Milwaukee M12FHIR38LR0 12V 3/8 Inch FUEL High Speed Extended Reach Ratchet Bare Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Milwaukee

Milwaukee M12FHIR38LR0 12V 3/8 Inch FUEL High-Speed Extended Reach

Ratchet Bare

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

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 ControI.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water enteringa power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying. pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharpP edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. The use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
lf operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of a RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

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 a 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 energizing 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 oor jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing 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.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power toool 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 plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack, if detachable, 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 too1. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools and accessories. 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 aac cldents 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 or operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. slippery handles and grasping Surtaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

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 the 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 acciden tally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause iritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may result in fire, explosion, or risk of injury. firo exhibit unpredictable behavior
Do not expose a battery pack or tóoľ to fire or excessive temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause an explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature instructions. temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire. temperature. Exposure to fire or specified Charging improperly or at range.

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.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR RATCHETS

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.
WARNING reduce the risk of injury in considerable amount of dust, use a suitable dust extraction solution in accordance with the solution’s operating instructions.
Always use common sense and be cautious when using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every situation that could result in a dangerous outcome. Do not use this tool if you do not understand these operating instructions or you feel the
WARNING applications that produce Work is beyond your capability; contact
MILWAUKEF Tool or a trained professional for additional information or training. Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If_unreadable or missing, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a renlacement
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contain 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.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY RULES

WARNING: TO reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
WARNING: Onot charge non-rechargeable batteries.

SYMBOLOGY

Volts
Direct Current
No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
Read the operator’s manual
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). This product meets applicable regulatory requirements.
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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Volts.. ………………………………………………… 12V DC
Battery Type .. ………………………………………..M12™
Charger Type.. ……………………………………….M12™
RPM.. …………………………………………………. 0 – 450
Torque Range ……………………………………. 47.5 Nm
Cat. No. .. ………………………………… M12 FHIR14LR
Square Drive Anvil .. …………………………………… 1/4″
Cat. No. ………………………………….. M12 FHIR38LR
Square Drive Anvil …………………………………….. 3/8″
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature ………………. 17°C to 51°C

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

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Speed-Extended-Reach-Ratchet-Bare-FIG-2

Forward/Reverse toggle
Fuel gauge
Handle
Paddle switch
Lock switch
LED
1/4″ Square drive anvil
3/8″ Square drive anvil

ASSEMBLY

WARNING Recharge only with the charger specified for the battery. For specific charging instructions, read the operators manual supplied with your charger and battery.

Inserting/ Removing the Battery

WARNINGAIways lock the trigger or remove
WARNING the battery pack any time the tool is not in use.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the bodyy of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
WARNING ecommended for this tool. Otherss may be hazardous.

Attaching and Removing Accessories

These tools are intended only for use with accesso- accessories designed for impact tools. Other sOCkets could shatter or break, causing injury.

Use only appropriate Square Drive Sockets.
To attach a socketor other accessory, align the acces sorywith the drive anvil and push it firmly onto the tool.
To remove the accessory, pull the accessory off the drive anvil.

OPERATION

WARNING always the risk proper injury, always protection marked eye with to comply AS/NZS 1337.1.

Fuel Gauge

To determine the amount of charge left in the battery, turn the tool ON. The Fuel Gauge will light up for 2-3 seconds. When less than 10% of charge is left, 1 light on the fuel gauge will flash 4 times.
To signal the end of charge, 1 light on the fuel gauge WIll flash 8 times and the tool will not run. Charge the battery pack.
If the battery becomes too hot, the fuel gauge lights will flash and the tool will not run. Allow the battery to cool down.

Forward/Reverse Toggle

For forward (clockwise) rotation, rotate the forward/reverse toggle anti- clockwise. Check the direction of rotation before use. For rotation, rotate the forward/reverse toggle direction of rotation before use. reverse (anti- clockwise) clockwise. Check the direction of rotation before use.

Lock-Off Switch

To lock the paddle switch, slide the lock switch to the locked position.
To unlock the paddle switch, slide the lock switch to the unlocked position.
The paddle switch will not work when the lock switch is in the locked position.
Always lock the paddle switch or remove the bat. tery pack before performing maintenance, changing accessories, storing the tool, and any time the tool is not in use.

Starting, Stopping, and Controlling Speed

To start the tool, grasp the handle(s) firmly and pull the paddle switch.
NOTE : An LED is turned on when the switch is pulled and will go off shortly after the switch is released.
To vary the speed, increase or decrease the pressure on the switch. The further the switch is pulled, the greater the speed.
To stop the tool, release the switch. Ensure the tool has come to a complete stop before laying the tool down.

MAINTENANCE

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

Maintaining Tool

Keep your tool, battery pack, and charger in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program. Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise, misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. After six months to one year, depending on use, return the tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE® service facility for inspection. 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 a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair.

Repairs

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

ACCESSORIES

WARNING Use only recommended accesso- ries. Others may be hazardous. For a complete listing of accessories, go online to milwaukeetool.com.au/milwaukeeto0l.co.nz. contact a distributor. or

WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND

Please refer to the Australian and New Zealand warranty supplied with the tool. This warranty applies only to products sold by authorized dealers in Australia and New Zealand.

SERVICE-AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND

MILWAUKEE prides itself in producing a premium quality product that is Nothing But Heavy DutyM Your satisfaction with our products is very important to us! If you encounter any problems with the operation of this tool, please contact your authorized MILWAUKEE dealer.
For a list of MILWAUKEE® dealers, guarantee, or service agents please contact MILWAUKEE® Customer Service or visit our website.
(Australia Toll-Free Telephone Number 1300 645 928)
(New Zealand Toll-Free Telephone Number 0800 645 928) or visit milwaukeetool.com.au/milwaukeetool.co.nz.
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