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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.
IMPACT WRENCH SAFETY WARNINGS
Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when
performing an operation where the fastener 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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND WORKING INSTRUCTIONS
Use protective equipment. Always wear safety glasses when
working with the product. The use of protective clothing is
recommended, such as dust mask, protective gloves, sturdy non-
slip footwear, helmet, and ear defenders.
The dust produced when using the product may be harmful to
health. Do not inhale the dust. Wear a suitable dust protection mask.
Do not machine any materials that present a danger to health (e.g.
asbestos).
Turn offthe product immediately if the insertion tool stalls. Do
not turn on the product again while the insertion tool is stalled, as
doing so could trigger a sudden recoil with a high reactive force.
Determine why the insertion tool stalled and rectify this, paying heed
to the safety instructions.
The possible causes may be:
• The insertion tool is tilted in the workpiece to be machined.
• The insertion tool has pierced through the material to be
machined.
• The power tool is overloaded.
Do not reach into the product while it is running.
The insertion tool may become hot during use.
WARNING! Danger of burns.
• when changing tools
• when setting the product down
Chips and splinters must not be removed while the product is
running.
When working on walls, ceilings, or floors, take care to avoid electric
cables, and gas pipes, and water pipes.
Clamp the workpiece with a clamping device. Unclamped
workpieces can cause severe injury and damage.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the product.
BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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).
Use only M18 System chargers for charging M18 System battery
packs. Do not use battery packs from other systems.
Never break open battery packs and chargers, and store them only
in dry rooms. Keep the battery packs and chargers dry at all times.
Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme load
or extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery acid, wash
it offimmediately 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).
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and
product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse the product,
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.
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
The product can be used to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts
wherever no mains connection is available.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still impossible
to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following
hazards may arise during use and the operator should pay special
attention to avoid the following:
• injury caused by vibration
- Hold the product by designated handles and restrict working
time and exposure.
• hearing injury caused by exposure to noise
- Restrict exposure and wear appropriate hearing protection
• injuries due to flying debris
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, heavy long
trousers, gloves, substantial footwear, and safety glasses, at
all times.
• health hazards caused by breathing toxic dusts
- Wear a mask if necessary.
OPERATION
NOTE: It is recommended after fastening to always check the
torque with a torque wrench.
The fastening torque is affected by a wide variety of factors including
the following.
• State of battery charge – When the battery is discharged, the
voltage can drop and the fastening torque can be reduced.
• Operation at speeds – Operating the product at low speeds can
cause a reduction in fastening torques.
• Fastening position – Holding the product or the driving fastener in
various angles can affect the torque.
• Drive accessory/socket – Failure to use the correct size accessory
or socket or a non-impact rated accessory may cause a reduction
in the fastening torque.
• The use of accessories and extensions – Depending on the
accessory or extension fitment can reduce the fastening force of
the impact wrench.
• Bolt/Nut – Fastening torques may differ according to the diameter
of the nut or bolt, the class of nut/bolt, and the length of nut/bolt.
• Condition of the fastener – Contaminated, corroded, dry, or
lubricated fasteners may vary the fastening torques.
• Condition and base material – The base material of the fastener
and any component in between the surfaces may affect the
fastening torque (dry or lubricated base, soft or hard base, disc,
seal or washer between fastener and base material).
IMPACTING TECHNIQUES
The longer a bolt, screw, or nut is impacted, the tighter it becomes.
To help prevent damaging the fasteners or workpieces, avoid
excessive impacting.