milwaukee M18 FCVN12 Cordless Brushless Needle Concrete Vibrator Instruction Manual

M18 FCVN12 Cordless Brushless Needle Concrete Vibrator

Product Information

The product is the M18 FCVN12 and M18 FCVN24, which are electric power tools designed for various tasks. The user manual contains technical data, safety instructions, working hints, and symbol descriptions. The product comes with a battery pack that needs to be removed before starting any work on the machine.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before starting any work on the machine, remove the battery pack.
2. Check the plug and power cord for any damage before starting any work. Only a specialist should repair any defects.
3. Follow the instructions provided in the user manual for technical data, safety instructions, working hints, and symbol descriptions.
4. To use the product for concrete compaction, insert the vibrating head into the fresh concrete and allow it to operate for several seconds before pulling it out. Repeat this process for the entire formwork area. Do not touch the formwork or reinforcement steel.

Picture section with operating description and functional description

Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the machine.

Insulated gripping surface

Compacting fresh concrete

Quickly and vertically immerse the vibrating head in the fresh concrete, linger for several seconds and slowly pull it out. Immerse the vibrating head in all areas of the formwork and compact the fresh concrete. Do not touch the formwork and reinforcing steel.

TECHNICAL DATA

WARNING

• The vibration and noise emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardized test given in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.
• The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for diff erent applications, with diff erent accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may diff er. This may signifi cantly increase the exposure level over the total working period.
• An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may signifi cantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
• Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the eff ects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

CONCRETE VIBRATOR SAFETY WARNINGS

Flexible shafts

• Avoid sharp bends of the fl exible shaft during operation, transport and also storage.
• Do not use fl exible shaft to pull the motor.
• Do not step on or drive over the fl exible shaft.

Vibrating head

• Do not put down the vibrating head until the machine has come to a complete standstill.
• Only run the vibrator head in fresh concrete and not in the air, it can heat up and be damaged.
• Do not touch the vibrating head with your hands or other body parts while it is in operation.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND WORKING INSTRUCTIONS

• Use protective equipment. Always wear safety glasses when working with the machine. The use of protective clothing is recommended, such as dust mask, protective gloves, sturdy non-slip footwear, helmet and ear defenders.
• The dust produced when using this tool may be harmful to health. Do not inhale the dust. Wear a suitable dust protection mask.
• Contact with concrete, cement or other aggregates can cause skin irritation. Avoid direct contact with the skin.
• Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the machine.
• Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or by burning them. Milwaukee Distributors off er to retrieve old batteries to protect our environment.
• Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short circuit risk).
• Use only System M18 chargers for charging System M18 battery packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
• Never break open battery packs and chargers and store only in dry rooms. Keep dry at all times.
• Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme load or extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery acid wash it off immediately with soap and water. In case  of eye contact rinse thoroughly for at least 10 minutes and immediately seek medical attention.
• Warning! To reduce the risk of fi re, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in fl uid or allow a fl uid to fl ow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fl uids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.

SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE

• The concrate vibrator is designed for compacting fresh concrete. The vibrating head must be immersed in the fresh concrete.
• The machine may only be operated if all the instructions in this operating manual and the service and maintenance instructions are observed.
• No non-permitted components may be connected to the drive.
• The machine must not be operated without a fl exible shaft and vibrating body.
• Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal use.

RESIDUAL RISK
Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise in use and the operator should pay special attention to avoid the following:

Injury caused by vibration.
Hold the product by designated handles and restrict working time and exposure.

Exposure to noise can cause hearing injury.
Wear ear protection and limit exposure.

Injury due to fl ying debris

• Wear eye protection, heavy long trousers, gloves and substancial footwear at all times.
• Inhalation of toxic dusts.

NOTES FOR LI-ION BATTERIES

Use of Li-Ion batteries
Battery packs which have not been used for some time should be recharged before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the performance of the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine (risk of overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
For an optimum life-time, the battery packs have to be fully charged, after used.
To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C and away from moisture
Store the battery packs in a 30% – 50% charged condition Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.

Battery protection for Li-Ion Akkus
In extremely high torque, binding, stalling and short circuit situations that cause high current draw, the tool will vibrate for about 5 seconds, the fuel gauge will fl ash,and then the tool will turn OFF. To reset, release the trigger.
Under extreme circumstances, the internal temperature of the battery pack could raise too much. If this happens, the fuel gauge will fl ash until the battery pack cooled down. After the lights go off , the work may continue.

Transport of Lithium Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance with local, national and international provisions and regulations.

• The user can transport the batteries by road without further requirements.
• Commercial transport of Lithium-Ion batteries by third par-ties is subject to Dangerous Goods regulations. Transport preparation and transport are exclusively to be carried out by appropriately trained persons and the process has to be accompanied by corresponding experts.

When transporting batteries:

• Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected and insulated to prevent short circuit.
• Ensure that battery pack is secured against movement within packaging.
• Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leak. Check with forwarding company for further advice.

CLEANING
After each use, clean the concrete vibrator from concrete residues with a damp cloth. Do not clean with a water jet or high pressure cleaner.
Clean the fl exible shaft and the vibrating haed from concrete residue with running water after each use.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE|
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 | daily before| after operation
Visual inspection of all parts for damage.| x|
Battery – visual check for damage.| x|
Battery charger – visual check for damage.| x|
Check that the connections are tight: Flexible shaft – vibrator head: tighten if necessary.

Flexible shaft – drive: if necessary, securely engage

| x|
Clean the machine.|  | x
Clean the battery.|  | x

Use only Milwaukee accessories and Milwaukee spare parts. Should components need to be replaced which have not been described, please contact one of our Milwaukee service agents (see our list of guarantee/service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. Please state the machine type printed as well as the six-digit No. on the label and order the drawing at your local service agents or directly at: Techtronic Industries GmbH, Max-Eyth-Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany.

References

• Milwaukee Tool Europe | Cordless Power Tools, Outdoor Tools, Hand Tools, PPE, Work wear. Storage and Accessories. | Milwaukee Tools Europe

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