Milwaukee M18 2623-20 Operator's Manual
Cat. No. / No de cat.
2623-20
M18™ 3-1/4" PLANER
RABOTEUSE DE 82 mm (3-1/4") M18™
CEPILLO M18™ DE 82 mm (3-1/4")
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR
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.
ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y entender el manual.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specica-
tions 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.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-oper-
ated (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-
spheres, such as in the presence of 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.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• 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 match-
ing 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 ex-
tension 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.
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
the inuence 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 appropri-
ate 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.
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 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 ac-
cidents 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.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
• Recharge only with the charger specied 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 power tools only with specically 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.
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• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts 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 modied. Damaged or modied batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re,
explosion or risk of injury.
• 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 specied in the instructions. Charging im-
properly or at temperatures outside the specied range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualied 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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
PLANER
Planer safety warnings:
• Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool
down. An exposed rotating cutter may engage the
surface leading to possible loss of control and seri-
ous injury.
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by your hand or against the body
leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Inspect and remove nails from the workpiece
before cutting. Nails will damage the tool and could
result in fragments of nail or blade being thrown
toward the operator.
• Use only sharp, properly paired planer blades.
Always change blades in pairs. Dull or improperly
paired blades may cause binding, gouging, or loss
of control, causing injury.
•Keep hands and body away from blades. Hold
tool securely with both hands. Contact with
blade will result in serious injury.
• Blades are sharp. Use care when changing or
adjusting blades.
• Before use, ensure blade bolts are tight and
blades are properly aligned. Run the tool to check
for vibration or “wobble” that could indicate improp-
erly installed blades.
• Keep hands and ngers away from dust chute.
Turn off tool and remove battery pack before clearing
jams.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
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.
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.
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
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UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ..................................................... 2623-20
Volts.............................................................. 18 DC
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type................................................M18™
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature ......................0°F to 125°F
No Load RPM ......................................... 0 - 14,000
Max Planing Depth ......................................... 5/64"
Max Rabbeting Depth ................................... 27/64"
Max Planing Width.........................................3-1/4"
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1. Handle
2. Trigger
3. Trigger lock-off
4. Exhaust ports
5. Exhaust selector
6. Depth knob
(grasping surface)
7. Chamfer groove
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5
4
3
6
7
2
10
9
8
11
12
8. Fence insert
(both sides of tool)
9. Front shoe
10. Drive belt guard
11. Kickstand
(not shown)
12. Rear shoe
13. Wrench storage
(not shown)
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To remove blades:
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Clean dust and debris from the blade drum.
3. Using the 1/8" hex wrench provided, loosen (do
not remove) the three blade bolts.
4. Using a scrap piece of wood, slide the old blade
out of the blade clamp.
NOTE: If the blade is difcult to remove, clean the
blade and blade clamp with alcohol, mineral spirits,
or lacquer thinner.
5. Rotate blade drum and repeat for other blade.
To install blades:
6. Reverse blades or use new blades.
7. Align the grove on the top of the blade with the
ridge of the blade clamp and carefully slide the
blade onto the drum.
8. Center the blade lengthwise - it will overhang the
blade clamp slightly on both sides.
9. Using a block of wood, push the blade back towards
the blade clamp so that the inner side of the blade
is pressed against the step on the drum. This will
ensure proper alignment and reduce tool vibration.
10. Tighten all three blade bolts securely.
11. Rotate blade drum and repeat for other blade.
12. Once installed, rotate the blade drum to ensure
the blade does not contact the shoe or housing,
and that the blades are both installed straight.
Adjusting the Depth of Cut
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Determine the amount of mate-
rial to be removed during each
pass of the planer. Take into
account the moisture and hardness of the workpiece, as well
as the desired feed rate.
3. Each detent is 1/256" (0.1 mm). Turn the knob
clockwise to increase the depth of cut, counter-
clockwise to decrease the depth of cut. Do not
change the depth of cut while planing.
4. Make a test cut. If the planer moves easily through
the workpiece, increase the depth of cut. If the
planer seems to strain, decrease the depth of cut.
