Milwaukee M18 RC Operator's Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

M18™ Radio/Charger

Cat. No.

M18 RC

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.

WARNING

2

CHARGER SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

29) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THIS OPER-
ATOR’S MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MILWAUKEE® LI-ION M18™ RADIO
CHARGER.

30) BEFORE USING, READ THIS OPERATOR’S
MANUAL, YOUR BATTERY PACK OPERA­TOR’S MANUAL, AND ALL LABELS ON THE
BATTERY PACK AND RADIO CHARGER.

31) CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
INJURY, CHARGE MILWAUKEE® LITHIUM­ION PACKS ONLY IN THEIR MILWAUKEE

®

LITHIUM-ION CHARGER. Other types of char-

gers 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.

RADIO SAFETY

WARNING

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. In­stall in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers that produce
heat.)

9)

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs,convenience
receptacles,and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table speci fied by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.

13) Unplu

g this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service per­sonnel. Servicing is required when the ap­paratus has been damaged in any way,such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not oper­ate normally, or has been dropped.

15) WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or elec­tric shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.

16) Only plug power supply into readily ac­cessible outlet to allow the appliance to be
unplugged quickly.

17) Only operate this apparatus in a well­ventilated area.

18) A battery operated radio with integral bat­teries or a separate battery pack must be
recharged only with the specified charger
for the battery. A charger that may be suitable

for one type of battery may create a risk of re
when used with another battery.

19) Use battery operated radio only with specifi ­cally designated battery packs. Use of any

other batteries may create a risk of

re.

20) 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 sparks,
burns, or a re.

21) Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrig­erators. There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is grounded.

22) Do not use any adaptor plugs.

23) When operating a radio outside, use an
outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or
“W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use

and reduce the risk of electric shock.

24) Never disassemble the radio or try to do any
rewiring on the radio's electrical system.

25) Do not expose this apparatus to dripping
and splashing, or place objects filled with
liquids on this unit.

26) Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry

important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
replacement.

27)

contact your local authorised MILWAUKEE®
dealer or service centre.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.

28)

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarised or grounding-type plug. A
polarised plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

This radio charger is designed to be
powered by a standard 220-240 volt AC line
or AC generator. The radio can also be

powered using a MILWAUKEE

®

M18™ Li-Ion
battery pack. Radio charger must be plugged
into an appropriate receptacle. Do not attempt
to use with any other voltage or power supply.

3

Cat. No.

AC Input DC Output *

Volts Amps Volts Amps

M18 RC 1.0 18 3.5

* Charges MILWAUKEE® M18™ Li-Ion battery

SPECIFICATIONS

32) CHARGE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.

Do not block charger vents. Keep them clear to
allow proper ventilation. Do not allow smoking
or open ames near a charging battery pack.
Vented gases may explode.

33) MAINTAIN CHARGER CORD. When unplug-

ging 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.

34) 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 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 is in good electrical condition.

35) USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ATTACH­MENTS. Use of an attachment not recom-

mended or sold by the battery charger or
battery pack manufacturer may result in a risk

of

re, electric shock or personal injury.

36) UNPLUG CHARGER when not in use. Remove
battery packs from unplugged chargers.

37)

38) STORE YOUR BATTERY PACK AND CHAR­GER 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.

SYMBOLOGY

Volts

Direct Current

Alternating Current

A

Amps

Hertz

Double Insulated

Presence of important operating
instructions.

Caution. Risk of electric shock.

•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is con­nected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

50oC

220-240V

(120oF)

31) 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 ammable materials) be­cause sparks may be generated when inserting
or removing battery pack, possibly causing re.

This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.

39)

40)

Regulatory Compliance Mark

41) Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equiva­lent type.

42) Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

43) The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is
used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.

M18B, M18B2, M18BX, M18B4, M18B5,M18B6
and M18B9

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, always unplug charger before

cleaning or maintenance. Use a Residual
Current Device (RCD) to reduce shock
hazards.

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