Milwaukee M18 FDGROVPDB One-Key Braking Die Grinder with Deadman Paddle Switch User Manual

Milwaukee M18 FDGROVPDB One-Key Braking Die Grinder with Deadman Paddle

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specification provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
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- oper-ated (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 atmo-liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operat-ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

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.
  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 condi-tions. Water entering a 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, sharp 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. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI 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 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 source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. 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 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 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 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 tool. 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 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 result in a hazardous situation.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces 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 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
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact ac-cidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature Charging range may damage the battery and increase the risk

SERVICE

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 authorised service providers.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR DIE GRINDERS

Safety Warnings Common for Grinding, Sanding, Wire Brushing, Polishing, Carving or Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:

• This power tool is intended to function as a grinder, sander, wire brush, polisher, carvingor Cut-off tool. 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.

• Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe operation.

• The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and fly apart.

• The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately controlled.

• The arbour size of wheels, sanding drum or any other accessory must properly fit the spindle or collet of the power tool. Accessories that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.

• Mandrel mounted wheels, sanding drums, cut-ters or other accessories must be fully inserted into the collet or chuck. -ciently held and/or the overhang of the wheel is too long, the mounted wheel may become loose and ejected at high velocity.

• Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, sanding drum for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or acces-sory is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged acces-sories will normally break apart during this test time.

• Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye protection must be capable of -tions. The dust mask or respirator must be capable Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.

• Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of cause injury beyond immediate area of operation. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring.

• Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
  the start-up. The reaction torque of the motor, as it accelerates to full speed, can cause the tool to twist.

• Use clamps to support workpiece whenever practical. Never hold a small workpiece in one hand and the tool in the other hand while in use. Clamping a small workpiece allows you to use both hands to control the tool. Round material such as dowel rods, pipes or tubing have a tendency to roll while being cut, and may cause the bit to bind or jump toward you.

• Never lay the power tool down until the acces-sory has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.

• After changing the bits or making any adjust-ments, make sure the collet nut, chuck or any other adjustment devices are securely tightened. Loose adjustment devices can unexpectedly shift, causing loss of control, loose rotating components will be violently thrown.
  Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the ac-cessory into your body.

• Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.

• Do not use accessories that require liquid cool-ants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock.
  Kickback and Related Warnings
  Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, sanding band, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation. For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is enter-ing into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s move- ment at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions. Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operat-ing procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

• Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Ihe operator can control kickpack forces, i proper precautions are taken.

• Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, snarp edges or bouncing nave a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.

• Do not attach a toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kiCkback and loss of Control.

• AIways Teed the bit into the material in the same direction as the cutting edge is exiting from the material (which is the same direction as the chips are thrown). Feedaing tne TOO me wng direction causes the cutting edge of the bit to climb Out of tne work and pull the tool in the direction of this Teed.

• When using rotary files, cut-off wheels, high speed cutters or tungsten carbide cutters, always have the work securely clamped. Ihese wheels will grab if they become slightly canted in the groove, and can kickback. when a cut-off wheel grabs, the wheel itselt usually breaks. When the rotary file, high-speed cutters or tungsten carbIde cutter grabs, it may jump from the groove and you cOuld lose control of the tool.

• Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding and AbraSIve Cutting-ot Operations:

• Use only wheel types that are recommended for yourpower tool and only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind with the side of a cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.

• Forthreaded abrasive cones and plugs use only undamaged wheel mandrels with an unrelieved shoulder flange that are of correct size and length. Proper mandrels will reduce the possibility of breakage.

• Do not “ijam” a cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or snagging of the wheel in the cut and the pOssibility of kickback or wheel breakage.

• Do not position your hand in line with and behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point of operation, is moving away from your hand, the possible kickback may propel the spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you.

• When wheel is pinched, snagged or when in-power tool and hold the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.

• Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully reenter the cut. The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in the workpiece.

• Support panels or any oversized workpiece to minimise the risk of wheel pinching and kick-back. Large workpieces tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.

• Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. The pro-truding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback. Safety Warnings Specific for Wire Brushing Operations:

• Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush even during ordinary operation. Do not overstress the wires by applying excessive load to the brush. The wire bristles can easily penetrate light clothing and/or skin.

• Allow brushes to run at operating speed for at least one minute before using them. During this time no one is to stand in front or in line with the brush. Loose bristles or wires will be discharged during the run-in time.

