Milwaukee M12-18FC Battery Charger for Cordless Power Tools Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Milwaukee
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Milwaukee M12-18FC Battery Charger for Cordless Power Tools Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MILWAUKEE® LI-ION COMBO CHARGERS AND MILWAUKEE® M12™ AND M18™ LI-ION BATTERIES.
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BEFORE USING THE BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER, READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL, YOUR TOOL OPERATOR’S MANUAL, AND ALL LABELS ON THE BATTERY PACK, CHARGER AND TOOL.
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, CHARGE MILWAUKEE® M12™ AND M18™ RECHARGEABLE LI-ION BATTERIES ONLY IN MILWAUKEE® M12™ AND M18™ LI-ION CHARGERS. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury
and damage. Do not wire a battery pack to a power supply plug or car cigarette lighter. Batteries will be permanently disabled or damaged. -
USE MILWAUKEE® LI-ION PACKS ONLY ON COMPATIBLE MILWAUKEE® LI-ION TOOLS. Battery pack and charger are not compatible with V ™-technology or NiCd systems. Use with other tools may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.
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AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not charge battery pack in rain, snow, damp or wet locations. Do not use battery pack or charger in the presence of explosive atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or flammable materials) because sparks may be generated when inserting or removing battery pack, possibly causing fire.
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CHARGE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. Do not block charger vents. Keep them clear to allow proper ventilation. Do not allow smoking or open flames near a charging battery pack. Vented gasses may explode.
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MAINTAIN CHARGER CORD. When unplugging charger, pull plug rather than cord to reduce the risk of damage to the electrical plug and cord. Never carry charger by its cord. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges. Make sure cord will not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage or stress. Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. Have a damaged charger replaced immediately. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD UNLESS IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. Using the wrong, damaged or improperly wired extension cord could result in the risk of fire and electrical shock. If an extension cord must be used, plug the charger into a properly wired 16 gauge or larger extension cord with pins that are the same number, size and shape as the pins on the charger. Make sure that the extension cord is in good electrical condition.
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CHARGER M12-18AC IS RATED FOR 12 Volt or 24 Volt DC ONLY. CHARGER M12-18FC IS RATED FOR 220-240 VOLT AC ONLY. Charger must be plugged into an appropriate receptacle.
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USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger or battery pack manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.
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UNPLUG CHARGER when not in use. Remove battery packs from unplugged chargers.
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, always unplug charger before cleaning or maintenance. Do not allow water to flow into AC/DC plug. Use a Residual Current Device (RCD) to reduce shock hazards.
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DO NOT BURN OR INCINERATE BATTERY PACKS. Battery packs may explode, causing personal injury or damage. Toxic fumes and materials are created when battery packs are burned.
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DO NOT CRUSH, DROP, OR DAMAGE battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over, or damaged in any way (e.g., pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on).
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DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. Incorrect reassembly may result in the risk of electric shock, fire or exposure to battery chemicals. If it is damaged, take it to a MILWAUKEE® service facility.
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BATTERY CHEMICALS CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. Never allow contact with skin, eyes, or mouth. If a damaged battery pack leaks battery chemicals, use rubber or neoprene gloves to dispose of it. If skin is exposed to battery fludis, wash with soap and water and rinse with vinegar. If eyes are exposed to battery chemicals, immediately flush with water for 20 minutes and seek medical attention. Remove and dispose of contaminated clothing.
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DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT. A battery pack will short circuit if a metal object makes a connection between the positive and negative contacts on the battery pack. Do not place a battery pack near anything that may cause a short circuit, such as coins, keys or nails in your pocket. 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. A short circuited battery pack may cause fire, personal injury, and product damage.
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STORE YOUR BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER in a cool, dry place. Do not store battery pack where temperatures may exceed 50°C (120°F) such as in direct sunlight, a vehicle or metal build-ing during the summer. ALWAYS USE A SIDE HANDLE when using a 9.0 Ah or higher capacity battery pack; the output torque of some tools may increase. If your drill/driver did not come with a side handle, visit www.milwaukeetools.com.au / www.milwaukeetools.co.nz for the appropriate accessory handle.
