milwaukee M18 Fuel HEX Compact Impact Wrench User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Milwaukee
Table of Contents
Milwaukee M18 Fuel HEX Compact Impact Wrench
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING 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. 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-operated (cordless) power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
- Keep the work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
- Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or fumes.
- Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
- 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. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will 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 conditions. 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. The 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. The use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
- 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 the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. 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 is in the off-position before connecting to a power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing 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 jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry 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 the 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 turn it on and off. 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 may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, 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 for operations different from those intended could 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.
- 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 the 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 may cause burns or a fire.
- Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally 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 damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior 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 265°F (130°C) may cause an explosion. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
SERVICE
- Have your power tool serviced by a qualified 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 authorized service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR IMPACT WRENCHES AND DRIVERS
- Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the fastener may contact hidden wiring. Fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
- Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
- Use only sockets and other accessories specifically designed for use on impact wrenches and drivers. Other sockets and accessories might shatter or break causing injury.
- Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.
- WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Volts…………………………………………………….18 DC
- Battery Type…………………………………………..M18™
- Charger Type………………………………………….M18™
- Recommended Ambient
- Operating Temperature………………….0°F to 125°F
- Cat. No………………………………………………2757-20
- RPM…………………………………………………0 – 3 000
- IPM…………………………………………………..0 – 3 700
- Cat. No………………………………………………2758-20
- RPM…………………………………………………0 – 2 500
- IPM…………………………………………………..0 – 3 200
- Cat. No………………………………………………2759-20
- RPM…………………………………………………0 – 2 500
- IPM…………………………………………………..0 – 3 200
- Cat. No…………………………………………… 2759B-20
- RPM…………………………………………………0 – 2 500
- IPM…………………………………………………..0 – 3 200
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
- 1/4″ Hex drive chuck (2757-20)
- LED
- Control switch
- Trigger
- Handle
- Bit holder (2757-20)
- Mode selector
- Belt clip
- 3/8″ Square drive anvil (2758-20)
- 1/2″ Square drive anvil (2759B-20)
- 1/2″ Square drive anvil with pin detent (2759-20)
ASSEMBLY
- WARNING Recharge only with the charger cific charging instructions, read the operator’s manual supplied with your charger and battery.
- Removing Inserting the Battery
- To remove the battery, push in the release buttons and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
- WARNING Always remove the battery pack before To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
Use only sockets and other accessories specifically designed for use on impact wrenches and drivers. Other sockets and accessories might shatter or break causing injury.
Attaching and Removing Accessories 1/4″ Hex Impact Driver (Cat. No. 2757-20) This impact driver is intended for use with drill and driver bits.
ONE-KEY™
To learn more about the ONE-KEY functionality for this tool, please reference
the Quick Start guide included with this product or go to milwaukeetool.com
/One-Key. To download the ONE-KEY app, visit the App Store or Google Play from
your smart device.
OPERATION
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury safety goggles or glasses with the side,
wear shields.
Using the Control Switch
The control switch may be set to three positions: forward, reverse and lock.
Due to a lockout mecha- For forward (clockwise) rotation, push the control
switch in the CENTER TO LOCK direction shown. Check the direction of rotation
before use. For reverse (counterclockwise) Forward Reverse rotation, push the
control switch in the direction shown. Check the direction of rotation before
use. To lock the trigger, push the control switch to the center position. The
trigger will not work when the control switch is in the locked position.
Always remove the battery pack before performing maintenance, changing
accessories, storing the tool, and any time the tool is not in use.
Selecting Mode
Allow the tool to come to a complete stop before changing modes. Press the
selector button to cycle between the settings. Select wireless to change the
default settings via the ONE-KEY App on your smart device.
Starting, Stopping, and Controlling Speed
These tools may be operated at any speed from 0 to full speed.
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To start the tool, pull the trigger.
NOTE: An LED is turned on when the trigger is pulled. -
To vary the driving speed, increase or decrease pressure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled, the greater the speed, up to the maximum speed set by the speed control.
