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ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND WORKING INSTRUCTIONS
Use protective equipment. Always wear safety glasses when working with the machine.
The use of protective clothing is recommended, such as dust mask, protective gloves,
sturdy non-slip footwear, helmet and ear defenders.
The dust produced when using this tool may be harmful to health. Do not inhale the dust.
Wear a suitable dust protection mask.
Do not use the product on any material that presents a danger to health (e.g. asbestos).
Switch the device o immediately if the insertion tool stalls! Do not switch the device on
again while the insertion tool is stalled, as doing so could trigger a sudden recoil with a
high reactive force. Determine why the insertion tool stalled and rectify this, paying heed
to the safety instructions.
The possible causes may be:
• it is tilted in the workpiece to be machined
• it has pierced through the material to be machined
• the power tool is overloaded
Do not reach into the machine while it is running. The insertion tool may become hot
during use.
• when changing tools
• when setting the device down
Sawdust and splinters must not be removed while the machine is running.
When working in walls ceiling, or oor, take care to avoid electric cables and gas or water
pipes.
Secure your workpiece with a clamping device. Unclamped workpieces can cause severe
injury and damage.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the machine.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or by burning them.
Milwaukee Distributors o er to retrieve old batteries to protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short circuit risk).
Use only System M18 chargers for charging System M18 battery packs. Do not use battery
packs from other systems.
Never break open battery packs and chargers and store only in dry rooms. Keep dry at all
times.
Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme load or extreme
temperatures. In case of contact with battery acid wash it o immediately with soap and
water. In case of eye contact rinse thoroughly for at least 10 minutes and immediately
seek medical attention.
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
The cordless impact wrench can be used to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts wherever no
mains connection is available.
Do not use this product in any way other than stated for normal use.
RPM SETTING
The function is designed to give the user greater control in application and reduce
damage to the fastener or work surface by automatically shutting the tool off after the tool
senses the mechanism impacting for approximately one second.
M18 FIWF38: Max RPM 1600 min-1- tool will shut off after about one second of impacting.
BATTERIES
Battery packs which have not been used for some time should be recharged before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the performance of the battery pack. Avoid
extended exposure to heat or sunshine (risk of overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
For an optimum life-time, after use, the battery packs have to be fully charged.
To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery pack from the charger once
it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C and away from moisture.
Store the battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged condition.
Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.
BATTERY PACK PROTECTION
In extremely high torque, binding, stalling and short circuit situations that cause high
current draw, the tool will vibrate for about 2 seconds and then the tool will turn OFF. To
reset, release the trigger.
Under extreme circumstances, the internal temperature of the battery could become too
high. If this happens, the battery will shut down. Place the battery on the charger to charge
and reset it.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance with local, national and
international provisions and regulations.
• The user can transport the batteries by road without further requirements.
• Commercial transport of Lithium-Ion batteries by third parties is subject to Dangerous
Goods regulations. Transport preparation and transport are exclusively to be carried out
by appropriately trained persons and the process has to be accompanied by corresponding
experts.
When transporting batteries:
• Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected and insulated to prevent short circuit.
• Ensure that battery pack is secured against movement within packaging.
• Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leak.
Check with forwarding company for further advice.
MAINTENANCE
Use only Milwaukee accessories and Milwaukee spare parts. Should components need to
be replaced which have not been described, please contact one of our Milwaukee service
agents (see our list of guarantee/service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. Please state the Article No. as well
as the machine type printed on the label and order the drawing at your local service agents.
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CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER!
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on
the product.
Please read the instructions carefully before starting the
machine.
Do not dispose of electric tools together with household
waste material. Electric tools and electronic equipment
that have reached the end of their life must be collected
separately and returned to an environmentally compatible
recycling facility. Check with your local authority or retailer
for recycling advice and collection point.