Milwaukee M12 SI Operator's Manual

Cat. No.

M12 SI

M12™ SOLDERING IRON

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.

WARNING

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GENERAL POWER TOOL

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Read all safety warnings, instruc­tions, illustrations and specifica-

tions provided with this power tool. Failure to follow

all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,

and/or

serious

injury. Save

all

warnings

and in-

structions for future reference. The term "power tool"

in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded)
power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

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

areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo

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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

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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

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.

switch or energizing power tools that have the switch
on invites accidents.

• 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.

• 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.

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 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

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• 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 ac

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cidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

• 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.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

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manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type

of battery
another battery pack.

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battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may

• 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

• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci

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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

risk of injury.

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• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge

the battery pack or tool outside the temperature

Charging im

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may damage the battery and increase the risk of

SERVICE

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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.

•Do not modify or attempt to repair the tool or the
battery pack except as indicated in the instructions
for use and care.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR

SOLDERING IRON

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materials. Contact with a hot tip could ignite

• Do not stand or store tool upright on the battery
pack. Tool could tip resulting in contact between

tool on its side when not in use.

• Keep hands and
burns can occur if skin contacts tip.

• Remove battery before storing. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.

Indoor use. Do not expose power tools to rain
or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool

will increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or

temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause
explosion.