milwaukee M18 BLTRC M16 Brushless Threaded Rod Cutter User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Milwaukee
Table of Contents
Noting but HEAVY DUTY
M18 BLTRC
M18 BLTRCM
User Manual
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TECHNICAL DATA M18 BLANC| M18 BLTRC| M18 BLTRCM
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Battery voltage Cutting range| 18 V| 18 V
Mild steel| 1/4″ — 20
3/8″ — 16
1/2″ — 12| M 6 x 1
M 8 x 1.25 M 10 x 1.5 M 12 x 1.75
Stainless steel| 1/4″ — 20
3/8″ — 16| M 6 x 1
M 8 x 1.25
M 10 x 1.5
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014 (Li-ion 2.0 Ah-12.0 Ah)| 3.9 kg —
5.0 kg| 3.9 kg — 5.0 kg
Recommended ambient operating temperature| -18°C — +50°C| -18°C — +50°C
Operating temperature| 0°F — 125°F| 0°F — 125°F
Recommended battery types| M18B, M18HB| M18B, M18HB
Recommended charger| M12-18C,
M12-18FC| M12-18C, M12-18FC
Noise information
Measured values were determined according to EN 62841. Typically, the
A-weighted noise levels of the tool are:
Sound pressure level (Uncertainty K=3dB(A)): 75.27 dB(A) 75.27 dB(A)
Sound power level (Uncertainty K=3dB(A)): 86.27 dB (A) 86.27 dB (A)
Wear ear protectors!
Vibration information
Vibration total values (triaxial vector sum) determined according to EN 62841
Vibration information an:0.48 m/s 2 0.48 m/s2
Uncertainty K= 1.5 m/s 2 1.5 m/s 2
WARNING!
The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured
in accordance with a standardized test given in EN 62841 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: maintaining the tool and the accessories, keeping the
hands warm, and organization of 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, fi re, and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
SAFETY WARNINGS
The operator of this product must be instructed in the specific dangers
associated with using this product and in the essential safety measures before
working with it for the first time and at least once a year thereafter.
The operating company must:
- make the operating manual available to the operator, and
- ensure that the operator has read and understood it.
Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If
unreadable or missing, they have to be replaced.
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 product 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.
Do not work on electrically live parts. The product is NOT insulated. Keep
hands and loose items of clothing away from jaws/dies and other moving parts.
There is a risk of serious injury, including severing of limbs.
Use protective equipment. Always wear goggles when using the product. The use
of protective clothing is recommended, such as dust masks, protective gloves,
turdy non-slip footwear, helmet, and ear defenders. To reduce the risk of
injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields when operating or
servicing the product. Material may crack or shatter. To avoid injury and
damage, prevent accidental starting of the product.
Never hold the product in the area of jaws and cutting dies. Before using,
always check the dies and jaws for cracks and other signs of wear.
Only use the threaded rod cutter, battery pack, and charger if they are in
perfect technical condition. Has damage been repaired immediately by an
authorized workshop?
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the product. Do not use
the product without dies installed. Fingers could be crushed with or without
dies in place. Remove any setting tools and wrenches before making the cut.
To avoid injury and damage, never immerse the product, removable battery, or
charger in liquid or allow liquid to penetrate them.
Avoid cutting short pieces of material that put hands near dies.
The workpiece may not be exposed to any mechanical forces.
To reduce the risk of explosions, electric shock, and damage to property and
equipment, do not use live objects.
The product is NOT insulated. Contact with a live circuit could result in
severe injury or death.
Cutting dies are sharp. Keep hands away from cutting edges and moving parts.
Avoid cutting short pieces of material that put hands near dies. Laceration
and amputation can occur.
WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
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lead from lead-based paint
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crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
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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
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work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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.
**** ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
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 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.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1. Benchtop supports
2. LED
3. Fixed die
4. Movable die
5. Hex wrench (5 mm)| 6. Release trigger
7. Handle / Insulated gripping surface
8. Trigger
9. Hex socket bolts
10. Battery
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SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
This heavy-duty threaded rod cutter is designed for professional applications.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, only cut materials for the cutting
dies (see “Technical Data”). Do not attempt to cut other materials.
This product will cut off threaded rod cleanly and burr-free, allowing nuts to
be hand-threaded without additional finishing. Workpiece quality, dirt, and
scale could affect the ability to hand-thread nuts.
