Milwaukee M18 FORCELOGIC 12T Operator's Manual
Cat. No. / No de cat.
2778-20
M18™ FORCELOGIC™ 12T UTILITY CRIMPER
SERTISSEUR UTILITAIRE 12T M18™ FORCELOGIC™
CRIMPADORA 12T UTILITARIA M18™ FORCELOGIC™
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 operat-
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. Unmodied 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.
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 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 bal-
ance 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 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 hazard-
ous 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.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, 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 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 tem-
perature 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 improperly 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
CRIMPER
• Use tool only as directed. Only trained personnel
should operate tool.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of explosion,
electric shock and property
damage, do not use on live electrical lines.
Tool is NOT insulated. Contact with a live
circuit could result in severe injury or death.
Turn off power before making a crimp.
• Use tool only with "U" dies and connectors for
which they are rated. Jaws, dies, and connectors
must be used in an APPROVED COMBINATION to
achieve a successful operation. Improper combina-
tions can result in a faulty crimp. Electric shock, re,
explosion, and property damage could occur.
• Keep hands away from crimping jaws while tool
is in use. Fingers could be crushed.
•To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields when operating or
servicing the tool.
• Inspect and discard workpieces with cracks or
wear before use. Materials may crack or shatter.
• Follow connector manufacturers' installation
instructions. Other uses may cause damage to the
tool, accessories, and workpiece.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry im-
portant 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 lum-
ber.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ..................................................... 2778-20
Volts .............................................................. 18 DC
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type ................................................ M18™
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature ......................0°F to 125°F
Force ..........................................................12 Tons
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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8
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7
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1. Rubber boot
2. Crimping jaws
3. Lift ring
4. LEDs/Crimping
indicator
5. Internal battery
6. ONE KEY indicator
7. Handle
8. Reverse trigger
9. Trigger
10. Die release pins
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SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
C
US
UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
explosion, electric shock
and property damage, do not use on live
electrical lines. Tool is NOT insulated.
Contact with a live circuit could result in
severe injury or death. Turn off power
before making a crimp.
WARNING
Keep hands away from
crimping jaws while tool
is in use. Fingers could be crushed.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety
goggles or glasses with side shields
when operating or servicing the tool.
Read operator's manual.
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NOTE: After the cycle reaches a certain point, the
crimp may automatically nish, even if the trigger
is released.
LED
Indicator Denition
Solid Green Tool completed the operation and
reached full crimping pressure.
Solid Red Tool completed the operation but did NOT
reach full crimping pressure.
Flashing Red Tool did NOT complete the operation.
Flashing
Red/Green
(after Solid
Green or
Solid Red)
Tool has reached its service interval
(20,000 crimps). Red/Green flashing
will begin after the solid Red or Green
indicator for the operation is displayed.
MILWAUKEE
recommends that the
tool be inspected and preventative
maintenance completed. Return tool to
a
MILWAUKEE service facility.
5. Continue crimping according to the connector
manufacturer's instructions. See the "Lug and
Splices" charts for more information.
• For splices, begin crimping in the center, work-
ing outward.
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For lugs, begin crimping near the pad, working
outward.
6. An LED will light the workpiece when the trigger
is pulled.
7. The die identier is pressed into the connector
during the crimp.
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. After six months to one year, depending on use, return
the tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE
service facility for:
• Lubrication
• Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears, spin-
dles, bearings, housing, etc.)
• Electrical inspection (battery pack, charger, motor)
• Testing to assure proper mechanical and electrical
operation
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
This device contains a
lithium button/coin cell
battery. A new or used battery can
cause severe internal burns and lead
to death in as little as 2 hours if swal-
lowed or enters the body. Always secure the
battery cover. If it does not close securely, stop
using the device, remove the batteries, and keep
it away from children. If you think batteries may
have been swallowed or entered the body, seek
immediate medical attention.
Internal Battery
An internal battery is used to facilitate full ONE-KEY™
functionality.
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove the screw holding the battery door.
3. Pull out the battery from the battery board.
4. Insert the new battery (3V CR2032), with the posi-
tive side away from the board.
5. Replace the battery door and screws.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal in-
jury 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
Become a Heavy Duty Club Member at
www.milwaukeetool.com to receive important
notications regarding your tool purchases.
Connector Type Capacity Range
Industrial
Copper
Copper Splices #8 - 750 MCM
Copper Lugs #8 - 750 MCM
Copper "C" Taps #14sol - 500 MCM
Aluminum
Aluminum Splices #8 - 750 MCM
Aluminum Lugs #8 - 750 MCM
Aluminum Pin Adapters #6 - 750 MCM
Aluminum "H" Taps #8 - 500 MCM
Grounding
Ground Grid Connectors #8 - 500 MCM
Copper "E" Taps #8 - 500 MCM
Overhead
Copper
Copper Tension Splice #8sol - 500 MCM
Copper Lugs 1/0 - 500 MCM
Copper "H" Taps #12 - 4/0
Aluminum
Aluminum Tension Splice #6 - 587.5 MCM
Aluminum Stirrups #6 - 500 MCM
Aluminum Lugs #4 - 556.5 MCM
Aluminum Jumper Splice #4 - 556.5 MCM
Aluminum "H" Taps #8 - 500 MCM
ASCR
ASCR One Piece Tension Splice #6 - 587.5
ASCR Two Piece Tension Splice #4 - 556.5 MCM
ASCR Stirrups #6 - 477
5/8" Service Entrance Connectors #10 - 1/0
840 Service Entrance Connectors 1/0 - 4/0
Connector Capacity Matrix
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.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accesso-
ries. Only use accessories specically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
WARNING
An incomplete or faulty crimp could
cause a re. Use tool only with "U"
dies and connectors for which they are rated.
Jaws, dies, and connectors must be used in an
approved combination to achieve a successful
operation. Improper combinations can result in
a faulty crimp. Electric shock, re, explosion, and
property damage could occur.
Changing the Dies
Inspect dies and connectors before use. Only use properly matched dies and connectors for the crimping jaws.
Refer to Specications for die/connector compatibility.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Snap the appropriate dies into each side of the
crimping jaws.
3. To remove, press the release button for each side of
the crimping jaws. Pull dies out from crimping jaws.
ONE-KEY™
To learn more about the ONE-KEY functionality for
this tool, please reference the Quick Start guide in-
cluded with this product or go to milwaukeetool.com/
One-Key. To download the ONE-KEY app, visit the
App Store or Google Play from your smart device.
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of explosion,
electric shock and property
damage, do not use on live electrical lines.
Tool is NOT insulated. Contact with a live
circuit could result in severe injury or death.
Turn off power before making a crimp.
Keep hands away from crimping jaws
while tool is in use. Fingers could be
crushed.
Always remove battery pack before changing
or removing accessories. 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.
Crimping
Before crimping:
•
Inspect the jaws and dies for cracks or other damage. Do not use damaged jaws or dies. Contact a
MILWAUKEE
service facility.
•
Ensure dies are properly installed.
•
Jaws, dies, connectors, and cables must
be used in
an APPROVED COMBINATION
. Improper combina-
tions can result in a faulty crimp.
•
Inspect and discard workpieces with cracks or wear
before use. Materials may crack or shatter.
• Follow connector manufacturers' installation instruc-
tions. Other uses may cause damage to the tool,
accessories, and workpiece.
1. Install the dies.
2. Insert battery pack.
3. Rotate the jaws to the desired angle. Hold tool
securely. Press and hold the trigger.
4. When the cycle is complete the tool will switch
off and the indicator will light. Release the trigger.
Press and hold the reverse trigger to manually
return the crimping jaws.
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