MILWAUKEE M12 FUE DIE GRINDER Owner’s Manual

MILWAUKEE M12 FUE DIE GRINDER Owner’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 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 which may ignite the dust or fumes.
•  Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
• Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• 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 any 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. 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 residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of a RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• 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.
• 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 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 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 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- ous 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.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

• 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.
• Nhen 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 bums or a fire. -Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs flush with water.
• Do not 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 tempered.° above 130’C (265″F) may cause explosion.
• Follow as charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging en-properly 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 well 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 LES FOR DIE GRINDERS

Safety Warnings Common for Grinding. Sanding, Wire Brushing, Polishing. Carving or Abrasive Cutting-OH Operations:

• This power tool is intended to function as a grinder, sander, wire brush, polisher, carving or cutoff tool. Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow as instructions haled below may result in electric shock, fire andior serous injury

• Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe operation

• The rated speed of the grinding accessories must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Grinding accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and fly apart

• The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately controlled.

• The arbour size of wheels, sanding drum or any other accessory must properly fit the spindle or collect of the power tool. Accessories that do not match the flaunting hardware of the power tool MI run out of balance. vibrate excessively and may cause toss of control

• Mandrel mounted wheels, sanding drums, cutters or other accessories must be fully Inserted into the collet or chuck. If the mandrel is insufficiently held and/or the overhang of the wheel a too long, the mounted wheel may become loose and be elected at high velouty.

• Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use Inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, sanding drum for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory Is dropped, Inspect for damage or Install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and Installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no.load speed or one minute. Damaged accessories will normally
  break apart during this test time.

• Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or work piece fragments. The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.

• Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment.

• Fragments of workpieces or of a broken accessory my fly away and  and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

• Always hold the tool firmly in your hands during the  start-up. The reaction torque of the motor, as it
  accelerates to full speed, can cause the tool to twist.
  • Use clamps to support workpiece whenever practical. Never hold a small workpiece in one hand and the tool in the other hand while in use. Clamping a small workpiece allows you to use your hand(s) to control the tool. Round material such as dowel rods, pipes or tubing have a tendency to roll while being cut, and may cause the bit to bind or jump toward you.

• Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.

• After changing the bits or making any adjustments, make sure the collet nut, chuck or any other adjustment devices are securely tightened. Loose adjustment devices can unexpectedly shift, causing loss of control, loose rotating components will be violently thrown.

• Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.

• Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.

• Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants t use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result
  in electrocution or shock. Kickback and Related Warnings Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, sanding band, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction  opposite of the accessory’s rotation. For example,if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions. Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

• Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. The operator can control kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.

• Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.

• Do not attach a toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control.

• Always feed the bit into the material in the same direction as the cutting edge is exiting from the material (which is the same direction as the chips are thrown). Feeding the tool in the wrong direction causes the cutting edge of the bit to climb out of the work and pull the tool in the direction of this feed.

• When using rotary files cut-off wheels high speed cutters or tungsten carbide cutters, always have the work securely clamped. These wheels will grab if they become slightly canted in the groove, and can kickback.

Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding and Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:

• Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind with the side of a cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding. side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.

• For threaded abrasive cones and plugs use only undamaged wheel mandrels with an unrelieved shoulder flange that are of correct size and length. Proper mandrels will reduce the possibility of breakage. “Do not “Jam” a cut-off wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or snagging of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel breakage. “Do not position your hand in line with and behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at the point of operation, is moving away from your hand, the pos-sible kickback may propel the spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you.

• When wheel Is pinched, snagged or when inter-rupting a cut for any reason, switch off the power tool and hold the power tool motionless until the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.

• Do not restart the cutting operation in the work-piece. Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully reenter the cut. The wheel may bind, walk up or kick-back if the power tool is restarted in the workpiece.

• Support panels or any oversize workpiece to minimize the risk of wheel piing and kickback. Large workpieces tend o sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.

• Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. The pro-truding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback. Safety Warnings Specific for Wire Brushing Op-erations:

• Be aware that wire bristles arc thrown by the brush even during ordinary operation. Do not overstress the wires by applying excessive load to the brush. The wire bristles can easily penetrate light clothing and/or skin.

• Allow brushes to run at operating speed for at least one minute before using them. During this time no one is to stand in front or in line with the brush. Loose bristles or wires will be discharged during the run-in time.

• Direct the discharge of the spinning wire brush away from you. Small particles and tiny wire frag-ments may be discharged at high velocity during the use of these brushes and may become imbedded in your skin. Additional Safety Warnings
  Warnings
  To reduce the risk of injury in ap-plications that produce a consider-able amount of dust, use an OSHA compliant dust extraction solution in accordance with the solu-tion’s operating instructions.

• 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 tool 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.

• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry Important Information. If unreadable or missing, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a 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 chemcalty-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.

• Do not use this tool to work on asbestos-containing products. Determine the composition of the workpoece before beginning work. Asbestos should only be removed by a qualified professional.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No| M12 FDGA
Volts| 12V DC
Battery Type| M12™
Charger Type| M12™
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature .| 17°C to 51°C
Rated RPM| 24,500
Max Accessory Ø| 2″ / 55 mm

SYMBOLOGY

V	Volts
Direct Current
	Rated

Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
| Read Operator’s Manual
| Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). This product meets applicable regulatory requirements.
| Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material. Electric tools and electronic equipment that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facilit    y

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1. Collet nut
2. Mode selector
3. Fuel gauge
4. Handle
5. LED
6. Switch lock-off
7. Paddle switch
8. 17mm wrench (not shown)
9. 15mm wrench (not shown)

ASSEMBLY

WARNING
Recharge only with the charge specified for the battery .For specific charging instruction read the operators 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 battery pack before changing or removing accessories To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.

