OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Cat. No.
M18 BLTRC
M18™ BRUSHLESS THREADED ROD CUTTER
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
tions provided with this power tool. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in
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.
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
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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 operat-
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ing 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.
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.
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If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of a RCD 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
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.
the switch or energising 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.
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• 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
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained
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
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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.
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
with another battery pack.
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battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
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• 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
• 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 dam-
explosion or risk of injury.
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excessive temperature. -
perature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range may damage the battery and increase the risk
Charging
SERVICE
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 authorised service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
THREADED ROD CUTTER
•Do not use tool without cutting dies installed.
Fingers could be crushed with or without cutting
dies in place.
Cutting dies are sharp. Keep hands away from
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cutting edges and moving parts. Avoid
cutting short pieces of material that put
hands near cutting dies. Laceration and
amputation can occur.
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Do not carry tool with finger on the trigger.
Accidental actuation could cause laceration or
amputation.
• To reduce the risk of injury, always wear proper
eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Material may crack or shatter.
• To reduce the risk of explosion, electric
shock and property damage, never cut
electrical, gas, or water lines. Tool is NOT
insulated. Contact with a live circuit could result
in severe injury or death.
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WARNING
siderable amount of dust, use an OSHA compliant dust extraction solution in accordance with
the solution’s operating instructions.
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Always use common sense and be cautious
when using tools. It is not possible to anticipate
every situation that could result in a dangerous
outcome. Do not use this tool if you do not
understand these operating instructions or you feel
the work is beyond your capability; contact
MILWAUKEE
additional information or training.
To reduce the risk of injury in
applications that produce a con-
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Tool or a trained professional for
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Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE
replacement.
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WARNING
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
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
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service facility for a
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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1. Benchtop supports
2. LED worklight
3. Fixed die
4. Movable die
5. Hex wrench (5 mm)
6. Reverse button
7. Handle
8. Trigger
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SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
Read operator’s manual
Regulatory Compliance mark (RCM).
This product meets applicable
regulatory requirements.
WARNING
cu tting edges and moving parts.
Laceration and amputation can occur.
Cutting dies are sharp.
Keep hands away from
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ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY S ELUR
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damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool,
battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow
seawater , certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or
bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
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o reduce the risk of fire,
personal
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SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. .............................................. M18 BLTRC
Volts........................................................... 18V DC
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type................................................M18™
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature ....................... -18°C to 52°C
Replacement Cutting Dies
Metric ................................................ 4932471373
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
WARNING
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
may be hazardous.
Removing/Replacing the Cutting Dies
Use only MILWAUKEE® cutting dies. Do not use
with other die types. Other die types can cause
damage to the tool. Replace the cutting dies when
they become dull, rounded, chipped, or damaged.
Always replace cutting dies as a set. Refer to
Specifications for replacement cutting die numbers.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. To remove the cutting dies, loosen and remove the
hex bolts using the 5 mm hex wrench supplied.
3. Carefully slide the cutting dies out of the jaws,
WARNING! Blades are sharp. Keep hands away
from cutting edge. Lacerations can occur.
Line up the cutting die with the single dot ● into
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the movable jaw. The movable jaw is also marked
with a single dot ●.
Rotate the die to align the desired rod size marking
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toward the movable jaw.
6. Insert the hex bolt and hand-tighten securely.
7. Line up the cutting die with the double dots ● ● into
the fixed jaw. The fixed jaw is also marked
with double dots ● ●.
8. Rotate the die to align the same rod size marking
9. Insert the hex bolt and hand-tighten securely.
NOTICE
stalled into the correct dies, and the rod size must
be correctly aligned.
Recharge only with the charger
Removing/Inserting the Battery
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
Only use
reco
To avoid tool, cuting die, and workpiece
damage, the correct dies must be in-
accessorie
mmended
for this s tool. Others
Die Placement Guide
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Single dot die to be placed into
movable jaw.
Double dot die to be placed into
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Double Dot Die
Hex Bolts
Fixed Jaw
Single
Dot Die
Movable
Jaw
OPERATION
WARNING
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
When working in dusty situations, wear appro-
priate respiratory protection or use an OSHA
compliant dust extraction solution.
Cutting dies are sharp. Keep hands away from
cutting edges and moving parts. Avoid
cutting short pieces of material that put
hands near cutting dies. Laceration and
amputation can occur.
During overhead use, ensure BOTH ends of the
rod are secure to avoid pieces falling when the
cut is complete.
