Milwaukee M18 FUEL QUIK-LOK Operator's Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR
Cat. No. / No de cat.
49-16-2718
M18 FUEL™ EDGER ATTACHMENT W/ QUIK-LOK™
ACCESSOIRE DE COUPE-BORDURES M18 FUEL™ AVEC
QUIK-LOK™
ACCESORIO DE LA ORILLADORA M18 FUEL™ CON
QUIK-LOK™
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.
GENERAL POWER TOOL
WARNING
SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
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.
tions, illustrations and specica-
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 o-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 o. 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 aect 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 dierent 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,
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that can make a connection from one terminal
WARNING
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, 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 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 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
EDGERS
• Before use, read this manual, and all manuals and
labels of this tool and its power head. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result
in serious injury. Use tool only as described in
this manual. Use only attachments recommended
by MILWAUKEE.
• Always wear eye and hearing protection, and
protective clothing and footwear, according to
the operation being performed. Wear heavy, long
pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Contain
long hair. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Do
not wear short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
• Keep bystanders at least 50' away during use.
Objects may be thrown or ricochet in all directions.
•This tool is for use in edging along hard surfaces,
such as sidewalks, driveways, ower beds, curbs,
and similar areas. Do not use the tool on or near
gravel surfaces.
• Know your environment. Be cautious around uneven
sidewalks and terrain, as well as other hazardous
conditions. Always push the tool slowly over rough
ground.
• Inspect the area before using the tool. Remove
all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass,
wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise
cause injury or damage during operation.
•
signed to provide protection from electric shock
in the event of contact with electric power lines.
Consult local regulations for safe distances from
electric power lines and ensure that the operating
position is safe and secure before use.
• Do not use an
tool attachment. The additional length will make
this attachment difficult to control and could
cause injury.
Do not operate near electric power
lines. The unit has not been de-
attachment extension
with this
• Do not use the tool near anything that is burning or
smoking such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
•To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors
or dust, do not use tool near tool toxic, carcinogenic or other hazardous materials such as as-
bestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides
or other health endangering materials.
•Use care when using around decorative plants
and other obstacles. Accessories will cut/damage
many materials.
•Do not use brush cutting wheels, accessories,
or attachment other than those recommended
by MILWAUKEE. Serious injury or product damage
may occur.
• Do not operate the tool without the guard in
place. The guard must be attached properly
during use. Operating the tool without the guard
will cause serious injury.
• Do not use tool with a damaged head. Cracked
or broken pieces can be thrown.
•Do not operate the tool without the front handle in
place. The front handle must be attached properly
during use. Use both hands when operating the
tool, according to the attachment instructions.
Maintain a rm grip. Using one hand could cause
loss of control and result in serious injury.
•Keep face, hands and feet clear of moving parts at
all times. Moving parts can cause severe lacerations.
• Always keep your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle when the
blade is rotating.
•Brace for unexpected movement when contact
is made with a hard object. Loss of control could
result in serious injury.
• Thrown objects may ricochet o of hard surfaces,
such as walls, trees, and rocks and cause injury.
When possible, do trimming by hand in closed in areas.
•
Carry the tool by the front handle to avoid accidental
starting. Proper handling of the tool will prevent injury.
•
Always turn o the tool when transporting from
one location to another. Do not carry tool with nger
on the trigger. Accidental starting can cause serious
personal injury.
• Hold the tool motionless until the blade comes to a
complete stop. A coasting blade can cause injury.
• Keep all parts of your body back and to the left
of the blade. Do not stand in line or to the right of
the blade.
• Inspect tool for damage if contact is made with a
hard object.
before use.
• Remove battery pack and follow all instructions
when clearing obstructions or jams.
• Do not immerse in water or spray with a hose. Do
not clean with a pressure washer. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Store tool indoors.
• Do not store the power tool on or near to fertilizers
or chemicals.
• Always turn o the tool and then remove battery
pack before changing or removing accessories.
•
Blade may be sharp. Replace worn blades.
Always wear protective gloves when handling
the blade.
• Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
because the tool may contact hidden wiring.
Blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the tool "live" and could give the operator
an electric shock.
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If damaged, have the tool repaired
DANGER
DANGER
CAUTION
C
US
• Always use common sense and be cautious when
WARNING
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 Tool or a trained
professional for additional information or training.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
replacement.
•
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.
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
READ AND SAVE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1. Detent
2. Attachment pole
3. Blade guard
4. Gear head
5. Guide plate
6. Blade
7. Guide wheel
8. Height adjusting knob
9. Debris ap
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Cat. No. ................................................ 49-16-2718
Power Head ............................................... 2825-20
RPM ............................................................ 0-3900
Blade Arbor .......................................................... 1"
Blade Size ...........................................................8"
Replacement Blade ..................Cat. No. 42-26-2718
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
Safety Alert Symbol
Read operator’s manual
Always wear eye protection and
use proper personal protective
equipment.
Wear non-slip safety footwear
Wear protective gloves
SPECIFICATIONS
away from blade.
