Milwaukee M12BRAID Operator's Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Cat. No.

M12BRAID

M12™ 1/4" HEX RIGHT ANGLE IMPACT DRIVER

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S
MANUAL.

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BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

PERSONAL SAFETY

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WORK AREA SAFETY

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or

dark areas invite accidents.

•Do not operate power tools in explosive atmos­pheres, such as in the presence of fl 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.

•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. Unmodified 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 condi­tions. 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
extension 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.

•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 infl 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 off-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.

•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 off. 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,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the power tool’s operation. If dam­aged, have the power tool repaired before use.

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power 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 different from those intended could
result in a hazardous 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.

•Recharge only with the charger specifi ed by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one

WARNING

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifi cations provided

with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fi 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-operated (cordless) power tool.

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• 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.

•Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry

important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE® service facility for a
replacement.

• WARNING Some dust created by power sanding,

sawing, grinding, 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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

SYMBOLOGY

WARNING Risk of electric
shock.

Volts

Direct Current

Impacts per Minute Under
Load (IPM)

No Load Revolutions per
Minute (RPM)

SPECIFICATIONS

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Cat. No. Volts DC RPM IPM Fastening Torque

M12BRAID 12 0-2425 0-3300 68 Nm (600 in lbs)

1. 1/4" Hex drive chuck

2. Drive head

3. LED

4. Paddle Switch

5. Control Switch

6. Insulated gripping surface

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SERVICE

type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when
used with another battery pack.

•Use power tools only with specifi cally desig­nated battery packs. Use of any other battery

packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

•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 fire.

•Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact ac­cidentally occurs, fl 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 dam­aged or modifi ed. Damaged or modi fied batteries

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

•Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fi re
or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire 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 specifi ed in the instructions.

Charging improperly or at temperatures outside
the speci fied range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of fire.

•Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi 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.

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 filter out microscopic particles.