48590255 - Battery charger MILWAUKEE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 48590255 MILWAUKEE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery chargers. Before using the battery charger, read this manual as well as any labels on the charger, battery pack and tool.

1. CAUTION! To reduce the risk of injury, charge only MILWAUKEE 12, 14.4 and 18 Volt battery packs in this charger. Other types of batteries may explode, causing personal injury or damage.
2. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use charger in rain, snow, damp or wet locations. Do not use battery pack or charger in the presence of explosive atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or flammable materials) because sparks may be generated when inserting or removing battery pack, possibly causing fire.
3. CHARGE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. Do not block charger vents. Keep them clear to allow proper ventilation. Do not allow smoking or open flames near a charging battery pack. Vented gases may explode.
4. MAINTAIN CHARGER CORD, When unplugging 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 cord replaced immediately with identical replacement parts (see "Maintenance").
5. DO NOT USE CHARGER OR BATTERY PACK IF it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or damaged in any way. Do not disassemble. Incorrect reassembly may result in the risk of electric shock, fire or exposure to battery fluids. If it is damaged, take it to a MILWAUKEE service facility.
6. CHARGER IS RATED FOR 120 VOLT AC ONLY. Charger must be plugged into an appropriate receptacle.
7. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.
8. 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 fire 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.
9. DO NOT BURN, MULILATE OR DISASSEMBLE BATTERY PACK. The battery pack can explode in a fire. Mutiation may expose battery fluids, causing burns.
10. BATTERY FLUIDS CAUSE SERIOUS CHEMICAL BURNS. Never allow contact with skin or eyes. If a damaged battery pack leaks battery fluids, use rubber or neoprene gloves to dispose of it. If skin is exposed to battery fluids, wash with soap and water and rinse with vinegar. Remove and dispose of contaminated clothing. If eyes are affected, immediately flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
11. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT. A battery pack will short circuit if a metal object makes a connection between the positive and negative contacts on the battery pack. Do not place a battery pack near anything that may cause a short circuit, such as coins or keys in your pocket. A short circuited battery pack may cause fire and personal injury.

12. UNPLUG CHARGER when not in use.

13. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, always unplug charger before cleaning or maintenance, turning off controls will not reduce this risk. Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interruptions (GFCI) to reduce shock hazards.

14. STORE YOUR BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER IN a cool, dry place. Do not store battery pack where temperatures may exceed 120^ (50^) such as in a vehicle or metal building during the summer. Charger will charge the battery when the temperature is between 41^ (5^) and 113^ (45^) . When the battery temperature is outside that range, charging will not occur.

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1. Red control light

Light off indicates: Charger is ready for operation.

Battery pack is charged

Maintenance charging

Continuous light indicates: Charging (Fast, if battery temperature is between

41^ (5^) and 113^ (45^)

• Flashing light indicates: Battery pack is too hot or too cold

(Charging will begin automatically when battery reaches correct charging temperature)

1. Instruction label
2. Electrical contacts
3. Battery pack port
4. Vents
5. Nameplate (on back of charger)
6. Key hole slots: Mounts charger vertically

(on bottom of charger)

1. Cord wrap: (on bottom of charger)

Stores excess cord

OPERATION

WARNING!

Charge only MILWAUKEE 12, 14.4 and 18 Volt battery packs in this charger. Other types of batteries may explode causing personal injury and damage.

When to charge the battery pack

Charge your battery pack before you use your tool for the first time and when your tool no longer performs with the power and torque needed for the job. Never completely discharge the battery pack.

New battery packs reach full loading capacity after 4-5 changuings and dischargings. Battery packs which have not been used for some time should be recharged before use.

Standard charging times

Standard charging time is approximately one hour. Charging time varies depending on the battery temperature, charge needed and the type of battery pack being charged. For example, if the battery pack does not require a full charge, the charging time will be less than one hour.

Effects of temperature on charging

Battery packs are affected by temperature. The charger will sense battery temperature and will charge the battery at the most rapid rate when its temperature ideal (between 41^ (5^) and 113^ (45^) . When the battery temperature is outside of this range, the charger will supply enough current to keep the battery pack in its current state to prevent damage to battery.

Automatic start

When a hot or cold battery pack is inserted into the charger, charging will begin automatically if the battery reaches the correct charging temperature.