• Direct the discharge of the spinning wire brush away from you. Small particles and tiny wire frag-ments may be discharged at high velocity during the use of these brushes and may become imbedded in your skin.
  Additional Safety Warnings

• Chemical Burn Hazard. Keep coin cell battery away from children.

• 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 work is beyond your capability; contact MILWAUKEE® 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 replacement.

WARNING ing, sawing, Some dust created by power sandgrinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro ductive 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: reauce the risk of fire, personal a short Circuit, never immerse your tool, Datery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing producis, etc., can cause a short circuit.
WARNING charge non-rechargeable batteries.

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No. …………………………….. M18 FDGROVPDB
Volts ………………………………………………….. 18 V DC
Battery Type ………………………………………… .. M18TM
Charger Type ……………………………………….. .. M18TM
Rated RPM ………………………………. 8,000 – 20,000
Max Wheel .Ø ……………………………………….  55 mm
Max Sanding Accessory Ø …………………….. 76 mm
Recommended Ambient
Module/FCC ID ……………………… BGM11S/Q0Q11
Operating Temperature …………….. -17°C to 51°C

SYMBOLOGY

• Volts
• Direct Current
• Rated Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
• Read Operator’s Manual
• Wear eye protection.
• RAPIDSTOP™ Electric Braking
• 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.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1. Collet nut
2. Front grip
3. Spindle lock
4. Rear grip
5. Dust screen
6. Speed dial
7. ONE-KEY™ indicator
8. Switch lock-off
9. Paddle switch
10. 17 mm wrench (not shown)

ASSEMBLY

WARNING

Recharge only with the charger specified for the battery. For specific charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and battery.

Inserting/Removing the Battery
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place

WARNING any use accessories specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
WARNING AIways remove the battery pack any time the tool is not in use.

Installing Collets
The collet must be attached to the collet nut before installing the collet assembly to the tool. Be sure that the collet size matches the size of the mandrel you will use, otherwise the collet may break.

1. To assemble, place collet on an even surface, and place the nut over the collet.
2. Press down on the nut to snap the nut and collet together.
3. To disassemble, use a rod to push the collet out of the nut.

WARNING to reduce the risk of injury, always securely tighten the collet to the grinders and clean mandrels before inserting them into the colet. Otherwise the high-speed rotation of the tool could force the accessory to fly out of the collet.

Installing Accessories

1. Remove dust and debris from the collet body before inserting accessory.
2. Insert the collet with the collet nut attached into the collet body. Thread the collet nut onto the spindle but do not tighten it yet.
3. Clean the accessory mandrel, then insert it a minimum of 25 mm (1”) into the collet. The mandrel will overhang the collet and the accessory about 12 mm (1/2”).
4. Press in the spindle lock button while turning the collet nut clockwise. Tighten securely.
5. Reverse the procedure when removing the accessory.

Care of Accessories

• wetness and extreme humidity
• any type of solvent
• extreme changes in temperature
• dropping and bumping wheels should be stored:
• in an organised way so points, cones, plugs or wheels can be removed without disturbing or dam-aging other points, cones, plugs or wheels
• with their safety information

Points, cones, plugs, grinding wheels and cut-off wheels should be protected from:

• wetness and extreme humidity

• any type of solvent

• extreme changes in temperature

• dropping and bumping

• Points, cones, plugs, grinding wheels and cut-off
  wheels should be stored:

• in an organised way so points, cones, plugs or wheels can be removed without disturbing or damaging other pointS, Cones, plugs or wheels with their safety information
  Points, cones, plugs, grinding wheels and cut-off wheels should NOT be dropped, rolled or bumped.

• Discard points, cones, plugS, or wheels that have been dropped, rolled, bumped, subjected to extreme changes in temperature, or come into Contact with solvents or wetness.

Installing/Removing/Cleaning the Dust Screen

Using the dust screen will increase the performance and extend the life of the tool.

1. To attach the dust screen, snap the screen over the tool’s handle.
2. To remove -driver into the notch at the top of the dust screen and pry away from the tool.
3. To clean the dust screen, tap against a hard surface, or blow clean with compressed air.

ONE-KEY™
To learn more about the ONE-KEY™ functionality for this tool, go to milwaukeetool.com/One-Key. To download the ONE-KEY™ app, visit the App Store or Google Play from your smart device.