WARNING
Only use accessories specifically recommended for this tool. others may be hazardous.Only use accessories with Maximum Safe Operating Speed rated at least equal to the
maximum speed marked on the power tool.

This speed is based on the strength of the accessory, allowing for a reasonable measure of safety. It is not meant to imply a best or most efficient operating speed. Do not exceed the Maximum Safe Operating Speed.
Accessories
Points, cones. pluos, grinding wheels and cut-off wheels should be protected from.

• wetness and extreme humidity
• any type of solvent
• extreme changes in temperature
• dropping and bumping Points, cones. plugs. grinding wheels and cut-off wheels should be stored:
• an organized way so points, cones, plugs or wheels can be removed without disturbing or Dana aging other points. cones, plugs or wheels
• with their safety Information Points, cones. plugs, grinding wheels and cut-off wheels should NOT be dropped. rolled or bumped. Discard points, cones, plugs, or wheels that have been dropped. rolled. bumped. subjected to extreme changes in temperature, or come into contact with solvents or wetness.

Installing Collets
The collet must be attached to the collet nut before installing the collet assembly to the tool. Be sure that the collet size matches the size of the mandrel you will use, otherwise the collet may break.

1. To assemble, place collet on an even surface, and place the nut over the collet.
2. Press down on the nut to snap the nut and collet together.
3. To disassemble, use a rod to push the collet out of the nut.

Installing Accessories

1. Remove dust and debris from the collet body before inserting accessory.

2. Insert the collet with the collet nut attached into the collet body. Thread the collet nut onto the spindle but do not tighten it yet.

3. Clean the accessory mandrel, then insert it a minimum of 25mm (I•) into the collet. The mandrel will overhang the collet and the accessory about 13 mm (1/21.
   

4. I-10Id the spindle shag steady with a 15mm open end wre and securely tighten the collet nut with a 17 mm open end wrench.
   

5. Reverse the procedure when removing the accessory.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury always securely tighten the collet to the grinders and clean mandrels before Inserting them into the collet. Otherwise the high-speed rotation of the tool could force the accessory to fly out of the collet.

OPERATION

WARNING

To reduce the risk wear proper eye protection marked of injury, always to comply with ANSI Z87.1. When working in dusty situations, wear appropriate respiratory protection or use an OSHA compliant dust extraction solution.

Fuel Gauge

To determine the amount of charge left in the battery. turn the tool ON. The Fuel Gauge will light up for 2-3 seconds. When less than 10% of charge is left. 1 light on the fuel gauge will flash 4 times. To signal the end of charge. 1 light on the fuel gauge will flash 8 times and the tool vall not run. Charge the battery pack. If the battery becomes too hot. the fuel gauge lights will flash in an alternating pattern and the tool will not run. Allow the battery to cool down.

Using the Mode Selector
The mode selector button is used to adjust the rotation speed (RPM) for the application. To select the mode:

1. Push the switch lock-off forward then squeeze and release the paddle switch. The current mode indicator number is lit.
2. Press the mode selector button n to cycle through the 4 modes. When the desired mode indicator number is lit, begin work.
   

General Operation

1. If you have just installed an accessory or are beginning a period of work, test it by letting it spin for one minute before applying d to the workpiece WARNING! Never use an accessory that has been dropped. Out.ot. balance or damaged accessones can mar workpiece, damage the 1001, and cause sUess that may cause accessory failure.

2. Use a damp, vise or other practical means to hold your work.

3. To stall the tool, push the switch lock.off forward (I) and squeeze the paddle switch (2). NOTE: An LED is turned on when the switch is Dulled. .01■114.6
   

4. Allow accessory to come to full speed before beginning work.

5. To vary the speed, increase or decrease pressure on the switch. The further the switch is pulled, the greater the speed.

6. Control pressure and surface contact between accessory and workpiece. WARNING! Never bang accessories onto work.Too much pressure causes accessory failure or slows speed.

7. To stop the tool, release the switch. Make sure the tool comes to a complete stop before laying the tool dow

If the grinder begins vibrating, immediately stop the motor and check to see if the accessory Is dull. Dull accessories will cause the tool to vibrate and could force the collet to fly off the tool. Always replace or sharpen dull accessories. Accessories are design for specific uses Only use points. cones. plugs, grinding wheels and cut-off wheels for applications for which they were designed. Follow manufacturer’s care and use instructions.

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
To reduce the risk of personal injury and damage, 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

Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger to the nearest service centre.

ACCESSORIES

WARNING

Use only recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous. For a complete listing of accessories, go online to milwaukeetool.com.au or milwaukeetool.co.nz or contact a distributor.

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 645 928) or visit milwaukeetool.com.au/milwaukeetool.co.nz.

References

• Milwaukee Tool | Official New Zealand Site of Milwaukee Tool | Nothing but HEAVY DUTY®
• Milwaukee Tool | Official Australia Site of Milwaukee Tool | Nothing but HEAVY DUTY®

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