Milwaukee DescriptionDescriptionDescriptionDescription Operator’s Manual

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

Cat. No. / No de cat.

2724-20

M18™ FUEL™ BLOWER
SOUFFLANTE FUEL™ M18™
SOPLADOR FUEL™ M18™

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.

IMPORTANT

WARNING

WARNING

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all safety warnings,

and specications 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.

instructions, illustrations

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USE

•Do not use in the presence of explosive dust, liquids
or vapors. Power tools have motors and other parts

that can produce sparks during normal use. Do not
use within 30 feet of areas where explosive materials
may be present (such as gasoline pumps and places
where liquids like paint thinners, cleaners, solvents,

etc. are stored).

• Do not use where oxygen or anesthetics are used.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention

is necessary when used by or near children. 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.

•Use extra care when using on stairs. Do not over­reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

Keep work area clean and well lit. This enables

better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

•Avoid dangerous environmental conditions. To

reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose to
rain. Store tool indoors.

• Inspect the area before using the power tool. Remove

all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire,
etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.

• 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.

•Always wear eye protection. Use of this tool can

result in foreign objects being blown into eyes,

which can result in eye damage.

•Wear a face or dust mask when working in dust situ-

ations. Dust particles can harm your lungs.

• Use personal protective equipment. Protective equip-
ment such as hearing protection, protective clothing, and
non-skid safety shoes used for appropriate conditions

will reduce personal injuries.

• 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.

• Do not point tool at self or bystanders. Keep bystand­ers 50' away during use. Objects may be thrown or

ricochet in all directions.

• 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.

WORK AREA SAFETY

PERSONAL SAFETY

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POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• Use the power tool, accessories, 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 hazardous situation.

• 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.

• 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.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only

manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

• Do not point tool at anything that is burning or
smoking such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

•To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or

dust, do not use tool near tool toxic, carcinogenic
or other hazardous materials such as asbestos,

arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other

health endangering materials.

•

drilling, and other 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.

• Do not use 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.

•Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is
in the o󰀨-position before inserting battery pack.

Inserting battery packs in tools that have the switch on

invites accidents.

• Do not put hands or objects into openings. Do not
use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,

hair, and anything else that may reduce air ow.

• 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.

• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for

misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
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 tools.

Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding,

BATTERY PACK USE AND CARE

• Remove the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
storing, or any time the power tool is not in use.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

starting the power tool accidentally.

•Turn o󰀨 power tool before removing battery pack.

• Do not handle battery pack, tool, or charger (including

charger plug and terminals) with wet hands.

•Before using the battery pack or charger read the

minimum
50' / 15m

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US

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

operator’s manuals, and any labels on the battery

pack, charger and tool.

•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 tool 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.

• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,

additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or burns. It may be toxic
if swallowed.

• Do not use damaged battery pack or tool. If battery
pack or appliance are not working as they should, have
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into

water, return them to a service center.

• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to re or temperature

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.

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.

•Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry im-

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

READ AND SAVE ALL

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE USE

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1. Speed control button

2. Lock on button

3. Trigger

4. Handle

5. Air intake vent

6. Tube latch

7. Tube

7

6

1

3

2

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No. ..................................................... 2724-20

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

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

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

No Load RPM ...............................................14 400

Air speed (CFM) .......................................... 0 - 450

SYMBOLOGY

Volts
Direct Current
No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)

Safety Alert Symbol

Read Operator's Manual

Always wear eye protection, hearing protection,

and protective clothing and footwear.
Do not use in rain or wet locations. Electric

shock could occur.

Keep bystanders 50' away during use

Do not point tool at self or bystanders. Objects

may be thrown or ricochet in all directions.
Do not put hands or objects into openings.

Laceration can occur.
Keep hair contained. It can be pulled into

moving parts.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. It can

be pulled into moving parts.

UL Listing for Canada and U.S.

ASSEMBLY

Recharge only with the

battery. For specic charging instructions, read the

operator’s manual supplied with your charger and

battery.

Removing/Inserting the Battery

To remove the battery, push in the release buttons and

pull the battery pack away from the tool.

ing accessories.

To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body of the

tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.

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this tool. Others may be hazardous.

out tube securely in place. Never reach
into blower through tube hole.

To install, line up the tab on the tube with

the notch in the housing. Slide the tube
into the housing until it snaps in place.
Pull on the tube to ensure it is secure.

5

To remove the tube for storage, press
the tube latch and pull the tube out of

the housing. Always re-install the tube
before use.

3

charger specied for the

Always remove battery pack
before changing or remov-

Only use accessories spe-

cically recommended for

Tube Assembly

To reduce the risk of injury,
do not operate blower with-

WARNING

OPERATION

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

To reduce the risk of in-

goggles or glasses with side shields.

jury, always wear safety

Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed

Do not point tool at self or

standers 50' away during use. Objects may be

thrown or ricochet in all directions.

To start the tool, grasp the handle rmly and pull
the trigger.

To vary the speed, increase or decrease

the pressure on the trigger. The further

the trigger is pulled, the greater the air
flow, up to the maximum set by the

speed control button. High speed (rab­bit) is 450 CFM, and low speed (tortoise)
is 295 CFM.

To lock on the tool, pull the trigger and

press in the lock on button.
To stop the tool, pull the trigger and release.

bystanders. Keep by-

High

Low

Using the Blower

Inspect the area before

debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass,
wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or other-

wise cause injury or damage during operation.

Hold the tube 5"-6"
above the ground.

Slowly sweep the
blower from side to

side.

Move forward slowly,
working the debris

into a pile.

using the unit. Remove all

MAINTENANCE

To reduce the risk of injury,

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.

never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in
liquid or allow a liquid to ow inside them.

always unplug the charger

Maintaining Tool

To reduce the risk of per­sonal injury and damage,

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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 detergents containing am-

monia. 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

be hazardous.

For a complete listing of accessories, go online to

www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.

accessories. Others may

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Support with technical, service/repair, or warranty
questions.

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SERVICE - CANADA

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Every MILWAUKEE Outdoor Power Equipment Product* (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 outdoor power equipment product which, after examination, is
determined by MILWAUKEE to be defective in material or workmanship for a period

of three (3) years after the date of purchase unless otherwise noted. Return of

the outdoor power equipment to a MILWAUKEE factory Service Center location
or participating 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 deter-

mines 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 outdoor power equipment products 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 trimmer head, trimmer head spool, cutting lines, blades, chains, blower

tubes, brushes, o-rings, and seals.
*This warranty does not cover Cordless Battery Packs or Reconditioned Product.
There are separate and distinct warranties available for these products.

MILWAUKEE does not cover freight or labor charges associated with the inspection
and testing of outdoor power equipment products which are found by MILWAUKEE

not to be a valid warranty claim. A valid warranty claim must be substantiated by
the discovery of defective material or workmanship by MILWAUKEE.
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
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