NOTE: Use this product for cutting the sizes and materials listed below.
Other sizes or materials will damage the product and workpiece.
DO NOT operate or use under wet conditions or in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
DO NOT use for cutting tempered bolts, threads of different sizes, or
reinforcing rod.
NOTE: The rod cutter has been designed so that the nut threads onto the
cut rod by hand. Thread quality, surface finish (i.e., galvanized or plated),
dirt, and scale could affect the ability of the nut to thread freely onto the
cut rod.
WARNING! If the dies need to be opened without completing the cycle,
never release the main handle. Use your other hand to press the reserve button
until the indicator lamp lights up. Put the hand back on the workpiece and
hold it securely. Then press the main trigger until the product stops
automatically to open the dies.
USE
Always wear goggles when using the product. Cutting dies are sharp. Keep hands
away from cutting edges and moving parts. Avoid cutting short pieces of
material that put hands near dies. Laceration and amputation can occur.
During overhead use, ensure BOTH ends of the rod are secure to avoid pieces
falling when the cut is complete Cutting.
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Ensure that the cutting dies are aligned for the proper rod size.
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Ensure that the hex bolts are tightened securely.
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Secure the workpiece, and mark the length of cut.
NOTICE: Align the material in jaws before cutting to avoid damage to the product, cutting dies, and workpiece. Use the marks above and below the jaws to ensure the material is properly aligned. -
Insert the battery pack.
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Align the threaded rod, holding it firmly and securely against the cutting groove in the fixed cutting die.
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Grasp the product firmly. Keeping hands clear of the cutting dies, pull and hold the trigger. Ensure that the rod is held straight during the cut.
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Continue to pull and hold the trigger throughout the operation. When the jaws are fully open, the product shuts off automatically. Release the trigger.
NOTE: The product will only enter reverse mode if the jaws are NOT fully
open.
Reverse Button
If the cutting jaws need to be opened without completing the cutting cycle:
- Release the trigger.
- Press the reverse button. The button light will turn ON.
- Pull the trigger and hold the product firmly until the cutting jaws open fully.
NOTE: The product will only enter reverse mode if the jaws are NOT fully open.
Jammed Cutting Dies
Dirt and debris can cause the cutting dies to become jammed together after a
cut. If the product shuts off and the cutting jaws are still closed:
1. Press the reverse button and pull the trigger until the cutting jaws open
fully.
If this does not work,
- Remove the battery pack.
- Remove, clean, and reinstall the cutting dies according to “Removing/Replacing the Cutting Dies.”
MAINTENANCE
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the product.
Never open the threaded rod cutter, removable battery, or charger. Check the
threaded rod cutter for any problems such as noise or jamming of moving parts
that could be affecting the product.
Check the cutting tools for cracks and other signs of wear.
Clean dust and debris from openings. Keep handle 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.
Check that the dies are sharp, and replace worn dies.
Replace the dies when they become chipped or damaged. Always replace dies as a
set. Use only MILWAUKEE dies.
To avoid injury and damage, never immerse the product, removable battery, or
charger in liquid or allow liquid to penetrate them.
The ventilation slots of the product must be kept clear at all times.
Further service and repair work may only be carried out by authorized
specialist workshops.
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 product can be ordered. Please state the
article number as well as the product type printed on the label and order the
drawing at your local service agents.
BATTERIES
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 lifetime, the battery packs have to be fully charged, after
use. Battery packs which have not been used for some time should be recharged
before 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.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or by burning
them. MILWAUKEE distributors offer to retrieve old batteries to protect our
environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short circuit
risk).
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).
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.
The user can transport the batteries 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 exclusive
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 circuits.
- Ensure that the battery pack is secured against movement within the packaging.
- Do not transport batteries that are cracked or that leak.
Check with the forwarding company for further advice.
SYMBOLS
Please read the instructions carefully before starting the product.
Always wear goggles when using the product.
Pull force.
CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER!
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the product.
Keep hands away from cutting tools and other moving parts. Fingers may get caught in the cutting mechanism and be amputated or injured.
Accessory—Not included in standard equipment, available as an accessory.
Do not dispose of electric tools, batteries/ rechargeable batteries together with household waste material. Electric tools nd batteries that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice and collection point.
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Direct current
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