Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL 1/2" Hammer Drill/Driver Operators Manual - Page 3

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 5 6 4 2. To remove the side handle, loosen the side handle grip until the side handle can be removed. Reposition and tighten securely.  Correct  Incorrect 8 7 3 9 2 1 10 1. LED 2. AUTOSTOP™ light 3. Trigger 4. Keyless chuck 5. Torque selector collar 8. Control switch 6. Speed selector 9. Handle 7. Side handle 10. Belt hook ASSEMBLY WARNING Recharge only with the specified for the battery. charger For spe- cific charging instructions, read the operator's manual supplied with your charger and battery. Removing/Inserting the Battery To remove the battery, push in the release buttons and pull the battery pack away from the tool. WARNING Always lock the trigger or the battery pack any time remove the tool is not in use. To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place. WARNING Only use accessories recommended for this specifically tool. Others may be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, always use a side handle when using this tool. Always brace or hold securely. Ensure side handle is tightened securely before each use. Installing the Side Handle 1. To install the side handle, loosen the side handle grip until the hooks are far enough apart to fit into the slots on the gear case Hooks ring. Position the side Slots handle on the top, pointing to the left or right. Tighten the side handle grip until it is secure. WARNING Always remove battery pack before changing or removing accesso- ries. Only use accessories specifically recom- mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous. Installing Bits Always remove the battery before inserting or removing bits. Select the proper style and size bit for the job. This tool is equipped with a spindle lock. The chuck can be tightened with one hand, creating higher grip strengths on the bit. 1. To open the chuck jaws, turn the sleeve in the counterclockwise direction. When using drill bits, allow the bit to strike the bottom of the chuck. Center the bit in the chuck jaws and lift it about 1/16" off of the bottom. When using screwdriver bits, insert the bit far enough for the chuck jaws to grip the hex of the bit. 2. To close the chuck jaws, turn the sleeve in the clockwise direction. The bit is secure when the chuck makes a ratcheting sound and the sleeve can not be rotated any further. 3. To remove the bit, turn the sleeve in the counterclockwise direction. NOTE: A ratcheting sound may be heard when the chuck is opened or closed. This noise is part of the locking feature, and does not indicate a problem with the chuck's operation. OPERATION WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, always wear proper eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. When working in dusty situations, wear appropriate respiratory protection or use an OSHA compliant dust extraction solution. Selecting Drill or Drive Action (Cat. No. 2903-20) 1. To use the drilling mode, rotate the torque selector collar until the drill symbol appears in line with the arrow. 2. To use the driving mode rotate the torque selector collar until the desired clutch setting appears in line with the arrow. The adjustable clutch, when properly adjusted, will slip at a preset torque to prevent driving the screw too deep into different materials and to prevent damage to the screw or tool. 4 Selecting Hammer, Drill or Drive Action (Cat. No. 2904-20 ) 1. To use the hammer-drilling mode, rotate the torque selector collar until the hammer symbol appears in line with the ar- row. Apply pressure to the bit to engage the hammering mecha- nism. NOTICE When water using carbide to settle dust. bits, do not use Do not attempt to drill through steel reinforcing rods. This will damage the carbide bits. 2. To use the drilling only mode, rotate the torque selector collar until the drill symbol appears in line with the arrow. 3. To use the driving screws mode, rotate the torque selector collar until the desired clutch set- ting appears in line with the arrow. The adjustable clutch, when properly adjusted, will slip at a preset torque to prevent driving the screw too deep into different materials and to prevent damage to the screw or tool. The torque specifications shown here are approximate values obtained with a fully charged battery pack. TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Clutch Setting in. lbs Applications 1-4 15-27 Small screws in softwood. 5-8 31-42 9-12 47-60 Medium screws in softwood 13-16 63-75 or small screws in hardwood. NOTE: Because the settings shown in the table are only a guide, use a piece of scrap material to test the different clutch settings before driving screws into the workpiece. Selecting Speed The speed selector is on top of the motor housing. Allow the tool to come to a complete stop before changing speeds. See "Applications" for recommended speeds under various conditions. 1. For Low speed, push the speed selector to display "1". 2. For High speed, push the speed selector to display "2". Using the Control Switch The control switch may be set to three positions: forward, reverse and lock. Always allow the motor to come to a complete stop before using the control switch to avoid damage to the tool. 1. For forward (clockwise) rotation, push in the control switch from the right side of the tool. Check the direction of rotation before use. 2. For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation, push in the control switch from the left side of the tool. Check direction of rotation before use. 3. To lock the trigger, push the control switch to the center position. The trigger will not work while the control switch is in the center locked position. Always lock the trigger or remove the battery pack any time the tool is not in use. WARNING To reduce the hold or brace risk of injury, securely. always Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed 1. To start the tool, grasp the handle(s) firmly and pull the trigger. NOTE: An LED is turned on when the trigger is pulled and will go off shortly after the trigger is released. 2. To vary the speed, increase or decrease the pressure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled, the greater the speed. 3. To stop the tool, release the trigger. Ensure the tool has come to a complete stop before laying the tool down. Selecting AUTOSTOP™ Mode The AUTOSTOP™ helps prevent over rotation in the case of bit binding. The tool is shipped with AUTOSTOP™ mode already turned on. 1. To turn AUTOSTOP™ mode off, push the control switch to the center position. Pull the trigger five times. The AUTOSTOP™ light will light, then dim until it is off. This indicates it has been disabled. 2. To turn AUTOSTOP™ mode on, push the control switch to the center position. Pull the trigger five times. The AUTOSTOP™ light will flash to indicate that the mode has been enabled. 3. AUTOSTOP™ mode can be checked by rotating the tool with your hand to test the feature. If AUTOSTOP™ mode is on, the AUTOSTOP™ light will flash and the tool will shut off. NOTE: AUTOSTOP™ mode will remain in the lastselected mode regardless of battery change or state of charge, until changed by the operator. APPLICATIONS WARNING To reduce the risk check work area of electric shock, for hidden pipes and wires before drilling or driving screws. Drilling Place the bit on the work surface and apply firm pressure before starting. Too much pressure will slow the bit and reduce drilling efficiency. Too little pressure will cause the bit to slide over the work area and dull the point of the bit. If the tool begins to stall, reduce pressure slightly to allow the bit to regain speed. If the bit binds, reverse the motor to free the bit from the workpiece. Forward Reverse LOCK Push to CENTER 5