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This appliance is not intended to be used or cleaned by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance by a person legally responsible for their safety. They should be supervised whilst using the appliance. Children shall not use, clean or play with this
appliance, which when not in use should be secured out of their reach.
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 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.
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SYMBOLOGY
SPECIFICATIONS
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
MILWAUKEE® LI-ION BATTERY PACKS
18V
Fuel Gauge
Use the Fuel Gauge to determine the battery pack’s remaining run time. Press the Fuel Gauge button to display the lights. The Fuel Gauge will light up for 2-3 seconds. When less than 10% of charge is left,
NOTE: If the Fuel Gauge doesn’t appear to be working, place the battery pack
on the charger and charge as needed.
Compared to NiCd battery pack types, MILWAUKEE® Li-Ion battery packs deliver
fade-free power for their entire run time. The tool will not experience a
slow, gradual loss of power as you work. To signal the quickly for 2-3 seconds
and the tool will not run. Charge the battery pack.
NOTE: Immediately after using the battery pack, the Fuel Gauge may display a lower charge than it will if checked a few minutes later. The battery cells “recover” some of their charge after resting.
Battery Pack Protection
To protect itself from damage and extend its life, the battery pack’s
intelligent circuit monitors current draw and temperature. In extremely high
torque, binding, stalling, and short circuit situations, the battery pack will
turn OFF the tool if the current draw becomes the trigger and restart.
Under extreme circumstances, the internal temperature of the battery could
become too high. If alternating pattern and the tool will not run. Allow the
battery to cool down.
Cold Weather Operation
MILWAUKEE® Li-Ion battery packs are designed to operate in temperatures below
freezing. When the battery pack is too cold, it may need to warm up before
normal use. Put the battery on a tool and use the tool in a light application.
It may “buzz” for a short time until it warms up. When the buzzing stops, use
the tool normally.
12V AND 18V
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 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.
Maintenance and Storage
Do not expose your battery pack or cordless tools to water or rain, or allow
them to get wet. This could damage the tool and battery pack. Do not use oil
or solvents to clean or lubricate your battery pack. The plastic casing will
become brittle and crack, causing
a risk of injury.
Store battery packs at room temperature away from moisture. Do not store in damp locations where corrosion of terminals may occur. As with other battery pack types, permanent capacity loss can result if the pack is stored for long periods of time at high temperatures (over 50°C (120°F)). MILWAUKEE® Li-Ion battery packs maintain their charge during storage longer than other battery pack types. After about a year of storage, charge the pack as normal.
Transport
Personal transport of Li-Ion battery packs is allowed when done in accordance
with these warnings and – beling, marking, and documentation requirements for
shipping Li-Ion batteries is dependent upon whether the particular batteries
are rated greater than or less than 100 Wh. Generally, Li-Ion batteries rated
100 Wh or less are “excepted” from certain Class 9 DG requirements. Always
check compliance of Li-Ion battery consignments against the current
regulations governing the chosen mode of transport. When in
doubt, contact the carrier or other trained Dangerous (battery only) or UN
3481 (batteries contained in or packed with equipment).
⚠ WARNING To reduce the risk of injury or explosion, never burn or incinerate a battery pack even if it is damaged, dead or completely discharged. When burned, toxic fumes and materials are created.
Disposing of MILWAUKEE® Li-Ion Battery Packs
MILWAUKEE® Li-Ion battery packs are more environmentally friendly than some other types of power tool battery packs (e.g., nickel-cadmium). Always dispose of your battery pack according to federal, state and local regulations. Contact a recycling agency in your area for recycling locations.
