Milwaukee M4 48-59-2001 User manual

Cat. No.
48-59-2001
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
Cat. No.
48-11-2001
M4™ LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CHARGER
M4™ REDLITHIUM 2.0 BATTERY

2
This operator's manual contains important safety
and operating instructions for MILWAUKEE M4™
Lithium-Ion batteries and the MILWAUKEE M4™
Lithium-Ion battery charger. Before using the batter-
ies and charger, read this operator's manual, your
tool operator's manual, and all labels on the battery,
charger and tool.
1.
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF IN-
JURY, CHARGE MILWAUKEE
M4™ LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES ONLY IN
MILWAUKEE M4™ LITHIUM-ION CHARGERS.
Other types of chargers may cause personal
injury or damage. Do not wire a battery to a
power supply plug or car cigarette lighter. Batter-
ies will be permanently disabled or damaged.
2. USEMILWAUKEEM4™LITHIUM-IONBATTER-
IES ONLY ON MILWAUKEE M4™ LITHIUM-ION
TOOLS. Use with other tools may result in a risk
of re, electric shock or personal injury.
3. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Donot
charge battery in rain, snow, damp or wet loca-
tions. Do not use battery or charger in the pres-
enceofexplosiveatmospheres (gaseous fumes,
dust or ammable materials) because sparks may
begeneratedwhen inserting orremovingbattery,
possibly causing re.
4. CHARGE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. Do
notblockcharger vents. Keep themclearto allow
proper ventilation. Do not allow smoking or open
ames near a charging battery. Vented gases
may explode.
5. MAINTAIN CHARGER CORD. Whenunplugging
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 dam-
agedcord orplug.Have adamagedcord replaced
immediatelywith identical replacementparts (see
“Maintenance”).
6. DO NOT USEAN EXTENSION CORD UNLESS
IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. Using the
wrong, damaged or improperly wired extension
cord could result in the risk of re 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 char-
ger. Make sure that the extension cord is in good
electrical condition.
7. CHARGER IS RATED FOR 120 VOLT AC ONLY.
Charger must be plugged into an appropriate
receptacle.
8. USE ONLY RECOMMENDEDATTACHMENTS.
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold
by the battery charger or battery manufacturer
may result in a risk of re, electric shock or per-
sonal injury.
9. UNPLUG CHARGER when not in use. Remove
battery from unplugged chargers.
10.TOREDUCE THE RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK,
always unplug charger before cleaning or main-
tenance. Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) to reduce shock hazards.
11.DO NOT BURN OR INCINERATE BATTERIES.
Batteriesmayexplode,causingpersonalinjuryor
damage. Toxic fumes and materials are created
when batteries are burned.
12.DO NOT CRUSH, DROP, OR DAMAGE bat-
teries. Do not use a battery 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).
13.DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. Incorrect reassembly
may result in the risk of electric shock, re or
exposure to battery chemicals. If it is damaged,
take it to a MILWAUKEE service facility.
14.BATTERY CHEMICALS CAUSE SERIOUS
BURNS. Never allow contact with skin, eyes, or
mouth.Ifa damaged battery leaksbatterychemi-
cals,use rubber or neopreneglovesto dispose of
it. If skin is exposed to battery uids, wash with
soap and water and rinse with vinegar. If eyes
are exposed to battery chemicals, immediately
ush with water for 20 minutes and seek medical
attention. Remove and dispose of contaminated
clothing.
15.DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT. A battery pack will
short circuit if a metal object makes a connection
betweenthe positiveand negativecontactson 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
uids to ow into battery pack. Corrosive or con-
ductive uids, such as seawater, certain indus-
trial chemicals, and bleach or bleach containing
products, etc., can cause a short circuit. Ashort
circuited battery pack may cause re, personal
injury, and product damage.
16.STORE YOUR BATTERY AND CHARGER in a
cool, dry place. Do not store battery where tem-
peratures may exceed 120°F (50°C) such as in
direct sunlight, a vehicle or metal building during
thesummer.Chargerwill charge thebatterywhen
the battery's internal temperature is between
14°F (-10°C) and 140°F (60°C). When the battery
temperature is outside that range, charging will
not occur.
READ AND SAVE
ALL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, re and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
1. Contacts
2. Tabs
3. Vents
4. Bay
5. Slots
Continuous red light: charging
Continuous green light: charging is complete
Flashing red light: battery is too hot or too cold -
charging will begin automatically when battery
reaches correct charging temperature
Flashing green and red light. Damaged or faulty
battery
6. Light indicator
6
3
5
4
2
1
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
Alternating Current
Double Insulated
Properly Recycle Batteries
Hertz
Amps
mA Milliamps
CUS
UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
SPECIFICATIONS
Charger Cat. No. ................................48-59-2001
Input Volts AC....................................................120
Input Milliamps...................................................300
Output Volts DC.....................................................4
Output Amps..........................................................3
Battery Cat. No. .................................. 48-11-2001
Volts DC.................................................................4
M4™ LITHIUM-ION
BATTERY
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re, personal
injury, and product damage due to
a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery
pack or charger in uid or allow a uid to ow
inside them. Corrosive or conductive uids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and
bleach or bleach containing products, etc., can
cause a short circuit.
Maintenance and Storage
Donotexpose your battery orcordlesstools to water
or rain, or allow them to get wet. This could damage
the tool and battery. Do not use oil or solvents to
clean or lubricate your battery. The plastic casing
willbecomebrittleandcrack,causinga risk of injury.
Storebatteries at roomtemperatureaway frommois-
ture.Donot store in damp locations where corrosion
of terminals may occur. As with other battery types,
permanent capacity loss can result if the battery is
stored for long periods of time at high temperatures
(over 120° F). MILWAUKEE Lithium-Ion batteries
maintain their charge during storage longer than
otherbattery types.Afteraboutsix monthsof storage,
charge the battery as normal.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury or ex-
plosion, never burn or incinerate a
battery pack even if it is damaged, dead or com-
pletely discharged. When burned, toxic fumes
and materials are created.
Disposing of MILWAUKEE Lithium-Ion
Battery Packs
MILWAUKEE Lithium-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 re-
cycling agency in your area for recycling locations.
Evendischarged battery packscontain some energy.
Before disposing, use electrical tape to cover the
terminals to prevent the battery pack from shorting,
which could cause a re or explosion.
RBRC Battery Recycling Seals
The RBRC™ Battery Recycling Seals (see "Sym-
bology") on your tool battery packs indicate that
MILWAUKEE has arranged for the recycling of
that battery packwith the Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation (RBRC). At the end of your
battery pack's useful life, return the battery pack to
a MILWAUKEE Branch Office/Service Center or
the participating retailer nearest you.

