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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated
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Repairs
For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
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ACCESSORIES
WARNING
Use only recommended accesso-
Blade
ridge
Slide the tool along the
surface, taking care to avoid
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the blade with the edging
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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 279 624)
or visit www.milwaukeetools.com.au / www.milwaukeetools.co.nz.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
13135 West Lisbon Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin U.S.A. 53005
Milwaukee Tool (Australia)
21 Kelletts Road, Rowville, VIC 3178
Melbourne, Australia
Milwaukee Tool (New Zealand)
2 Landing Drive, Mangere
Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Designed by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.
Professionally Made in China for Milwaukee Tool (Australia) / Milwaukee Tool (New Zealand)
Printed in China
WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND
SERVICE - 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.
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