milwaukee M12 POAL Area Light Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Milwaukee

Table of Contents

milwaukee M12 POAL Area Light
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR LIGHTS
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY RULES
SPECIFICATIONS
SYMBOLOGY
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
- Rotating the Light
MAINTENANCE
ACCESSORIES
WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

WORK AREA SAFETY

To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used near children.
Store idle light out of reach of children. Warm lights can become hazardous in the hands of children.
Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the light in unexpected situations.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the light in unexpected situations.
Do not stare at the operating light source. and combustible materials away from lens. Lens may become hot after extended use.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch-tery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. or energising appliance that have the switch on invites accidents.

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 light only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing access sories, or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, Reys, nalis, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one ternminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Do not allow fluids to flow into battery pack. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach Containing products, etc., can cause a short cirCuit. Do not use battery packs that have been exposed to these types of fluids.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci- dentally ccurs, 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 damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, 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 instructions. range Charging specified improperly the in or at Temperatures outside the speciTed range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

SERVICE

Have your light serviced by a qualified repair perSon using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the light 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 LIGHTS

WARNING
The lens may get hot during use. To reduce the risk of burns, do no touch hot lens

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY RULES

WARNING
To injury reduce and the product risk of damage fire, short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery 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 products, etc., can cause a short circuit

WARNING
Do batteries.not charge non-rechargeable

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No. M12 POAL
Battery Type M12™
DC Input Volts12 V
Output Volts USB-A 5 V
Output Amps USB-A 2.1 A
Output Volts USB-C 5 V
Output Amps USB-C 3 A
Battery and Tool -20°C to 40°C

SYMBOLOGY

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

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Light
Storage compartment
Battery cover
USB-C port
USB-A port
Fuel gauge
Power button
MODE button
USB power button
Handle

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, open battery cover, tilt the battery bay into the “insert/remove” (vertical) position. Insert the battery, ensuring it latches securely into place. Tilt the battery bay back down into the “use” (horizontal) position and then close and latch battery cover

WARNING
Only use accessories specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.

To remove the battery, open battery bay door and and tilt the battery bay into the “insert/remove” (vertical) position, push in the release buttons and pull the battery pack away from the tool.

WARNING
Always remove battery pack before changing or removing accessories.

OPERATION

CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury, do not stare at the operating light source

Fuel Gauge

The fuel gauge will indicate the amount of charge the inserted battery has. When the light is turned ON the fuel gauge will indicate the current charge remaining with the 4 LEDs. The fuel gauge will display the battery life:

LED flashing : 10% or less remaining
LED : 20-40% remaining
LEDs : 40-60% remaining
LEDs : 60-80% remaining
LEDs : 80-100% remaining

Using the Light

Insert the battery. Medium, and Low.
Press the power button to turn ON the light.
Press the MODE button to cycle through High,
Press the power button to turn OFF the light.

NOTE : The light will default to the selected brightness the next time it is turned on.

Rotating the Light

CAUTION To reduce risk of overheating, ensure the light is turned off before storing or placing in the resting position

To rotate the light, pull the light upward. The light can then be rotated upto a maximum of 280°. The resting position is LED light facing down into housing

USB Power Outlets
The outlets can be used to charge a cell phone, power an MP3 player or any other device that uses less than 2.1A of DC electrical current (USB-A) and less than 3A of DC electrical current (USB-C). To turn on the USB outlets, press the USB power button. The USB power button will remain illuminated when the USB outlets are on. The USB ports will remain on for 2 hours maximum if a drop in charge rate is detected, or 90 seconds max if no device is charging.

NOTE : Any device that uses more than the above DC electrical current values will trip a self-resetting overload and disable the output.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug the tool and 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.

WARNING
The light source of this luminaire is not replaceable. When the light source reaches its end of life, the whole luminaire shall be replaced.

Maintaining Tool
Keep your light, battery pack and charger in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program. If the light does not work properly, return the light to a MILWAUKEE® service facility for repairs

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.

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 – 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®