Milwaukee M18 User Manual

Cat. No.

No de Cat.

48-11-1815
48-11-1820

No de Cat.

48-11-1828
48-11-1840

Cat. No.

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

Cat. No.

No de Cat.

48-59-1801

CA

T.

2710-20

New batteries must be charged before
fi rst use.

M18™ Li-ION BATTERY CHARGERS
M18™ Li-ION BATTERY PACKS

CHARGEURS AU LITHIUM-ION M18™

Les batteries neuves doivent être
chargées avant leur utilisation initiale.

Las baterías nuevas se deben cargar
antes de usarlas por primera vez.

BLOC DE PILES AU LITHIUM-ION M18™
CARGADORS PARA BATERÍAS DE IONES DE LITIO DE M18™

PAQUETE DE BATERÍA DE IONES DE LITIO DE M18™

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

AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE BLESSURES, L'UTILISATEUR DOIT LIRE ET BIEN
COMPRENDRE LE MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR.

PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE LESIONES, EL USUARIO DEBE LEER Y ENTENDER EL
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all

instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THIS OP-
ERAT OR’S MANUAL CONT AINS IMPORT ANT
SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MILWAUKEE LI-ION BATTERY PACKS
AND THE MILWAUKEE LI-ION CHARGER.

2. BEFORE USING THE BATTERY PACK AND
CHARGER, READ THIS OPERATOR’S MAN­UAL, YOUR TOOL OPERATOR’S MANUAL,
AND ALL LABELS ON THE BATTERY P ACK,
CHARGER AND TOOL.

3. CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY ,
CHARGE MILW AUKEE LITHIUM-ION P ACKS
ONLY IN THEIR MILWAUKEE LITHIUM-ION
CHARGER. Other types of chargers may cause

personal injury or damage. Battery pack and
charger are not compatible with V™-technology
or NiCd systems. Do not wire a battery pack
to a power supply plug or car cigarette lighter.
Battery packs will be permanently disabled or
damaged.

4. USE MILWAUKEE LITHIUM-ION P ACKS ONL Y
ON COMPA TIBLE MILWAUKEE LITHIUM-ION
TOOLS. Battery pack and charger are not com-

patible with V™-technology or NiCd systems.
Use with other tools may result in a risk of fi 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 explosive atmospheres
(gaseous fumes, dust or fl ammable materials)
because sparks may be generated when insert­ing or removing battery pack, possibly causing
fi 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 fl ames near a charging battery pack.
Vented gases may explode.

7. 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.

8. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD UNLESS
IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. Using the

wrong, damaged or improperly wired extension
cord could result in the risk of fi 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

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is in good electrical condition.

9. CHARGER 48-59-1801 IS RATED FOR 120
VOLT AC ONL Y . CHARGER 2710-20 IS RA TED
FOR 12 VOLT DC AND 120 VOL T AC. Charger

must be plugged into an appropriate recep­tacle.

10. USE ON L Y RECO MMENDE D A TT ACHM ENTS.

Use of an attachment not recommended or sold
by the battery charger or battery pack manufac­turer may result in a risk of fi re, electric shock
or personal injury.

11. UNPLUG CHARGER when not in use. Remove

battery packs from unplugged chargers.

12. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, always unplug charger before clean-

ing or maintenance. Do not allow water to fl ow
into AC/DC plug. Use a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) to reduce shock hazards.

13. 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.

14. 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).

15. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. Incorrect reassembly

may result in the risk of electric shock, fi re or
exposure to battery chemicals. If it is damaged,
take it to a MILWAUKEE service facility.

16. 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 fl uids,
wash with soap and water and rinse with vin­egar. If eyes are exposed to battery chemicals,
immediately fl ush with water for 20 minutes and
seek medical attention. Remove and dispose of
contaminated clothing.

17. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT. 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. A
short circuited battery pack may cause fi re and
personal injury.

18. STORE YOUR BATTERY PACK AND CHAR-

GER 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.

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READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SA VE ALL INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Charger*

Cat. No.

48-59-1801

2710-20

* Charges MILWAUKEE 48-11-1815, 48-11-1820, 48-11-1828 and

48-11-1840 Li-Ion battery packs.