Maintenance charge

Batteries discharge at a rate of about 1% per day. The Maintenance Charge feature keeps the battery pack fully charged when the battery pack is stored in a charger that is plugged in. The Maintenance Charge automatically begins after the battery pack is fully charged. During Maintenance Charge, the control light will be off.

Charging the Battery Pack

MAINTENANCE

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug the charger and remove the battery pack from the charger or tool before performing any maintenance. Never disassemble the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.

Keep your battery pack and charger in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program. After six months to one year, depending on use, return the battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE service facility for:

• Electrical inspection
• Testing to assure proper mechanical and electrical operation

Maintaining Battery Pack

MILWAUKEE Nickel-Cadmium and Nickel-Metal Hydride battery packs will operate for many years and/or hundreds of cycles when they are maintained and used according to these instructions.

A battery pack that is stored for six months without being used will discharge itself. Batteries discharge at a rate of about 1% per day. Charge the battery every six months even if it is unused to maximize battery life. Do not tape the tool's trigger in the ON position and leave the tool unattended as this may discharge the battery to a point where it will no longer be able to recharge. Use a MILWAUKEE battery pack only until it no longer performs with the power and torque needed for your application.

Store your battery pack in a cool, dry place. Do not store it where the temperature may exceed 120^ (50^) such as in a vehicle or metal building during the summer. High temperatures will overheat the battery pack, reducing battery life. If it is stored for several months, the battery pack will gradually lose its charge. One to three cycles of charging and discharging through normal use will restore the capacity of the battery pack. During the life of the battery pack, the operating time between charges becomes shorter. If the operating time becomes extremely short after a proper charge, the usable life of the battery pack has been reached and it should be replaced.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of personal injury and damage, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or allow a liquid to flow inside them.

Cleaning

Clean dust and debris from charger and tool vents. Keep tool handles clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool, battery pack and charger since certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or combustible solvents around tools.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of explosion, never burn a battery pack even if it is damaged, dead or completely discharged.

RBRC Battery Recycling Seals

The RBRC™ Battery Recycling Seals on your tool battery packs indicate that MILWAUKEE has arranged for the recycling of that battery pack with the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC). At the end of your battery pack's useful life, return the battery pack to a MILWAUKEE Branch Office/Service Center or the participating retailer nearest you. For more information, visit the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org.

Disposing of Nickel-Cadmium Battery Packs

Nickel-Cadmium battery packs are recyclable. Under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Return the battery pack to the nearest MILWAUKEE Branch Office/Service Center or dispose of your battery pack according to federal, state and local regulations.

Repairs

For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger to the nearest service center.

Battery Pack Warranty

Battery packs for cordless tools are warranted for one year from the date of purchase.

FIVE YEAR TOOL LIMITED WARRANTY

Every MILWAUKEE tool is tested before leaving the factory and is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. MILWAUKEE will repair or replace (at MILWAUKEE's discretion), without charge, any tool (including battery chargers) which examination proves to be defective in material or workmanship from five (5) years after the date of purchase. Return the tool and a copy of the purchase receipt or other proof of purchase to a MILWAUKEE Factory Service/Sales Support Branch location or MILWAUKEE Authorized Service Station, freight prepaid and insured. This warranty does not cover damage from repairs made or attempted by other than MILWAUKEE authorized personnel, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents.

Battery Packs, Flashlights, and Radios are warranted for one (1) year from the date of purchase.

THE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT REMEDIES DESCRIBED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MILWAUKEE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTYES, OR CONDITIONS, WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESSIONED OR IMPLIED FOR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state and province to province. In those states that do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty applies to the United States, Canada, and Mexico only.

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UNITED STATES - MILWAUKEE Service

MILWAUKEE prides itself in producing a premium quality product that is NOTHING BUT HEAVY DUT®. Your satisfaction with our products is very important to us!

If you encounter any problems with the operation of this tool, or you would like to locate the factory Service/Sales Support Branch or authorized service station

nearest you, please call.

1-800-SAWDUST

(1.800.729.3878)

NATIONWIDE TOLL FREE

Monday-Friday • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM • Central Time

or visit our website at

www.milwaukeeetoole.com

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