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 fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be eject-
ed 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.
service
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
specific safeTy rules
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, when performing an operation where the
fastener may contact hidden wiring. Fasteners
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
• Keep hands away from all cutting edges and
moving parts.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important 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
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your ex-
posure 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 filter out microscopic particles.
symbology
Volts
Direct Current
No Load Revolutions per Minute
(RPM)
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
US
C
United States and Canada
specificaTions
volts
No Load
Cat. No.
DC
2401-20
12
0 - 500
capacities
Drilling in
RPM
wood
1/2"
funcTional descripTion
2
1
1. Bit holder collar
2. Clutch adjusting ring
3. Fuel Gauge
4. Control Switch
5. Trigger
6. LED
Warning
charger specified for the battery. For specific
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
pack before changing or removing acces-
sories. Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous.
Warning
wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields.
Fuel Gauge
To determine the amount of charge left in the bat-
tery, pull the trigger. The Fuel Gauge will light up
for 2-3 seconds.
To signal the end of charge, 1 light on the fuel gauge
will flash for 2-3 seconds.
Installing Bits
Always remove the battery before inserting or
removing bits. Select the proper style and size bit
for the type of screw you are using. This driver is
intended for use with drill and driver bits with a 1/4"
hex shank and ball detent recess.
1. To install the bit, press the bit into the socket
until the collar snaps back and the bit is locked
Driving
into place.
Screws
2. To remove the bit, pull out the collar, then pull
1/4"
out the bit.
4
6
5
assembly
Recharge only with the
operaTion
Always remove battery
To reduce the risk of injury,
3
4