Milwaukee M18 2659-20 User manual

Cat. No.
2656-20
2657-20
2658-20
2659-20
M18™ 1/4" HEX IMPACT DRIVER, 1/4" HEX 2-SPEED IMPACT DRIVER, 3/8"
IMPACT WRENCH & 1/2" IMPACT WRENCH
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S
MANUAL.

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PERSONAL SAFETY
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WORK AREA SAFETY
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
•Do not operate power tools in explosive at-
mospheres, such as in the presence of flam-
mable liquids, gases or dust. Powertoolscreate
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.
•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. Unmodifiedplugs and matchingoutlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
•Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.Thereisanincreasedriskofelectric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
•Do not expose power tools to rain or wetcondi-
tions. 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. 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 an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
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
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
lery 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.
WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions 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.
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 thepowertooliftheswitchdoesnot
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 the battery pack 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 chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Powertools are dangerous inthe
hands of untrained users.
•Maintain power tools. 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. Manyaccidents
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,
takingintoaccounttheworkingconditionsand
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sensewhen operatinga powertool. Do
not usea power toolwhile youare tired orunder
theinfluenceof 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 dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearingprotection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
•Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carryingpowertoolswith
yourfingeron the switch or energisingpowertools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
•Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. Awrench or a key left
•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 desig-
nated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
•When 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 termi-
nals together may cause burns or a fire.
•Under abusive conditions, liquid may be eject-
ed from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquidejectedfromthebatterymaycause irritation
or burns. SERVICE
•Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. Thiswill ensure that thesafety of the power
tool is maintained.
•Hold power tool byinsulatedgripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the fas-
tener 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 spe-
cifically designed for use on impact wrenches
and drivers. Othersocketsandaccessoriesmight
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: Somedust createdbypowersanding,
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 bricksand cement and other
masonry products, and
•arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Yourrisk from theseexposures 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,suchasthosedustmasksthatare spe-
cially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Cat. No. Volts DC RPM IPM
2656-20
2657-20
2658-20
2659-20
18
18
18
18
0-2750
High 0-2750
Low 0-2000
0-2450
0-2450
0-3450
High 0-3450
Low 0-2450
0-3350
0-3350
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
SPECIFICATIONS
1.1/4" Hex drive chuck
(2656-20, 2657-20))
2.LED
3.Control switch
4.Trigger
5.Speed control (2657-20)
6.Belt clip
7.3/8" Square drive anvil (2658-20)
8.1/2" Square drive anvil with pin detent (2659-20)
1
2
45
3
6
7
8
Cat. No. 2657-20
Cat. No.
2658-20
Cat. No.
2659-20
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
Impacts per Minute Under
Load (IPM)
No Load Revolutions per
Minute (RPM)
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
United States and Canada

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Attaching and Removing Accessories
1/2" Impact Wrench with Pin Detent
(Cat. No. 2659-20)
1. Use only the appropriate size Square Drive
Sockets.
2. To attach a socket, align the hole in the acces-
sory with the detent pin on the anvil. Hold the
detent pin in while pushing the socket onto the
anvil. The detent pin will snap into place in the
hole to secure the socket.
3. To remove the socket, insert a nail or other thin
object into the hole in the accessory and press
inthe detent pin. Pullthe accessory off theanvil.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING Recharge only with the
charger specified for the battery. For specific
charging instructions, read the operator’s
manualsuppliedwithyourcharger andbattery.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
To insert thebattery, slidethepack into the body of
the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING Use only sockets and other
accessories specifically designed for use on
impact wrenches and drivers. Other sockets
and accessories might shatter or break caus-
ing injury.
WARNING Always remove battery
pack before changing or removing acces-
sories. Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous.
3/8" Impact Wrench (Cat. No. 2658-20)
1. Use only the appropriate size Square Drive
Sockets.
2. To attach a socket, align the accessory with the
anvil and push it firmly over the retaining ring.
3. To remove the accessory, pull the accessory
off the anvil.
1/4"HexImpactDriver (Cat.No.2656-20,2657-20)
This impact driver is intended for use with drill and
driver bits.
1. To attach anaccessory, press the shank intothe
hex drive chuck.
2. To remove the accessory, pull out the ring and
remove the accessory. Release the ring.
Selecting Speed
Allow the tool to come to a complete stop before
changing speeds.
1. For Low speed, push the speed selector to
display “1”.
2. For High speed, push the speed selector to
display “2”.
Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
These tools may be operated at any speed from
0 to full speed.
1. To start the tool, pull the trigger.
NOTE: An LED is turned on when the trigger is
pulled.
2. To vary the driving speed, simply increase or
decrease pressure on the trigger. The further
the trigger is pulled, the greater the speed.
3. 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
tighteritwillbecome.To help prevent damaging the
fasteners or workpieces, avoid excessive impact-
ing. Be particularly careful when impacting smaller
fasteners because they require less impacting to
reach optimum torque.
Practice with various fasteners, noting the length
oftime required to reachthedesired 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 impact-
ing 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 a fastener averages
75%to 80% of thetightening torque, depending on
the condition of the contacting surfaces.
On light gasket jobs, run each fastener down to a
relativelylighttorqueanduseahandtorquewrench
for final tightening.
Push for
Forward Push for Reverse
PUSH TO CENTER TO LOCK
OPERATION
WARNING Always remove battery
pack before changing or removing acces-
sories. Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury,
wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields.
Using the Control Switch
The control switch may be set to three positions:
forward,reverseand lock. Due toalockout mecha-
nism,the control switch canonly be adjusted when
the ON/OFF switch is not pressed. Always allow
the motor to come to a complete stop before using
the control switch.
1. For forward (clockwise) rotation, push the
control switch in the direction shown. Check the
direction of rotation before use.
2. For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation, push
the control switch in the direction shown. Check
the direction of rotation before use.
3. To lock the trigger,push the control switchtothe
center position. The trigger will not work when
the control switch is in the locked position.
Alwaysremovethe battery pack beforeperform-
ingmaintenance, changing accessories, storing
the tool and any time the tool is not in use.

WARNINGAlwaysremovebattery pack
before changing or removing accessories.
Onlyuseaccessoriesspecificallyrecommend-
ed for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
Maintaining Tool
Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good
repairbyadopting a regular maintenance program.
After six months to one year, depending on use,
return the tool, battery pack and charger to A
MILWAUKEE service facility for:
• Lubrication
• Mechanicalinspection and cleaning (gears,spin-
dles, bearings, housing, etc.)
• Electrical inspection (battery pack, charger,
motor)
• Testing to assurepropermechanicalandelectrical
operation
If the tool does not start or operate at full power
withafullychargedbatterypack,cleanthe 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.
Cleaning
Cleandust and debris from charger and toolvents.
Keep tool handles clean, dry and free of oil or
grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to
cleanthetool,batterypackandchargersincecertain
cleaningagentsandsolventsareharmfulto plastics
and other insulated parts. Some of these include
gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner,
chlorinatedcleaningsolvents,ammoniaandhouse-
hold 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 center.
WARNING To reduce the risk of per-
sonal injury and damage, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or allow
a liquid to flow inside them.
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 disas-
semble the tool, battery pack or charger.
Contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for
ALL repairs.
ACCESSORIES
MAINTENANCE
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