Installing the guide fence
Use the guide fence for additional stability when cut-
ting workpieces up to 3-1/4" wide, and when beveling
at up to a 45° angle.
1. Remove battery pack
2. Scr
ew the guide fence into the left or right fence insert.
3. Using the thumb screws, adjust the width and
bevel according to the job.
Closing the Kickstand
The kickstand is provide to protect the blade when the
tool is set down. It is pushed up automatically during
a normal planing operation. To close the kickstand
manually, push closed and slide to the side.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
specied for the battery. For specic 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.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
Only use accessories specically
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields.
Dust from surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc., can self-ignite. To re-
duce the risk of re, empty the dust bag when it
becomes about half-full and never store or leave
a planer without totally emptying its dust bag.
Also follow the recommendations of the coatings
manufacturers.
Dust Collection
Switch the exhaust selector to the left or right, depend-
ing on your job. Use the accessory dust bag (Cat. No.
42-16-2623) or a connected, running vacuum when
using the planer to keep the workplace cleaner.
Install the dust bag or a vacuum hose (1-1/2" diam.)
by twisting onto the selected exhaust port. Always
empty and clean the dust bag thoroughly when it
becomes about half-full and upon completion of a job.
WARNING
Blades are sharp and fragile.
Handle with care. Laceration and/
or damage to the blade can occur.
Installing/Replacing Blades
The planer blades have two cutting edges, and may
be reversed when one of the cutting edges becomes
dull or chipped. Do not sharpen planer blades. Always
change/reverse blades in pairs. Use only 3-1/4",
tungsten-carbide or carbide, double-edged (revers-
ible) planer blades.
WARNING
Always change/reverse blades in
pairs. Unpaired blades can cause
increases in vibration, loss of control, and lower
tool performance.
Blade
clamp
Blade
bolts
Blade
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OPERATION
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accesso-
ries. Only use accessories specically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, always wear safety
goggles or glasses with side shields.
Operation
1. Remove battery pack.
2. Check blades. Replace if necessary.
3. Install guide fence, if desired.
4. Turn the exhaust selector to the desired side.
Install dust bag or vacuum on appropriate side of
tool, if desired.
5. Clamp work securely.
6. Insert battery pack.
7. Securely grasp the tool by the handle and the
depth adjustment knob.
8. Line up the front of the tool with the workpiece.
WITHOUT contacting the drum to the workpiece,
press down on the trigger lock-off and pull the trig-
ger. Wait for the tool to come to full speed before beginning to avoid overloading and damaging the tool.
9. Keeping the front shoe ush with the workpiece,
use gentle pressure to guide the planer. All pres-
sure should be on the front shoe when starting
the cut. Transfer downward pressure to the rear
shoe as it contacts the workpiece.
10. For best results, push planer
through the workpiece at an
even rate. Do not push too
fast as it will strain the motor
and could damage the
blades. Do not pull the planer backward over the workpiece.
Slow feed + shallow depth of cut = smooth nish
Faster feed + deep depth of cut = rough nish
11. When nished with the pass, lift the planer away
from the workpiece. Wait for the blade to come to
a complete stop before setting down.
12. Continue using progressive cuts until near the
desired depth. Set the adjustment knob to a
very shallow depth for the nal passes. This will
ensure a smooth nish.
13. Empty and clean the dust bag thoroughly when
it becomes about half-full and upon completion
of a job.
14. If chute becomes clogged, remove battery pack
and clear all dust and debris. WARNING! Keep
hands and ngers away from dust chute. Turn
off tool and remove battery pack before clear-
ing jams.
Types of Cuts
Rabbeting, Shiplapping
Rabbeting, or shiplapping, is a type of step cut
achieved by making repetitive passes. Use the guide
fence to ensure a straight cut.
1. Align the blade edge with the cutting line and secure
the guide fence against the side of the workpiece.
2. Keep the edge of the fence against the workpiece
as the planer is moved through the workpiece.