Even discharged battery packs contain some energy. Before disposing, use electrical tape to cover the terminals to prevent the battery pack from shorting,
MILWAUKEE® LI-ION COMBO CHARGER
Charge only MILWAUKEE® 12V and 18V Li-Ion batteries in MILWAUKEE® 12V and 18V Li-Ion Combo Chargers. Other types of batteries may cause personal injury and damage.
When to Charge the Battery Pack with this MILWAUKEE® Charger
Remove the battery pack from the tool for charging when convenient for you and
your job. MILWAUKEE® batteries do not develop a “memory” when charged after
only a partial discharge. It is not necessary to run down the battery pack
before placing it on the
charger.
- Use the Fuel Gauge to determine when to charge your MILWAUKEE® Li-Ion battery pack.
- You can “Top-Off” your battery pack’s charge before starting a big job or long day of use.
- The only time it is necessary to charge the MILWAUKEE® Li-Ion battery pack is when the battery pack has reached the end of its charge. To signal the end of charge, power to the tool will drop quickly, cut, drilling a hole, or driving a fastener. Charge the
battery pack as needed.
How to Charge the Battery Pack
Align the battery pack with the bay and slide the battery pack into the charger as far as possible. The – or continuous (pack is charging).
- A fully discharged battery pack with an internal temperature in the normal range will charge in about 30 to 210 minutes, depending on the battery pack.
- Heavily cycled batteries may take longer to charge completely.
- The Fuel Gauge lights on 18V battery packs are displayed as the pack is being charged, indicating how fully charged the pack is. The fuel gauge will turn off when charging is complete.
- After charging is complete, the continuous green light will come on.
- The charger will keep the battery pack fully charged green during this maintenance charging.
- The second pack inserted in the charger will begin
- If the battery pack is fully seated into the bay. Remove the battery pack and reinsert. If the light continues -trembly hot or cold, or wet. Allow the battery pack to cool down, warm up, or dry out and then reinsert. If the problem persists, contact a MILWAUKEE® service facility.
- If the light indicator does not come on, check that the battery pack is fully seated into the bay. Remove the battery pack and reinsert. If the light indicator still does not come on, remove pack(s) and unplug charger for at least 2 minutes. After 2 minutes,
plug charger back in and insert pack. If after these attempts the light indicator still does not come on, contact a MILWAUKEE® service facility.
Charging a Hot or Cold Battery Pack
The Red Flashing Indicator light on the charger indicates that the battery
pack temperature is outside the charging range. Once the battery pack is
within the acceptable range, normal charging will take place and the red light
will be continuous. Hot or cold batteries may take longer to charge.
Powering the Charger with an Inverter or Generator
Charger M12-18AC will operate with most generators and inverters rated at
120 Watts or higher. Charger M12-18FC will operate with most generators and
inverters rated at 300 Watts or higher.
Maintenance and Storage
Store your charger in a cool, dry place. As a general practice, it is best to
unplug battery chargers and remove batteries when not in use. No battery pack
damage will occur, however, if the charger and battery pack are left plugged
in.
Repairs
The charger has no serviceable parts.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug the charger and remove the
battery from the charger before performing any
maintenance. Never disassemble the battery or charger. Contact a MILWAUKEE®
service facility for ALL repairs.
To reduce the risk of injury and damage, never immerse your battery or charger
in liquid or allow .
Cleaning
Clean out dust and debris from charger vents and electrical contacts by
blowing with compressed air.
Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the battery pack and charger,
keeping away from all electrical contacts. Certain cleaning agents and
solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these
include gasoline, turpentine, lacquer
thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household
detergents containing am around batteries, charger, or tools.
Repairs
The charger has no serviceable parts.
WARRANTY – AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND
Please refer to Australian and New Zealand warranty supplied with tool. This
warranty applies only to product sold in Australia and New Zealand.
SERVICE – AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND
MILWAUKEE®prides itself in producing a premium quality product that is Nothing
But Heavy Duty®. 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 279 624) or visit
www.milwaukeetools.com.au /
www.milwaukeetools.co.nz.
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References
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