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Volts

120
120

AC Input

AC Input

SYMBOLOGY

Volts
Direct Current
Alternating Current
Double Insulated
Properly Recycle Batteries
Hertz
Amps

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
United States and Canada

Amps

2.1

2.1

DC Input

SPECIFICATIONS

DC Input

Volts

- ­12

Amps

- -

6.5

DC Output

Volts

18 DC
18 DC

DC Output

Amps

3.1

3.1

Li-Ion Battery

48-11-1815
48-11-1820
48-11-1828
48-11-1840

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

9

8

1. Contacts

2. Release buttons

3. Fuel Gauge button

4. Fuel Gauge

5. Electrical contacts

6. Bay

7. Serial Number (on bottom of charger)

8. Vents

9. Light indicators - when a battery pack is inserted
into the charger, the light will indicate the following:

Continuous red: Charging
Continuous green light: Charging is complete

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4

Cat. No.

CA

T.

3

5

DC

Volts

18
18
18
18

Charge

Time

30-Min
30-Min
1-Hour
1-Hour

6

7

1

2

MILWAUKEE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK OPERATION

Fuel Gauge

Use the Fuel Gauge to determine 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 fl ash slowly.

Approximate Run
Time Remaining

33-54%

10-32%

Less than 10% if bottom light is fl ashing

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
Lithium-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
fl 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.

Battery Pack Protection

T o 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 fl 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 fl ash in an
alternating pattern and the tool will not run. Allow
the battery to cool down.

Fuel Gauge Lights Diagnosis Solution

Lights 1 - 4 Solid Remaining run

1 Light, fl ashing
slowly

1 Light, fl ashing
quickly

Lights 1-4, fl ashing
quickly

Lights 1&3 /
2&4, fl ashing
alternatingly

time
Less than 10%

run time left
End of discharge Charge pack

Current draw too
high

Battery
temperature too
high

55-77%

78-100%

Continue working

Prepare to charge pack

Release trigger and
restart, reduce pressure

Release trigger and
allow battery to cool

Cold Weather Operation

MILWAUKEE Lithium-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.

Maintenance and Storage

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 corrosion 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 Lithium-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.

WARNING T o reduce the risk of injury

or explosion, 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 Battery Packs

MILWAUKEE Lithium-Ion battery packs are more
environmentally friendly than some other types of
power tool 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 fi 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 Offi ce/Service Center or the
participating retailer nearest you. For more informa­tion, visit the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org.

Flashing red: Battery is too hot/cold - Charging will
begin when battery reaches correct
charging temperature

Flashing red/green: Damaged or faulty battery pack

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CHARGER OPERATION

WARNING Charge only MILWAUKEE

Lithium-Ion battery packs in the
MILWAUKEE Li-Ion Battery Charger. Other

types of batteries may cause personal injury
and damage. Battery pack and charger are
not compatible with V™-technology or NiCd
systems.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
allow water to fl ow into AC/DC plug.

AC/DC Charger (Cat. No. 2710-20)

To reduce the risk of damage to the charger, do
not attempt to plug into both AC and DC outlets at
the same time.
To use the AC/DC plug in a DC outlet, rotate the
DC adapter out (A) and insert into a DC outlet. The
AC plug blades should be folded in.
To use the AC/DC plug in an AC outlet, rotate the
AC plug blades out (B) and insert into an AC outlet.
The DC adapter should be folded in.

A

B

When to Charge MILWAUKEE Li-Ion Battery
Packs

Remove the battery pack from the tool for
charging when convenient for you and your job.
MILWAUKEE battery packs 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-Off" 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 Lithium-Ion battery pack is when
the 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 fi nish
making a cut, drilling a hole, or driving a fastener.
Charge the battery pack as needed.

How to Charge the Battery Pack

Place the battery pack onto the bay by sliding the
pack on from the top of the bay. The red light will
turn on, either fl ashing (pack is too hot or cold) or
continuous (pack is charging).

• A fully discharged pack with an internal tempera­ture between 32°F and 104°F will charge in 30-Min
or 1-Hour, depending on the battery pack.

• Heavily cycled battery packs may take longer to
charge completely.

• The Fuel Gauge lights on the battery pack are
displayed as the pack is being charged, indicating
how fully charged the pack is.

• After charging is complete, the continuous green
light will turn on and the fuel gauge will turn off.

• The charger will keep the battery pack fully
charged if it is left on the charger.