3. Repeat until the desired depth is reached. Maximum rabbeting depth is 27/64".
Chamfering
Chamfering is a type of angle cut. Use the guide
fence to ensure the same angle is cut during each
repetitive pass.
1. Align the chamfer groove in the front shoe with
the edge of the workpiece at the desired angle.
2. Secure the guide fence against the side of the
workpiece, using the bevel thumb screws.
3. Keep the edge of the fence against the workpiece
as the planer is moved through the workpiece.
4. Repeat until the desired chamfer is reached.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the charger 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.
Maintaining Tool
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 affect 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.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury and damage, never immerse
your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or
allow a liquid to ow inside them.
Cleaning
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 deter-
gents containing ammonia. Never use ammable or
combustible solvents around tools.
Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest service center.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING
Use only recommended accesso-
ries. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.
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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SERVICE - CANADA
Milwaukee Tool (Canada) Ltd
1.800.268.4015
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST
or visit www.milwaukeetool.ca
LIMITED WARRANTY
USA & CANADA
Every MILWAUKEE power tool* (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 electric power tool which, after examination, is
determined by MILWAUKEE to be defective in material or workmanship
for a period of ve (5) years** after the date of purchase unless otherwise
noted. Return of the power tool 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, altera
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tions, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents.
Normal Wear: Many power tools 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, chucks, brushes, cords, saw shoes, blade clamps, o-rings, seals, bum
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pers, driver blades, pistons, strikers, lifters, and bumper cover washers.
*This warranty does not cover Air Nailers & Staplers; Airless Paint
Sprayer; Cordless Battery Packs; Gasoline Driven Portable Power
Generators; Hand Tools; Hoist – Electric, Lever & Hand Chain; M12™
Heated Gear; Reconditioned Product; and Test & Measurement Products.
There are separate and distinct warranties available for these products.
**The warranty period for Job Site Radios, M12™ Power Port, M18™
Power Source, Jobsite Fan and Trade Titan™ Industrial Work Carts is
one (1) year from the date of purchase. The warranty period for the
Drain Cleaning Cables is two (2) years from the date of purchase. The
warranty period for the M18™ Compact Heat Gun and the 8 Gallon Dust
Extractor is three (3) years from the date of purchase. The warranty
period for the LED in the LED Work Light and the LED Upgrade Bulb
for the Work Light is the lifetime of the product subject to the limitations
above. If during normal use the LED or LED Bulb fails, the part will be
replaced free of charge.
Warranty Registration is not necessary to obtain the applicable warranty
on a MILWAUKEE power tool product. The manufacturing date of the
product will be used to determine the warranty period if no proof of pur
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chase is provided at the time warranty service is requested.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE EXCLUSIVE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
REMEDIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS A CONDITION OF THE CON
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TRACT 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 CON
SEQUENCE 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 PARTICU
LAR 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 sec
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SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878) to locate your nearest service facility for
warranty and non-warranty service on a Milwaukee electric power tool.
LIMITED WARRANTY - MEXICO,
CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN
TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES' warranty is for 5 years since the original
purchase date.
This warranty card covers any defect in material and workmanship on
this Product.
To make this warranty valid, present this warranty card, sealed/stamped
by the distributor or store where you purchased the product, to the
Authorized Service Center (ASC). Or, if this card has not been sealed/
stamped, present the original proof of purchase to the ASC.
Call toll-free1 01 (800) 030-7777 to nd the nearest ASC, for service,
parts, accessories or components.
Procedure to make this warranty valid
Take the product to the ASC, along with the warranty card sealed/stamped
by the distributor or store where you purchased the product, and any
faulty piece or component will be replaced without cost for you. We will
cover all freight costs relative with this warranty process.
Exceptions
This warranty is not valid in the following situations
a) When the product is used in a different manner from the end-user
guide or instruction manual.
b) When the conditions of use are not normal.
c) When the product was modied or repaired by people not authorized
by TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES.
Note: If cord set is damaged, it should be replaced by an Authorized
Service Center to avoid electric risks.
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