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To stop the tool, release the trigger and the electric brake stops the tool instantly.
Impacting Techniques
The longer a bolt, screw, or nut is impacted, the tighter it will become. To
help prevent damaging the fasteners or workpieces, avoid excessive impact-ing.
Be particularly careful when impacting smaller fasteners because they require
less impact to reach optimum torque. Practice with various fasteners, noting
the length of time required to reach the desired torque. Check the tightness
with a hand-torque wrench. If the fasteners are too tight, reduce the
impacting time. If they are not tight enough, increase the impacting time.
Oil, dirt, rust, or other matter on the threads or under the head of the
fastener affects the degree of tightness. The torque required to loosen the
fastener averages 75% to 80% of the tightening torque, depending on the
condition of the contacting surfaces. On light gasket jobs, run each fastener
down to a relatively light torque and use a hand torque wrench for final
tightening.
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 repairs.
WARNING This device contains a lithium button/coin cell battery. A new or
used battery can cause severe internal burns and lead to death in as little as
2 hours if swal-
lowed 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 entered the
body, seek immediate medical attention.
Internal Battery
An internal battery is used to facilitate functionality.
To replace the battery:
- Remove the battery pack.
- Remove the two screws hold- ing the battery door.
- Pull out the battery board and remove the old battery.
- Insert the new battery (3V CR2032), with the positive site away from the board.
- Slide the board back into the tool and replace the battery door and screws.
WARNING Injury and o reduce the risk of personal indamage, never immerse-your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or allow a liquid to flow inside them.
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles 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 gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner,
chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents containing
ammonia. Never use flammable or combustible solvents around tools.
SERVICE – UNITED STATES
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Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST or visit
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Subject to certain exceptions, MILWAUKEE will repair or replace any part on an
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the date of purchase unless otherwise noted. Return of the power tool to a
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abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents.
Normal Wear: Many power tools need periodic parts replacement and service to achieve the best performance. This warranty does not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part including, but not limited to, chucks, brushes, cords, saw shoes, blade clamps, o-rings, seals, bumpers, driver blades, pistons, strikers, lifters, and bumper cover washers. This warranty does not cover Air Nailers & Staplers; Airless Paint Sprayer; Cordless Battery Packs; Gasoline Driven Portable Power Generators; Hand Tools; Hoist – Electric, Lever & Hand Chain; M12™ Heated Gear; Reconditioned Product; and Test & Measurement Products. There are separate and distinct warranties available for these products. The warranty period for Job Site Radios, M12™ Power Port, M18™ Power Source, Jobsite Fan and Trade Titan™ Industrial Work Carts is one (1) year from the date of purchase. The warranty period for the Drain Cleaning Cables is two (2) years from the date of purchase. The warranty period for the LED in the LED Work Light and the LED Upgrade Bulb for the Work Light is the lifetime of the product subject to the limitations above. If during normal use the LED or LED Bulb fails, the part will be replaced free of charge.
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CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN
ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES’ warranty is for 5 years from the original purchase
date. This warranty card covers any defect in material and workmanship on this
Product.
To make this warranty valid, present this warranty card, sealed/stamped by the
distributor or store where you purchased the product, to the Authorized
Service Center (ASC). Or, if this card has not been sealed/stamped, present
the original proof of purchase to the ASC. Call toll-free1 01 (800) 030-7777
to find the nearest ASC, for service, parts, accessories or components.
Procedure to make this warranty valid
Take the product to the ASC, along with the warranty card sealed/stamped by
the distributor or store where you purchased the product, and any faulty piece
or component will be replaced without cost for you. We will cover all freight
costs relative to this warranty process. Exceptions This warranty is not valid
in the following situations
- When the product is used in a different manner from the end-user guide or instruction manual.
- When the conditions of use are not normal.
- When the product was modified or repaired by people not authorized by TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES.
Note: If the cord set is damaged, it should be replaced by an Authorized
Service Center to avoid electric risks.
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