Milwaukee DescriptionDescription Operator’s Manual

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

Cat. No. / No de cat.

2853-20
M18 FUEL™ 1/4" HEX IMPACT DRIVER

TOURNEVIS À PERCUSSION HEXAGONAL DE 6 mm (1/4")
M18 FUEL™

DESTORNILLADOR DE IMPACTO HEXAGONAL M18 FUEL™
DE 6 mm (1/4")

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.

GENERAL POWER TOOL

WARNING

SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all safety warnings, instruc-

tions provided with this power tool. Failure to

follow all instructions listed below may result in

electric shock, re and/or serious injury. Save all
warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-oper-

ated (cordless) power tool.

tions, illustrations and specica-

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo

spheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep children and bystanders away while operating

a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will

reduce risk of electric shock.

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the

risk of electric shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase

the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an ex

tension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord

suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

• If operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter

(GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces

the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under

the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools

may result in serious personal injury.

• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

personal injuries.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch

is in the o󰀨-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying

the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the

switch or energizing power tools that have the switch

on invites accidents.

• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before

turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result

in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal­ance at all times. This enables better control of the

power tool in unexpected situations.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair

can be caught in moving parts.

• If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of dust

collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and

ignore tool safety principles. A careless action

can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

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POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct power

tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.

• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn

it on and o󰀨. Any power tool that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/

or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
the power tool before making any adjustments,

changing accessories, or storing power tools.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

starting the power tool accidentally.

• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the

­power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands

of untrained users.

• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for

misalignment or binding of moving parts, break

age of parts and any other condition that may

a󰀨ect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use. Many

accidents are caused by poorly maintained power

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tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are

less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.

in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to

be performed. Use of the power tool for operations

di󰀨erent from those intended could result in a hazard
ous situation.

• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles

and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling

and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

• Recharge only with the charger specied by the

manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type

of battery pack may create a risk of re when used
with another battery pack.

• Use power tools only with specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may

create a risk of injury and re.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects,

that can make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery terminals together may

cause burns or a re.

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• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected

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from the battery; avoid contact. If contact ac
cidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid con-

tacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid

ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam
aged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries

may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re,
explosion or risk of injury.

• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or

excessive temperature. Exposure to re or tem
perature above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.

• Follow all charging instructions and do not

charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specied in the instructions.

Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the

specied range may damage the battery and increase
the risk of re.

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SERVICE

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualied

repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

• Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the

manufacturer or authorized service providers.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

FOR IMPACT DRIVER

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping sur­faces, when performing an operation where the
fastener may contact hidden wiring. Fasteners

contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool “live” and could give the

operator an electric shock.

• Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. Expo

sure to noise can cause hearing loss.

• Use only sockets and other accessories speci

cally designed for use on impact wrenches and
drivers. Other sockets and accessories might shatter

or break causing injury.

• Always use common sense and be cautious when

using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every

situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.

Do not use this tool if you do not understand these
operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond
your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained

professional for additional information or training.

• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry im-

portant information. If unreadable or missing, contact
a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.

•

construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paint

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on

how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated

area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to

lter out microscopic particles.

Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other

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SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No. ..................................................... 2853-20

RPM ........................................................... 0 - 3600

IPM ............................................................ 0 - 4300

Volts .............................................................. 18 DC

Battery Type .................................................M18™

Charger Type ................................................M18™

Recommended Ambient

Operating Temperature ......................0°F to 125°F

SYMBOLOGY

Volts
Direct Current

Impacts per Minute Under Load (IPM)

Canada and U.S.

No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)

UL Listing for

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

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3

4

1. 1/4" Hex drive

chuck

2. LED

3. Control switch

4. Trigger

5. Handle

6. Speed control

7. Belt clip

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6

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

Recharge only with the charger

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

To remove the battery, push in the release buttons

and pull the battery pack away from the tool.

ries. Only use accessories specically recom­mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.

To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body

of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.

use on impact wrenches and drivers. Other

sockets and accessories might shatter or break

causing injury.

specied for the battery. For spe-

Removing/Inserting the Battery

Always remove battery pack before

changing or removing accesso-

Use only sockets and other acces­sories specifically designed for

Attaching and Removing Accessories

This impact driver is intended for use with drill and

driver bits.

1. To attach an accessory, press the shank into the

hex drive chuck.

2. To remove the accessory, pull out the ring and

remove the accessory. Release the ring.

1/4" Hex Impact Driver

OPERATION

Always remove battery pack before

ries. Only use accessories specically recom­mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.

To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields.

The control switch may be set to three positions:
forward, reverse and lock. Due to a lockout mecha­nism, the control switch can only be adjusted when
the ON/OFF switch is not pressed. Always allow the

motor to come to a complete stop before using the

control switch.

Forward

1. For forward (clockwise) rotation, push the control

switch in the direction shown. Check the direction

of rotation before use.

changing or removing accesso-

Using the Control Switch

Reverse

CENTER TO LOCK

2. For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation, push the
control switch in the direction shown. Check the

direction of rotation before use.

