds and the
tool will not run. Charge the battery pack.
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NOTE: Immediately after using the battery pack, the Fuel
Gauge may display a lower charge than it will if checked
a few minutes later. The battery cells "recover" some of
their charge after resting.
To protect itself from damage and extend its life, the battery pack’s intelligent circuit monitors current draw and
temperature. In extremely high torque, binding, stalling,
and short circuit situations, the battery pack will turn OFF
the tool if the current draw becomes too high. All the fuel
gauge lights will ash. Release the trigger and restart.
Under extreme circumstances, the internal temperature of
the battery could become too high. If this happens, the fuel
gauge lights will ash in an alternating pattern and the tool
will not run. Allow the battery to cool down.
Fuel Gauge Lights Diagnosis Solution
Lights 1 - 4 Solid Remaining run time Continue working
1 Light, ashing
slowly
1 Light, ashing
quickly
Lights 1-4, ashing
quickly
Lights 1&3 / 2&4,
ashing alternatingly
MILWAUKEE Li-Ion battery packs are designed to operate
in temperatures below freezing. When the battery pack is
too cold, it may need to warm up before normal use. Put
the battery on a tool and use the tool in a light application.
It may “buzz” for a short time until it warms up. When the
buzzing stops, use the tool normally.
Fuel Gauge
Approximate Run Time Remaining
55-77 %
33-54 %
10-32 %
Less than 10% if bottom light
is ashing
Battery Pack Protection
Less than 10% run
time left
End of discharge Charge pack
Current draw too
high
Battery temperature
too high
Prepare to charge pack
Release trigger and
restart, reduce pressure
Release trigger and allow
battery to cool
Cold Weather Operation
78-100 %
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WARNING
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re, personal
WARNING
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.
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 corrosion
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.
Personal transport of Li-Ion battery packs is allowed
when done in accordance with these warnings and in-
structions. The proper classication, 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 conrm acceptability. Li-Ion packs are shipped under classication
UN 3480 (battery only) or UN 3481 (batteries contained
in or packed with equipment).
battery pack even if it is damaged, dead or completely discharged. When burned, toxic fumes
and materials are created.
Disposing of MILWAUKEE Li-Ion
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.
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 Oce/Service
Center or the participating retailer nearest you. For more
information, visit the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org.
injury, and product damage due to
Maintenance and Storage
Transport
To reduce the risk of injury or ex-
plosion, never burn or incinerate a
Battery Packs
RBRC Battery Recycling Seals
RAPID CHARGE
STATION
Charge only MILWAUKEE M18™
this MILWAUKEE Lithium-Ion charger. Other
types of batteries may cause personal injury and
damage.
When to Charge the Battery Pack
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 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.
How to Charge the Battery Pack
Align the battery pack with the bay and slide the battery
pack into the charger as far as possible. The red light will
come on, either ashing quickly (battery pack is too hot or
cold), ashing slowly (battery pack is waiting for another
pack to nish charging) or continuous (pack is charging).
• The 48-59-1807 charges up to three battery packs at
a time, one in each of the three M12/M18 sets. The
rst pack loaded in each charger set will charge rst.
The second pack inserted in the charger set will begin
charging when the rst pack inserted is fully charged.
• A fully discharged battery pack with an internal temperature in the normal range will charge in 30 to 90 minutes,
depending on the battery pack.
• Heavily cycled batteries may take longer to charge
completely.
• The Fuel Gauge lights on M18 battery packs are dis-
played as the pack is being charged, indicating how fully
charged the pack is. The fuel gauge will turn o when
charging is complete.
• 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 light indicator will ash green
during this maintenance charging.
• 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
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and M12™ Lithium-Ion batteries in
with this MILWAUKEE Charger
SET 1 SET 2
SET 3
red and green, remove pack(s) and unplug charger for
WARNING
at least 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, plug charger back
in and insert pack. 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(s) 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.
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.
Li-Ion Charging Status
Battery Pack
Temperature
Too Hot
Normal Range
Too Cold
Powering the Charger with an Inverter
The charger will operate with most generators and inverters rated at 600 Watts or higher.
Store your charger in a cool, dry place.
As a general practice, it is best to unplug battery chargers
and remove batteries when not in use. No battery pack
damage will occur, however, if the charger and battery
pack are left plugged in.
The charger has no serviceable parts.
Use the wall mount guides to mark the hanging points.
Red Charger
Indicator Light
Fast Flashing
Continuous
Fast Flashing
Charging Status
Not charging
Normal charging
Not charging
or Generator
Maintenance and Storage
Repairs
Mounting to the Wall
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.
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 batteries, charger, or tools.
Cleaning
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: metproductsupport@milwaukeetool.com
Become a Heavy Duty Club Member at
www.milwaukeetool.com to receive important
notications 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
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.
48-11-1812, 48-11-1828 (Serial number prefix
"B41E" and later), 48-11-1840, 48-11-1850,
48-11-1860, 48-11-1865, 48-11-1880, 48-11-1890,
48-11-2402, 48-11-2440, 48-11-2460, 48-11-2830
(Serial number prefix "C71")
48-11-0490, 48-11-1815, 48-11-1820, 48-11-1835,
48-11-2001, 48-11-2401, 48-11-2420, 48-11-2430
48-11-1828 (Serial number prefix "B41D" and
earlier), 48-11-1830 (Serial number prefix “A95”),
48-11-2830 (Serial number prefix "A71")
48-11-0100, 48-11-1024, 48-11-1830 (Serial
number prefix “E95”), 48-11-1970, 48-11-2230
*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 provided
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 additional 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™48-11-1830 (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
DAMAGES, 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
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR
ORAL. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MILWAUKEE DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE; TO
THE EXTENT SUCH DISCLAIMER IS NOT PERMITTED BY LAW, SUCH IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS
WARRANTY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS
ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU, THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
This warranty applies to product sold in the U.S.A. and Canada only.
Please consult the ‘Service Center Search’ in the Parts & Service section of MILWAUKEE’s
website www.milwaukeetool.com or call 1.800.SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878) to locate your
nearest service facility for warranty and non-warranty service on a MILWAUKEE Battery Pack.
USA & CANADA
Battery Pack
Cat. No. Chemistry
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Three (3) Years
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Two (2) Years
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd),
Nickel-Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH),
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Warranty Period
(from date of purchase)
Two (2) Years –
plus, Three (3) Years
Pro-Rata (prorated)*
One (1) Year
LIMITED WARRANTY
Every MILWAUKEE power tool* (see exceptions below) 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 any part on
an electric power tool which, after examination, is determined by MILWAUKEE
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USA & CANADA
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