ONE-KEY™ Indicator

Solid Blue| Wireless mode is active and ready

app.

Blinking Blue| Tool is actively communicating with the ONE-KEY™ app.
Blinking Red| Tool is in security lockout and can be unlocked by the owner via the ONE-KEY™ app.

OPERATION

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, always remove battery pack before attaching or removing accessories or making adjustments. Only use accessories specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
Always wear proper eye protection marked to comply with AS/NZS 1337.1.
If the grinder begins vibrating, immediately stop the motor and check to see if the accessory is dull. Dull accessories will cause the tool to vibrate and could force the collet to fly off the tool. Always replace or sharpen dull accessories.
Accessories are designed for specific uses. Only use points, cones, plugs, grinding wheels and cut-off wheels for applications for which they were designed. Follow manufacturer’s care and use instructions.

Speed Dial
MILWAUKEE® Variable Speed Grinders have a speed dial located on the end of the handle to set the maximum speed. Rotate the speed dial to “5” for maximum speed, “1” for minimum speed.

General Operation

1. If you have just installed an accessory or are beginning a period of work, test it by letting it spin for one minute before applying it to the workpiece.
   WARNING Never use an accessory that has been dropped. out of balance or damaged accessories can mar workpiece, damage the tool, and cause stress that may cause accessory failure.

2. been dropped. Out-of-balance or damaged accessories can mar the workpiece, damage the tool, and cause stress that may cause accessory failure.

3. WARNING Hold tool securely with both hands. Start the tool.

4. To start the tool, grasp the front and rear grips firmly and slide the switch to ON.

5. Allow accessory to come to full speed before beginning work.

6. Control pressure and surface contact between ac-cessory and workpiece.
   WARNING work. TNever bang accessories ontooo much pressure causes accessory failure or slows speed.

7. To stop the tool, release the switch. Make sure the tool comes to a complete stop before laying the tool down.

8. To lock-on the switch, slide the switch to ON and press down on the front of the switch. To stop the tool, press and release the switch. Make sure the tool comes to a complete stop before laying down the tool.

Electric Brake

The electric brake engages when the switch is released, causing the chuck to stop within seconds. There may be a delay between the time the switch is released and when the brake engages. Occasionally the brake may miss completely. If the brake misses frequently, have the tool serviced by an authorised MILWAUKEE® service facility. Make sure the tool comes to a complete stop before laying it down.

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.

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.

ONE-KEY™

WARNING Chemical Burn Hazard. This device contains a lithium button/coin cell battery. A new or used battery can cause severe in-ternal burns and lead to death in as little as 2 hours if swallowed or enters the body. Always secure the battery cover. If it does not close securely, stop using the device, remove the batteries, and keep it away from children. If you think batteries may have been swallowed or en-tered the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Internal Coin Cell Battery
An internal coin cell battery is used to facilitate full ONE-KEY™ functionality.
To replace the battery:

1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove the screw(s) and open the coin cell bat-tery door.
3. Remove the old coin cell battery, keep it away from children, and dispose of it properly.
4. Insert the new coin cell battery (3V CR2032), with the positive side facing up.
5. Close the battery door and tighten the screw(s) securely.

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

Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger to the nearest authorised service centre.

ACCESSORIES

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

WARRANTY & SERVICE

WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND

Please refer to Australian and New Zealand warranty supplied with tool. This warranty applies only to product sold by authorised 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 DutyTM. Your satisfaction with our products is very important to us! If you encounter any problems with the operation of this tool, please contact your authorised 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.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
13135 West Lisbon Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin U.S.A. 53005

Milwaukee Tool (Australia)
26 – 40 Nina Link, Dandenong South, Victoria, 3175, Australia

Milwaukee Tool (New Zealand)
274 Church Street, Penrose,
Auckland, 1061, New Zealand

DESIGNED BY MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP. PROFESSIONALLY MADE IN CHINA
PRINTED IN CHINA

References

• Milwaukee Tool | Official New Zealand Site of Milwaukee Tool | Nothing but HEAVY DUTY®
• Milwaukee Tool | Official Australia Site of Milwaukee Tool | Nothing but HEAVY DUTY®
• Track Tools with ONE-KEY™: Free Inventory App by Milwaukee®

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