Keep bystanders at least 50' away
during use.
Keep hands and feet
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5
during use.
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6
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Avoid contact.
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UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
Avoid blade contact
Surface is hot.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
WARNING
Before use, read manual and labels
sembly and use instructions are provided in the
power head manual. Connect the attachment to
the power head in accordance with the power
head manual.
Do not operate the tool without the guard in place.
The guard must be attached properly during use.
Operating the tool without the guard will cause
serious injury.
Always remove battery pack before changing or
removing accessories.
Always inspect blades before use and replace if
worn or damaged.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Turn the gear head on its side and rotate the
blade until the slots align. Slide the holding pin
through the slots.
Flange
Slots
Holding pin
3. Use the 13 mm socket wrench provided to loosen
the blade nut (clockwise).
4. Remove the blade nut, ange, and blade.
5. Clean any debris from the ange, nut, and spindle.
6. Place the new blade at on the spindle.
7. Place the ange and nut on the spindle. Tighten
securely with the 13 mm socket wrench (coun-
terclockwise).
NOTE: Always make sure blade is undamaged,
correctly installed, and securely fastened before
each use.
1. Remove the battery
pack.
2. Loosen the height
adjusting knob and
slide the wheel up to
increase the depth,
or down to decrease
the depth.
3. Tighten the height
adjusting knob securely.
NOTE: Start the job with a shallow blade depth (1/2"
to 1") and increase depth by 1/2" until the desired
cut is achieved.
of the power head. Important as-
Replacing the Blade
Blade
Blade nut
Adjusting Depth of Cut
Increase
Adjustment knob
=
Decrease
;
When using this attachment, only HIGH
SPEED is recommended. Use the speed
control button to select HIGH SPEED.
Selecting the Speed
High
Low
OPERATION
To reduce the risk of injury, always
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Always remove battery pack before changing or
removing accessories or attachments.
Do not operate the tool without the front handle
in place. The front handle must be attached properly for use. Using one hand could cause loss of
control and result in serious injury.
Do not operate the tool without the guard in place.
The guard must be attached properly during use.
Operating the tool without the guard will cause
serious injury.
Use both hands when operating the tool. Maintain
a rm grip. Using one hand could cause loss of
control and result in serious injury.
Inspect the area before use. Remove all debris
and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc.
that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
Keep all parts of your body back and to the left
of the blade. Do not stand in line or to the right
of the blade.
Use this
sidewalks, driveways, ower beds, curbs, and similar
areas. Do not use the tool on or near gravel surfaces.
1. Grasp the tool rmly
with your right hand
on the rear handle
and your left hand on
the front handle.
ways stand behind
the guard. Hold the
tool in a comfortable position with
the rear handle
about hip height.
2. To start the tool,
squeeze the lock-
o lever and pull the
trigger.
3. To vary the speed, increase or decrease the pres-
sure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled,
the greater the speed up to the maximum set by
the speed control button.
4. Slide the tool along the
surface, taking care to avoid
contact with hard objects.
5. Use the blade ridge to align
the blade with the edging
surface.
6. Push the tool at a steady
pace. If the blade begins to
bog down, slow the cutting
pace. Do not force the blade
into the ground.
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wear proper eye protection marked
tool for edging along hard surfaces, such as
Edging
Al-
Blade
ridge
NOTE: Avoid edging in wet soil/grass. The blade
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
guard may clog and cause unexpected results. If
the blade guard becomes clogged, stop the tool,
remove the battery pack, and clean debris from the
blade guard.
MAINTENANCE
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.
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 aect 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.
Maintaining Tool
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.
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.
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
to the nearest service center.
Cleaning
Repairs
ACCESSORIES
Use only recommended accesso-
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetool.com or contact a distributor.
ries. Others may be hazardous.
SERVICE - UNITED STATES
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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
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Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST
Every MILWAUKEE Outdoor Power Equipment Product* (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 outdoor power equipment product which, after examination, is determined by MILWAUKEE
to be defective in material or workmanship for a period of three (3)
years after the date of purchase unless otherwise noted. Return of the
outdoor power equipment to a MILWAUKEE factory Service Center
location or participating 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.
Normal Wear: Many outdoor power equipment products need periodic
parts replacement and service to achieve best performance. This war-
ranty does not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of
a part including, but not limited to trimmer head, trimmer head spool,
cutting lines, blades, chains, blower tubes, brushes, o-rings, and seals.
*This warranty does not cover Cordless Battery Packs or Recondi-
tioned Product. There are separate and distinct warranties available
for these products.
MILWAUKEE does not cover freight or labor charges associated with
the inspection and testing of outdoor power equipment products which
are found by MILWAUKEE not to be a valid warranty claim. A valid
warranty claim must be substantiated by the discovery of defective
material or workmanship by MILWAUKEE.
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 CON-
1.800.268.4015
or visit www.milwaukeetool.ca
LIMITED WARRANTY
USA & CANADA
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