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Before use, ensure the cutting dies are aligned for
the proper rod size.
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To ensure proper die life, threaded rod must be
fully engaged properly with dies during the cut.
For accurate work, always secure the workpiece
before cutting.
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Do not attempt angled cuts. It will damage the
cutting dies and workpiece. Hold the material
starting the cut.
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Cut clean material to extend the cutting die blade
life. Wipe dirt and debris from material and cutting
dies before beginning the cut.
Only use the cutting dies on the material they
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were designed for. Other materials could damage
the cutting dies and tool.
To run in reverse, press the reverse button; the
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button light will turn on. Press and hold trigger to
reverse. NOTE: the tool will only enter reverse
mode if the jaws are NOT fully open.
To reduce the risk
wear proper eye protection marked
Cutting Tips
of injury, always
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1. Ensure the cutting dies are aligned for the proper
rod size.
2. Ensure the hex bolts are tightened securely.
3. Secure the workpiece and mark the length of cut.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to make angled cuts. It
will damage the tool, cutting dies, and workpiece.
4. Insert the battery pack.
5. Align the threaded rod, resting it in the cutting
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cutting dies, pull and hold the trigger. Ensure the
rod is held straight during the cut.
NOTE: The rod may move slightly during cut.
Continue to pull and hold the trigger through the
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operation. When the jaws return to the fully open
position, the tool will shut off automatically.
Release the trigger.
If the cutting jaws need to be opened without completing the cutting cycle:
1. Release the trigger.
2. Press the reverse button
turn ON.
3. Pull the trigger and hold the tool firmly until the
cutting jaws open fully. NOTE: the tool will only
enter reverse mode if the jaws are NOT fully
open.
Dirt and debris can cause the cutting dies to become
jammed together after a cut. If the tool shuts off and
the cutting jaws are still closed:
1. Press the reverse button and pull the trigger until
the cutting jaws open fully. If this does not work,
2. Remove the battery pack
3. Remove, clean, and reinstall the cutting dies ac-
Jammed Cutting Dies
Cutting
Reverse Button
. The button light will
cording to "Removing/Replacing the Cutting Dies".
APPLICATIONS
WARNING
cutting dies (see "Capacities" table below). Do
not attempt to cut other materials.
This tool will cut threaded rod cleanly and burr-free,
allowing nuts to be hand-threaded without additional finishing. Workpiece quality, dirt, and scale could
affect the ability to hand-thread nuts.
NOTE: Use this tool for cutting the sizes and
materials listed below. Other sizes or materials
will damage the tool and workpiece.
Material
Mild Steel
Stainless
Steel
To reduce the risk of injury, only
cut materials suitable for the
Intended Use
CAPACITIES
Metric Rod Size
M6 x 1
M8 x 1.25
M10 x 1.5
M12 x 1.75
M6 x 1
M8 x 1.25
M10 x 1.5
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
battery pack from the charger or tool before
performing any maintenance. Never disassemble
the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a
MILWAUKEE
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
repair. After six months to one year, depending on
use, return the tool, battery pack and charger to a
MILWAUKEE
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
your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the charger and remove the
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service facility for ALL repairs.
Maintaining Tool
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service facility for
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service facility for inspection.
To reduce the risk of personal injury and damage, never immerse
Clean dust and debris from openings. Keep handle
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-
Cleaning
combustible solvents around tools.
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For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest service center.
Repairs
ACCESSORIES
WARNING
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetools.com.au/
www.milwaukeetools.co.nz or contact a distributor.
Use only recommended
accessories. Others may be
hazardous.
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WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND
Please refer to Australian and New Zealand warranty supplied with tool. This warranty applies only to
product sold in Australia and New Zealand.
SERVICE - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND
MILWAUKEE®prides itself in producing a premium quality product that is Nothing But Heavy Duty®.
Your satisfaction with our products is very important to us! If you encounter any problems with the
operation of this tool, please contact your authorised MILWAUKEE® dealer.
For a list of MILWAUKEE® dealers, guarantee or service agents please contact MILWAUKEE
Customer Service or visit our website.
(Australia Toll Free Telephone Number 1300 645 928)
(New Zealand Toll Free Telephone Number 0800 279 624)
or visit www.milwaukeetools.com.au / www.milwaukeetools.co.nz.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
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Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Professionally Made in China for Milwaukee Tool (Australia) / Milwaukee Tool (New Zealand)
Designed by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.
Printed in China
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