3. To lock the trigger, push the control switch to the
center position. The trigger will not work when the
control switch is in the locked position.

Always remove the battery pack before performing

maintenance or changing accessories. Always

lock the trigger or remove the battery pack before

storing the tool and any time the tool is not in use.

Allow the tool to come to a complete stop before

changing speeds. Press the selector button
cycle between the settings.

Mode 1 2 3

RPM 0 - 1900 0 - 2800 0 - 3600

IPM 0 - 1200 0 - 3400 0 - 4300

The function is designed to reduce screw strip­ping, screw breakage, and damage to the work sur-

face when driving self-tapping screws. This function

is optimized for the most common materials, including

#8, #10 and #12 self-tapping screws between 1/2"-1"
in length and 18-22 gauge sheet metal.

NOTE:

more than half-way. If pulled less than half-way, the
driver will run in the normal impacting mode. When

using the

once the screw is fully seated.

Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed

These tools may be operated at any speed from 0

to full speed.

1. To start the tool, pull the trigger.

NOTE: An LED is turned on when the trigger is pulled.

2. To vary the driving speed, increase or decrease
pressure on the trigger. The further the trigger is

pulled, the greater the speed, up to the maximum

speed set by the speed control.

3. To stop the tool, release the trigger and the electric
brake stops the tool instantly.

The longer a bolt, screw, or nut is impacted, the

tighter it will become. To help prevent damaging the

fasteners or workpieces, avoid excessive impact-

ing. Be particularly careful when impacting smaller

fasteners because they require less impacting to

reach optimum torque.

Practice with various fasteners, noting the length of

time required to reach the desired torque. Check the
tightness with a hand-torque wrench. If the fasteners
are too tight, reduce the impacting time. If they are
not tight enough, increase the impacting time.

Oil, dirt, rust or other matter on the threads or under

the head of the fastener a󰀨ects the degree of tight­ness.

The torque required to loosen a fastener averages
75% to 80% of the tightening torque, depending on

the condition of the contacting surfaces.
On light gasket jobs, run each fastener down to a

relatively light torque and use a hand torque wrench

for nal tightening.

Selecting Speed

to

Designed for

driving

self-tapping

screws

in sheet metal

mode will only run if the trigger is pulled

mode, the tool will shut o󰀨 automatically

Impacting Techniques

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the charger and remove the

battery pack from the charger or tool before
performing any maintenance. Never disassemble
the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a

MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.

Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good

repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.

Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of

parts, or any other condition that may a󰀨ect the tool
operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger
to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. After six

months to one year, depending on use, return the
tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE

service facility for inspection.

If the tool does not start or operate at full power with
a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on
the battery pack. If the tool still does not work prop­erly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a

MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.

Maintaining Tool

To reduce the risk of personal in­jury and damage, never immerse

your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or
allow a liquid to ow inside them.

Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles
clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild

soap and a damp cloth to clean, since 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 deter-

gents containing ammonia. Never use ammable or
combustible solvents around tools.

For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger

to the nearest service center.

Cleaning

Repairs

ACCESSORIES

Use only recommended accesso-

For a complete listing of accessories, go online to

www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.

ries. Others may be hazardous.

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

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 to be defective in material or workman-

ship for a period of ve (5) years** after the date of purchase unless
otherwise noted. Return of the power tool to a MILWAUKEE factory

Service Center location or MILWAUKEE Authorized Service Station,

freight prepaid and insured, is required. 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.
Normal Wear: Many power tools need periodic parts replacement and
service to achieve best performance. This warranty does not cover

repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part including,
but not limited to, chucks, brushes, cords, saw shoes, blade clamps,
o-rings, seals, bumpers, driver blades, pistons, strikers, lifters, and

bumper cover washers.

*This warranty does not cover Air Nailers & Staplers; Airless Paint
Sprayer; Cordless Battery Packs; Gasoline Driven Portable Power

Generators; Hand Tools; Hoist – Electric, Lever & Hand Chain; M12™
Heated Gear; Reconditioned Product; and Test & Measurement
Products. There are separate and distinct warranties available for
these products.

**The warranty period for Job Site Radios, M12™ Power Port, M18™
Power Source, Jobsite Fan and Trade Titan™ Industrial Work Carts is

one (1) year from the date of purchase. The warranty period for the
Drain Cleaning Cables is two (2) years from the date of purchase. The
warranty period for the M18™ Compact Heat Gun and the 8 Gallon
Dust Extractor is three (3) years from the date of purchase. The war-

ranty period for the LED in the LED Work Light and the LED Upgrade

Bulb for the Work Light is the lifetime of the product subject to the
limitations above. If during normal use the LED or LED Bulb fails, the
part will be replaced free of charge.

Warranty Registration is not necessary to obtain the applicable war-

ranty on a MILWAUKEE power tool product. 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 sec-

tion 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 electric power tool.

USA & CANADA

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