MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL M18CHIWF34 (01) PDF Document

To ensure safety in your work area while operating the MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL M18CHIWF34, follow these guidelines:

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Adhering to personal safety measures is crucial for preventing serious injury. When using the MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL M18CHIWF34, always observe the following:

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

Proper use and care will ensure your MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL M18CHIWF34 operates better and safer. Follow these guidelines:

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

To ensure safety and longevity of your battery pack, follow these instructions:

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, 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 ejected 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.

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces 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.

• Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.

• Use only sockets and other accessories specifically designed for use on impact wrenches and drivers. Other sockets and accessories might shatter or break causing injury.

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 exposure 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.

The main components are:

1. 1/2″ Square drive anvil with pin (M18CHIWP12)

2. LED

3. Control switch

4. Trigger

5. 2-Mode drive control

6. 1/2″ Square drive anvil with ring (M18CHIWF12)

7. 3/4″ Square drive anvil with ring (M18CHIWF34)

8. 7/16″ Hex Quick Connect (M18CHIDH716)

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.

This model features a 3/4″ Impact Wrench with a retaining ring.

1. Use only the appropriate size Square Drive Sockets.

2. To attach a socket, align the accessory with the anvil and push it firmly over the retaining ring.

3. To remove the accessory, pull the accessory off the anvil.

The drive control button is used to adjust the torque, rotation speed (RPM), and impact speed (IPM) for the application. Refer to the specifications chart for RPM and IPM values for each mode.

To select the drive control mode:

1. Pull and release the trigger to turn on the tool. The current mode indicator is lit.

2. Press the drive control button to cycle through the 2 modes. When the desired mode indicator is lit, begin work.

The control switch can be set to three positions: forward, reverse, and lock. Due to a lockout mechanism, the control switch can only be adjusted when the ON/OFF switch is not pressed. Always allow the motor to come to a complete stop before using the control switch.

1. For forward (clockwise) rotation, push the control switch in the direction shown. Check the direction of rotation before use.

2. For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation, push the control switch in the direction shown. Check the direction of rotation before use.

3. To lock the trigger, push the control switch to the centre position. The trigger will not work when the control switch is in the locked position.

Always remove the battery pack before performing maintenance, changing accessories, storing the tool and any time the tool is not in use.

This tool may be operated at any speed from 0 to full speed.

1. To start the tool, pull the trigger. NOTE: An LED is turned on when the trigger is pulled.

2. To vary the driving speed, increase or decrease pressure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled, the greater the speed.

3. To stop the tool, release the trigger.

The longer a bolt, screw, or nut is impacted, the tighter it will become. To help prevent damaging the fasteners or workpieces, avoid excessive impacting. Be particularly careful when impacting smaller fasteners because they require less impacting to reach optimum torque.

Practice with various fasteners, noting the length of time required to reach the desired torque. Check the tightness with a hand-torque wrench. If the fasteners are too tight, reduce the impacting time. If they are not tight enough, increase the impacting time.

Oil, dirt, rust or other matter on the threads or under the head of the fastener affects the degree of tightness.

The torque required to loosen a fastener averages 75% to 80% of the tightening torque, depending on the condition of the contacting surfaces.

On light gasket jobs, run each fastener down to a relatively light torque and use a hand torque wrench for final tightening.

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

• Lubrication

• Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears, spindles, bearings, housing, etc.)

• Electrical inspection (battery pack, charger, motor)

• Testing to assure proper mechanical and electrical operation

If the tool does not start or operate at full power with a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on the battery pack. If the tool still does not work properly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to an authorised dealer or service centre for repairs.

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.