Powering the Charger with an Inverter
or Generator
The charger will operate with most generators and
inverters rated at 100 Watts or higher.
Mouting to the Wall
Use the ribs on the bottom of the charger to mark
the hanging points.
Marking
Ribs
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.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the chargerand 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
a liquid to ow inside them.
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
batterypack andcharger,keeping awayfrom all elec-
tricalcontacts.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-
monia. Never use ammable or combustible solvents
around batteries, charger, or tools.
CHARGER
OPERATION
WARNING
Charge only MILWAUKEE M4™
Lithium-Ion batteries in the M4™
MILWAUKEE Lithium-Ion Charger. Other types of
batteries may cause personal injury and damage.
When to Charge the Battery Pack
Remove the battery pack from the tool for charging
Remove the battery from the tool for charging when
convenient for you and your job. MILWAUKEE bat-
teries do not develop a "memory" when charged
after only a partial discharge. It is not necessary to
rundownthe battery before placingiton the charger.
•Use the Fuel Gauge (on the tool) to determine when
to charge your MILWAUKEE Lithium-Ion battery.
•Youcan "Top-Off"your battery'schargebefore start-
ing a big job or long day of use.
•The only time it is necessary to charge the
MILWAUKEE Lithium-Ion battery is when the bat-
teryhasreachedthe end of its charge.To signal the
end of charge, power to the tool will drop quickly,
allowing you just enough power to nish making a
cut, drilling a hole, or driving a fastener. Charge the
battery as needed.
How to Charge the Battery
Align the large tab on the battery with the large slot
in the bay and slide the battery into the charger as
far as possible.
The red light will come on, either ashing (battery
is too hot or cold) or continuous (pack is charging).
•A fully discharged battery with an internal tem-
perature in the normal range will charge in about 45
minutes (between 32°F and 140°F). Heavily cycled
batteries may take longer to charge completely.
•After charging is complete, the continuous green
light will come on.
•The charger will keep the battery fully charged if it
is left on the charger.
• If the light indicator ashes red and green, check that
the battery is fully seated into the bay. Remove the
battery and reinsert. If the light continues to ash
red and green, the battery may be extremely hot or
cold,or wet.Allowthebattery tocooldown, warmup,
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 is fully seated into the bay. Remove the
battery and reinsert. If the light indicator still does
notcome on, contact aMILWAUKEEservicefacility.
Charging a Hot or Cold Battery Pack
The Red Flashing Indicator light on the charger in-
dicates that the battery pack temperature is outside
the charging range. Once the battery pack is within
theacceptable range,normalcharging willtakeplace
and the red light will be continuous. Hot or cold bat-
teries may take longer to charge.
Li-Ion Charging Status
Battery
Temperature Red Indicator
Light Charging Status
140°F or more
32°F to 140°F
32°F or less
Flashing
Continuous
Flashing
Not charging
Normal charging
Not charging
Check out the collection of batteries and chargers we offer.