• If the light indicator fl ashes red and green, check
that the battery pack is fully seated into the bay.
Remove the pack and reinsert. If the problem
persists, 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 pack and reinsert. If the light indicator
still does not come on, contact a MILWAUKEE
service facility.

Charging a Hot or Cold Battery Pack

The Red fl ashing indicator light on the charger indi-
cates that the battery pack temperature is outside
the charging range. Once the pack is within the
acceptable range, normal charging will take place
and the red light will be continuous. Hot or cold
battery packs may take longer to charge.

Li-Ion Charging Status

Battery Pack
Temperature

Too Hot
Normal Range
Too Cold

Red Charger
Indicator Light

Flashing
Continuous
Flashing

Charging Status
Not charging

Normal charging
Not charging

Powering the Charger with an Inverter or
Generator

The charger will operate with most generators and
inverters rated at 300 Watts or higher.

Maintenance and Storage

Store your charger in a cool, dry place.
As a general practice, it is best to unplug battery
chargers and remove battery packs when not in
use. No battery pack damage will occur, however , if
the charger and battery pack are left plugged in.

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury ,

always unplug the charger and re­move the battery pack from the charger before
performing any maintenance. Never disas­semble the battery pack or charger. Contact
a MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.

To reduce the risk of injury and damage, never
immerse your battery pack or charger in liquid
or allow a liquid to fl ow inside them.

Cleaning

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 am­monia. Never use fl ammable or combustible solvents
around battery packs, charger, or tools.

Repairs

The MILWAUKEE Li-Ion charger has no service­able parts.

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LIMITED WARRANTY - USA AND CANADA

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.

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.

Battery Pack Description Chemistry Warranty Period (from date of purchase)

M12™ XC REDLITHIUM™
M12™ XC REDLITHIUM™ 4.0

M18™ XC REDLITHIUM™
M18™ XC REDLITHIUM™ 4.0

M28™ XC LITHIUM-ION

M28™ XC REDLITHIUM™

V4 LITHIUM-ION
M12™ Compact LITHIUM-ION
M12™ Compact REDLITHIUM™
M12™ Compact REDLITHIUM™ 2.0
M12™ XC LITHIUM-ION
M18™ Compact LITHIUM-ION
M18™ Compact REDLITHIUM™
M18™ Compact REDLITHIUM™ 2.0

M18™ LITHIUM-ION
V18™ V™-technology LITHIUM-ION Se­rial number prefix “A95”
V28™ V™-technology LITHIUM-ION

Ni-Cd, Ni-Cd Super-Tough, Ni-Cd Power­Plus, Ni-MH, V18™ V™-technology
LITHIUM-ION Serial number prefix “E95”

The warranty period for all Ni-CD and Ni-MH Battery Packs is one (1) year from the date of purchase. The warranty period
for V4 Lithium-Ion, M12™ Compact Lithium-ion, M12™ Compact REDLITHIUM™, M12™ XC LITHIUM-ION, M18™
Compact LITHIUM-ION and M18™Compact REDLITHIUM™ Battery Packs is two (2) years from the date of purchase.
The warranty period for M12™ XC REDLITHIUM™, M18™ XC REDLITHIUM™, M28™ XC REDLITHIUM™ and
M28™ XC LITHIUM-ION Battery Packs is three (3) years from the date of purchase. *The warranty period for every
MILWAUKEE V™-technology V28™ LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack, M18™ XC HIGH CAPACITY LITHIUM-ION Battery
Pack, and V™-technology V18™ LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack (with the serial number prefix “A95”) 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
V™technology V28™ LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack, M18™ XC LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack, and V™-technology V18™
LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack (with the serial number prefix “A95”) depending upon the amount of use. The warranty
period for V™-technology V18™ LITHIUM-ION Battery Pack (with the serial number prefix “E95”) is one (1) year.
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 LIMIT ATION OR EXCLUSION MA Y NOT APPL Y 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 W ARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMIT A TION
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 section 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 Cordless Battery Pack.

LITHIUM-ION Three (3) Years

LITHIUM-ION Two (2) Years

LITHIUM-ION

Ni-Cd / Nickel-Cadmium,

Ni-MH / Nickel-Metal-Hydride

LITHIUM-ION

Three (3) Years Pro-Rata (prorated)*

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Two (2) Years – plus,

One (1) Year