milwaukee M12 BLPRS Brushless Pruning Shears User Manual

milwaukee M12 BLPRS Brushless Pruning Shears

Product Information

• Product Name: M12 BLPRS Cordless Pruning Shears
• Type: Cordless pruning shears
• Voltage: 12 V
• Max Cutting Capacity: Not specified in the user manual
• Noise Level: 69.14 dB (A) – declared vibration total value
• Vibration Level: 3.0 dB (A) – declared noise emission value
• Exposure to Vibration and Noise: The declared vibration and noise emission values are based on standard measurements and can be used to compare this tool with others. However, actual levels may vary depending on the different applications, accessories used, and maintenance of the tool. Additional safety measures should be taken into account to protect the operator from the effects of vibration and noise.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before starting any maintenance on the product, remove the battery pack.
2. The product must be activated before starting work.
3. Choose the desired mode: ON or OFF.
4. To open the blade, click the button labeled “OPEN”.
5. To close the blade, click the button labeled “CLOSE”.
6. To deactivate the product, press and release the button in the following sequence: (1) Deactivate, (2) Release. The blade will remain closed.
7. If necessary, deburr all cutting edges with a whetstone.
8. Do not use the product until 24 hours after changing the blades to allow the thread locker to dry.

Pruning Shears Safety Warnings:

• Keep the free hand away from the cutting blades and never hold the branch you are pruning. If the free hand is away, it cannot be cut by the blade.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Important: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

OVERVIEW

BATTERY

BATTERY INSTALLATION

BATTERY INDICATOR

STARTING WORK

Press the button, LED will light up, the product is ready to start. After 5 minutes of inactivity, the product goes into sleep mode. Press the button to reactivate the product. Press the button again to deactivate the product.

When changing mode immediately after activation, the blade opens or closes according to the selected mode. When changing modes during work, the blade automatically opens in the selected mode. The selected mode remains stored after the product is deactivated.

CLEANING

BLADE FIXING

HOW TO USE

HANGING THE BELT

Noise information

Noise emission values determined according to EN 62841

• A-weighted sound pressure level 69.14 dB (A)
• Uncertainty K 3.0 dB (A)
• A-weighted sound power level 80.14 dB (A)
• Uncertainty K 3.0 dB (A)

Always wear ear protectors.

Vibration information

Total vibration values (vector sum in the three axes) determined according to EN 62841

• Vibration emission value ah < 2.5 m/s2
• Uncertainty K 1.5 m/s

WARNING!
The declared vibration total values and the declared noise emission values given in this instruction manual have been measured in accordance with a standardized test and may be used to compare one tool with another. They may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. The declared vibration and noise emission values represent the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used for different applications, used with different accessories, or poorly maintained, the vibration and noise emission may differ. These conditions may significantly increase the exposure levels over the total working period. An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration and noise should take into account the times when the tool is turned off or when it is running idle. These conditions may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration and noise, such as maintaining the tool and the accessories, keeping the hands warm (in case of vibration), and organizing work patterns.
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifi cations 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

PRUNING SHEARS SAFETY WARNINGS

Keep the free hand away from the cutting blades and never hold the branch you are pruning. If the free hand is away, it cannot be cut by the blade. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Always wear eye protection. The blade is sharp. Keep hands away from all cutting edges and moving parts. Laceration and amputation can occur. To reduce the risk of injury, always close and cover the blade before storing and any time the shears are not in use. To reduce the risk of injury, replace dull, chipped, or damaged blades. To reduce the risk of explosion, electric shock, and property damage, never cut gas lines, electrical lines, or water lines. To reduce the risk of electric shock, check the work area for hidden pipes and wires before pruning. Do not expose the product to rain or wet conditions. Keep your free hand clear out of the cutting path. Maintain a firm grip on the branch being cut. Do not cross arms or overreach. Always cut away from yourself. Avoid excess flexing or tension on the branch being cut. Do not operate in a tree, on a ladder, or on a rooftop. Cut only materials made from wood. Never cut any plant material with a diameter larger than 32 mm. The product may stall, causing a risk of injury. Keep the product clean of clippings and other materials. They may become lodged between the jaw and blade. When cutting a limb under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fi bres is released. If the blade is stuck in a branch during operation, do not turn the blade. Turn off the product, remove the battery pack, and pull the product straight out slowly from the branch. Cut branches one by one. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades when picking up or holding the product.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

• Never allow children, persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, or people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapours or dust, do not use the product near or on toxic, carcinogenic, or other hazardous materials, such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides, or other health endangering materials.
• Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the product.
• Do not operate the product in poor lighting. The operator requires a clear view of the work area to identify potential hazards.
• Inspect the product before each use. Check for loose fasteners, etc.
• Make sure that all the guards and handles are properly and securely attached. Replace any damaged parts before use. Check for battery pack leaks.
• Do not modify the product in any way.
• Do not use the product when you are tired, ill, or under the infl uence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Remove the battery pack before starting any maintenance on the product.

BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 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 M12 System chargers for charging M12 System battery packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
• Never break open battery packs and chargers, and store them only in dry rooms. Keep the battery packs and chargers 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.
• No metal parts must be allowed to enter the battery section of the charger (short circuit risk).

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fi re, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse the product, battery pack, or charger in fl uid or allow 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 product is designed for cutting and pruning small wood limbs and branches with a diameter of up to 32 mm (softwood) and 25 mm (hardwood). Do not cut branches with diameters that are greater than these values.
• Do not use the product for any other purpose.

RESIDUAL RISKS

• Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise during use and the operator should pay special attention to avoid the following:
• injuries due to flying debris
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, heavy long trousers, gloves, substantial footwear, and safety glasses, at all times.

BATTERIES

• Battery packs that have not been used for some time should be recharged before use.
• Temperatures in excess of 50 °C reduce the performance of the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine (risk of overheating).
• The contacts of the chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
• For an optimum lifetime, the battery packs have to be fully charged after use.
• 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 PACK PROTECTION
In extremely high torque, binding, stalling, and short circuit situations that cause high current draw, the product vibrates for about 5 seconds, the fuel gauge fl ashes, and then the product turns 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 fl ashes until the battery pack cools down. After the lights go off, continue working.

TRANSPORTING 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. Batteries can be transported by road without further requirements.
• Commercial transport of lithium-ion batteries by third parties 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 the battery contact terminals are protected and insulated to prevent short circuit.
• Ensure that the battery pack is secured against movement within the packaging.
• Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
• Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Before transporting the product, always close the blades and remove the battery pack. Clean debris and place the blade cover on the product. Store the product in a dry, cool place.

MAINTENANCE

Wear gloves when sharpening the blades. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to ensure that the product is in safe working condition. Use only MILWAUKEE accessories and MILWAUKEE spare parts. Should components that have not been described need to be replaced, contact one of our MILWAUKEE service centres (see our list of guarantee or service addresses). If needed, an exploded view of the product can be ordered. State the product type and the serial number on the label, and order the drawing at your local service centres.

SYMBOLS

Do not dispose of waste batteries, waste electrical and electronic equipment as unsorted municipal waste. Waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment must be collected separately. Waste batteries, waste accumulators, and light sources have to be removed from equipment. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice and collection point. According to local regulations, retailers may have an obligation to take back waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment free of charge. Your contribution to the re-use and recycling of waste batteries and waste electrical and electronic equipment helps to reduce the demand of raw materials. Waste batteries, in particular containing lithium and waste electrical and electronic equipment contain valuable, recyclable materials, which can adversely impact the environment and human health, if not disposed of in an environmentally compatible manner. Delete personnel data from waste equipment, if any.

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