Milwaukee FORCELOGIC M18 Manual Del Operador página 4

To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety
goggles or glasses with side shields
when operating or servicing the tool.
Read operator's manual.
ASSEMBLY
Recharge only with the charger
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specified for the battery. For spe-
cific 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.
Always remove battery pack before
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changing or removing accesso-
ries. Only use accessories specifically recom-
mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
Blades are sharp. Keep hands away from cutting
edge. Laceration can occur.
Inserting/Removing the Cutting Jaws
Use only MILWAUKEE cutting jaws. Do not use with
other jaw types. Other jaw types can cause damage
to the tool.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove the locking thumb screw (when used)
from the back of the retaining pin.
3. Push in, then rotate the retaining pin counterclock-
wise 90° . The pin will pop out.
4. Insert the cutting jaws. Line up the center hole with
the retaining pin.
5. Push in the retaining pin, then rotate clockwise
90° .
6. Insert and hand tighten the locking thumb screw.
NOTE: Use the locking thumb screw to prevent the
retaining pin from being unintentionally loosened.
A loose retaining pin may damage the tool.
7. Rotate the jaws to the desired angle.
To avoid damage to the tool, do not
CAUTION
operate the tool without the retain-
ing pin fully inserted and locked into position.
Damage to the cylinder may occur.
Changing the Blades
Replace the blades when they become dull, rounded,
chipped, or damaged. Always replace blades as a set.
Use only MILWAUKEE blades and cutting jaws. Refer
to Specifications for replacement blade numbers.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove cutting jaws from tool.
Blades are sharp. Keep hands away
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from cutting edge. Laceration can
occur.
3. Loosen, do not remove, the socket screws using
a 5 mm hex wrench.
4. Carefully slide the blade out of the jaws, keeping
fingers away from the cutting edge.
5. Insert the new blade, keeping fingers away from
the cutting edge.
6. Securely tighten socket screws to 115 in-lbs.
NOTE: The tightening of the socket screws may
cause the jaws to close. Keep hands and fingers
out of jaws, and away from cutting edges!
7. Repeat for other blade. Always change blades as
a set.
ONE-KEY™
To learn more about the ONE-KEY™ functionality
for this tool, please reference the Quick Start guide
included 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
To reduce the risk of explosion,
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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 cut. Never cut gas or
water lines.
Blade is sharp. Keep hands away from cutting
edges and moving parts. Avoid cutting
short pieces of material that put hands
near blades. Laceration and amputation
can occur.
Always remove battery pack before changing
or removing accessories. Only use accessories
specifically recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields.
Before cutting, ensure retaining pin is properly
seated, and blade socket screws are tight.
1. Insert the workpiece squarely between the blades.
Do not attempt to make angled cuts as it will dam-
age the workpiece and blades.
2. Hold the tool firmly and support the workpiece.
Ensure the workpiece is straight and centered in
the jaws. Keep hands away from blades.
3. Pull and hold the trigger through the operation.
When the cut is complete, the blades will separate
and the tool will shut off. Release the trigger.
NOTE: Workpiece may move slightly during the cut.
4. Two LEDs will light when the trigger is pulled.
To reduce the risk of injury, only
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cut recommended materials for the
jaws (see "Specifications"). Do not attempt to cut
other materials.
Cutting Tips
• Cut farther in from the end of the material to avoid
crooked cuts.
• Do not attempt angled cuts. It will damage the blades.
Hold the material squarely between the blades.
• Cut clean material to extend the blade life. Wipe dirt
and debris from material and blades before begin-
ning the cut.
• Do not cut 477 ACSR materials with 750 MCM Cu jaws.
Do not cut 750 MCM Cu materials with 477 ACSR
jaws. It could damage the blades, jaws, and tool.
• When using the 477 ACSR jaws, ensure the blade
retainer is installed.
•Only use the jaws on the material for which it was
designed. Other materials could damage the blades,
jaws, and tool.
Backup Release Valve
If the jaws need to be opened without completing the
cycle, press and hold the backup release valve. Hold
tool securely until the cylinder retracts fully.
Jammed Blades
Dirt and debris can cause the blades to become
jammed together after a cut. If the tool shuts off and
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Cutting