milwaukee M18 FCVL Compact Vacuum Cleaner 18V Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Milwaukee

Table of Contents

Milwaukee M18 FCVL Compact Vacuum Cleaner 18V
INSTALLATION
**BATTERY
**START/STOP
**CLEANING
**FILTER CHANGING
SAFETY WARNINGS DUST EXTRACTION
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
MAINTENANCE, CLEANING AND REPAIR
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
SYMBOLS
TECHNICAL DATA
References
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Milwaukee M18 FCVL Compact Vacuum Cleaner 18V

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INSTALLATION

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**BATTERY

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**START/STOP

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**CLEANING

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**FILTER CHANGING

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SAFETY WARNINGS DUST EXTRACTION

This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
This appliance may only be operated under supervision.
Fire and explosion hazard!
Never suck up into the machine any inflammable or explosive solvents, or liquids like petrol, oil, alcohol, thinners, or small particles (such as metal filings or ash) that may be hotter than 60°C – otherwise there is danger of explosion or fire!
You are not allowed to use the appliance in the vicinity of inflammable gases or substances.
Do not point the nozzle, hose or tube at people or animals.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts. Do not put any objects into openings or use with opening blocked. Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything else that could reduce the
flow of air.
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.
Never break open battery packs and chargers and store only in dry rooms. Keep dry at all times.
Use only System M18 chargers for charging System M18 battery packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
Before starting work, the operating staff must be informed on and trained within:
- use of the machine
- risks associated with the material to be picked up
- safe disposal of the picked up material
This mobile dust extractor is designed, developed and rigorously tested to function efficiently and safely when properly maintained and used in accordance with the following instructions.
The vacuum cleaners described in this operating manual are suitable for
- commercial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices and rental businesses.
- industrial use, such as e.g. plants, construction sites and workshops.
- for separation of dust with an exposure limit of greater than 1 mg/m³, (dust class L).
WARNING: This machine is for dry use only.
The following materials should not be picked up by the vacuum cleaner
- hazardous dusts which belong to the classes M and H
- hot materials (burning cigarettes, hot ash, etc.)
- flammable, explosive, aggressive liquids (e.g. petrol, solvents, acids, alkalis, etc.)
- flammable, explosive dust (e.g. magnesium or aluminium dust, etc.)
For Dust Class L machines (with type designation -0L, -2L) following applies:
The appliance is suitable for picking up dry, non-flammable dust, hazardous dusts with OEL value > 1mg/m³.
Dust Class L (IEC 60335-2-69)
The dusts which belong to this class have OEL values > 1mg/m³
For machines intended for the Dust Class L, the filter material is tested. The maximum degree of permeability is 1% and there is no special requirement for disposal.
For dust extractors, ensure adequate air change rate L, when the exhaust air is returned to the room.
Besides the operating instructions and the binding accident prevention regulations valid in the country of use, observe recognised regulations for safety and proper use.
Accidents due to misuse can only be prevented by those using the machine.

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

Any other use is considered as improper use. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage resulting from such use.
The risk for such use is borne solely by the user. Proper use also includes proper operation, servicing and repairs as specified by the manufacturer.

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 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.
Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the appliance before being charged;
Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the appliance and safely disposed of.
If the appliance is to be stored unused for a long period, the batteries should be removed.
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

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 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..

BATTERY PACK PROTECTION

In extremely high torque, binding, stalling and short circuit situations that cause high current draw, the tool will stop for about 2 seconds 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 flash until the battery pack cooled down. After the lights go off, the work may continue.
Place the battery on the charger to charge and reset it.

WORKING INSTRUCTIONS

Only use the appliance if it is in perfect condition. Never use the dust extractor without a filter, or if the filter is damaged.
Do not use any unsafe work techniques. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Discard filter elements, filter bags and disposal bags in accordance with the national regulations.
CAUTION: This machine is for indoor use only. Provide for good ventilation at the working place.
If the machine is not working properly or has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center or dealer.

MAINTENANCE, CLEANING AND REPAIR

Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the appliance.
Only carry out maintenance work described in the operating instructions.
The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all times.
The detachable parts (include dust collector) should be removed for cleaning.
Clean dust and debris from tool. Keep tool handles clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool since certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Never use
flammable or combustible solvents around tools.
Depending on the number of running hours – the dust filter should be renewed. Keep the machine clean with a dry cloth, and a small amount of spray polish.
Never spray water on to the upper section of the vacuum cleaner. Danger for persons, risk or short-circuiting.
For user servicing, the machine must be dismantled, cleaned and serviced, as far as is reasonably practicable, without causing risk to the maintenance staff and others. Suitable precautions include decontamination before dismantling, provision for
local filtered exhaust ventilation where the machine is dismantled, cleaning of the maintenance area and suitable personal protection.
During maintenance and repair work all contaminated parts that could not be cleaned satisfactorily must be:
- Packed in well sealed bags
- Disposed of in a manner that complies with valid regulations for such waste removal.

The appliance should be regularly inspected by a qualified service technician. For example, check the filters for damage and check the airtightness of the appliance and the proper functionality of the control mechanism. The use of non-genuine spare parts, brushes and accessories can impair the safety and or function of the appliance. 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 Article No. as well as the machine type printed 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.

STORAGE

The appliance must be stored in a dry place and protected from frost.
CAUTION: This machine shall be stored indoors only.

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described under “Technical Data” fulfills all the relevant provisions of the directives
2011/65/EU (RoHS)
2006/42/EC
2014/30/EU
and the following harmonized standards have been used.
EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014+A13:2017+A1:2019
+A2:2019+A14:2019
EN 60335-2-69:2012
EN 55014-1:2017+A11:2020
EN 55014-2:2015
EN 62233:2008
EN IEC 63000:2018
Alexander Krug / Managing Director Authorized to compile the technical file Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany

GB-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare as the manufacturer under our sole responsibility that the product described under „Technical Data“ fulfills all the relevant provisions of the following Regulations
S.I. 2012/3032 (as amended), S.I. 2008/1597 (as amended),
S.I. 2016/1091 (as amended) and that the following designated standards have been used:
BS EN 60335-1:2012+A2:219
BS EN 60335-2-69:2012
BS EN 55014-1:2017+A11:2020
BS EN 55014-2:2015
BS EN 62233:2008
BS EN IEC 63000:2018
Winnenden, 2020-09-01
Alexander Krug / Managing Director
Authorized to compile the technical file
Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany

SYMBOLS

CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER!
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the appliance.
Please read the instructions carefully before starting the machine.
Please read the instructions carefully before starting the machine.
WARNING: This machine is for dry use only.
Safety class
Voltage
Direct Current
Dust Class L (IEC 60335-2-69)
The dusts which belong to this class have OEL values > 1mg/m³
Do not dispose electric tools, batteries/rechargeable batteries together with household waste material. Electric tools and 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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