OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR
New batteries must be charged before rst use.
Cat. No. / No de cat.
48-59-1810
48-59-1812
Les batteries neuves doivent être chargées
avant leur utilisation initiale.
Las baterías nuevas se deben cargar antes de
usarlas por primera vez.
M12™ / M18™ MULTI VOLTAGE CHARGERS
M12™ AND M18™ LI-ION BATTERY PACKS
CHARGEUR À VARIATION DE TENSION M12™ / M18™
BLOCS DE BATTERIES LI-ION M12™ ET M18™
CARGADOR DE VOLTAJE MÚLTIPLE M12™ / M18™
BATERÍAS DE IONES DE LITIO M12™ Y M18™
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.
ADVERTENCIAPara reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y entender el manual.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THIS MANUAL
CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MILWAUKEE
LI-ION COMBO CHARGERS 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 LI-ION BATTERIES
ONLY IN MILWAUKEE M12™ AND M18™ LI-ION
CHARGERS. Other types of batteries may burst caus-
ing 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 ex-
plosive 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. ALWAYS PLACE THE DC CHARGER ON A LEVEL,
WELL VENTILATED SURFACE (e.g. not on a car
seat). If charging while the vehicle is in motion, the
driver should not attempt to install or remove any
battery until the vehicle has come to a stop and it is
safe to do so. Ensure the DC charger and battery
packs are secured when the vehicle is in motion.
8. 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.
9. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD UNLESS IT IS
ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. Using the wrong, dam-
aged 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.
10. CHARGER 48-59-1810 IS RATED FOR 24 VOLT DC
AND 12 VOLT DC. CHARGER 48-59-1812 IS RATED
FOR 120 VOLT AC ONLY. Charger must be plugged
into an appropriate receptacle.
11. 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.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,
CHARGE MILWAUKEE M12™ AND
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 maintenance.
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
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.
18. 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.
19. DO NOT ALLOW FLUIDS TO FLOW INTO BATTERY
PACK. Corrosive or conductive uids, such as seawa-
ter, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach
containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22.
ING HIGHER THAN RECOMMENDED BY THE
VEHICLE MANUFACTURER. CHARGER 48-591810 IS RATED TO DRAW 7 AMPERES FROM A
12/24 V VEHICLE OUTLET. Ensure that the electrical
system in your vehicle can supply this product without
causing the vehicle fusing to open. This can be determined by making sure the fuse in the vehicle which
protects the outlet is rated higher than 7 amperes. Information on the vehicle fuse ratings are typically found in
the vehicle operator's manual. If a vehicle fuse opens
repeatedly, do not keep on replacing it. The cause of the
overload must be found. On no account should fuses be
patched up with tin foil or wire as this may cause serious
damage in the electrical circuit or cause re.
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RISK OF FIRE. DO NOT REPLACE
ANY VEHICLE FUSE WITH A RAT-
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
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1. Contacts
2. Release buttons
3. Fuel Gauge button
4. Fuel Gauge
5. Electrical contacts
6. Bay
7. Vents
8. Light indicators:
Continuous red: Charging
Continuous green light: Charging is complete
Fast ashing red: Battery is too hot/cold -
begin when battery reaches correct
charging temperature
Slow ashing red:
will begin when the rst pack is fully
Flashing red/green: Damaged or faulty battery pack
Input Volts ....................................................120 AC
Input Amps....................................................2.1 AC
Output Volts .................................................. 12 DC
Output Amps ................................................ 3.0 DC
Recommended Ambient
Charging Temperature ....................40°F to 105°F
M12™ Li-Ion Battery Packs ........................ 12 V DC
M18™ Li-Ion Battery Packs ....................... 18 V DC
18 DC
18 DC
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
Alternating Current
Double Insulated
Properly Recycle Batteries
BFP Backfeed Protected
California Energy Commission
Hertz
Amps
UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
M12™ AND M18™ LI-ION
BATTERY PACKS
Use the Fuel Gauge to deter
mine 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.
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.
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Fuel Gauge
Approximate Run
Time Remaining
55-77 %
33-54 %
10-32 %
Less than 10% if bottom light
is ashing
Battery Pack Protection
78-100 %
WARNING
Fuel Gauge Lights DiagnosisSolution
WARNING
WARNING
Lights 1 - 4 SolidRemaining 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.
Less than 10% run
time left
End of dischargeCharge 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
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.
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.
Personal transport of Li-Ion battery packs is allowed
when done in accordance with these warnings and
instructions. 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).
Maintenance and Storage
Transport
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
MILWAUKEE Li-Ion battery packs are more environmentally friendly than some other types of power tool
Battery Packs
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 Oce/Service Center or the
participating retailer nearest you. For more informa-
tion, visit the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org.
MILWAUKEE LI-ION
COMBO CHARGER
Charge only MILWAUKEE 12 and
MILWAUKEE 12 and 18V Li-Ion Combo Chargers.
Other types of batteries may cause personal in-
jury 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.
H
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/cold), ashing slowly (battery pack is waiting for another pack to nish) or continuous (pack is charging).
• A fully discharged battery pack with an internal tem-
perature in the normal range will charge in about 30
to 240 minutes, depending on the battery pack.
• The Fuel Gauge lights on 18V battery packs are
displayed 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.
• The second pack inserted in the charger will begin
charging when the rst pack inserted is fully charged.
• If the light indicator ashes red and green, check
that the battery pack is fully seated into the bay.
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18V Li-Ion batteries in the
with this MILWAUKEE Charger
ow to Charge the Battery Pack
Remove the battery pack and reinsert. If the light
WARNING
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.
• 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
Charger 48-59-1810 will operate with most generators and inverters rated at 120 Watts or higher. Charger 48-59-1812 will operate with most generators and
inverters rated at 300 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.
Red Charger
Indicator Light
Fast Flashing
Continuous
Fast Flashing
Charging Status
Not charging
Normal charging
Not charging
or Generator
Maintenance and Storage
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 am-
monia. Never use ammable or combustible solvents
around batteries, charger, or tools.
The charger has no serviceable parts.
Cleaning
Repairs
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
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notications regarding your tool purchases.
SERVICE - CANADA
Milwaukee Tool (Canada) Ltd
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST
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")
48-11-1828 (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.
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1.800.268.4015
or visit www.milwaukeetool.ca
LIMITED WARRANTY
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
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