Milwaukee M18 RADIUS 2145-20 User manual

Cat. No. 2145-20
M18™
ADIUS
™LED COMPACT SITE LIGHT
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Read all safety warn-
ings and all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
WORK AREA SAFETY
•To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when an appliance is used near children.
•Store idle light out of reach of children. Warm lights
can become hazcardous in the hands of children.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•Power cord plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Un-
modied 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.
• Suitable for rain and wet locations. Store indoors.
Water and dust resistant.
•To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not put light
in water or other liquid. Do not place or store appli-
ance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for car-
rying, 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.
•Arrange cords carefully to avoid hazardous envi-
ronments. Tripping or snagging on cords can cause
injury and product damage. Do not allow cords to run
through puddles or across wet ground.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.
•Unplug the cord from outlet when not in use and
before servicing or cleaning.
• Always use a suitable extension cord to reduce the
risk of electric shock.
•If operating a light in a damp location is unavoid-
able, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk
of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the light in
unexpected situations.
• Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable
footing on a solid surface enables better control of the
light in unexpected situations.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
• Recharge only with the charger specied by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with
another battery pack.
• Use light only with specically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a
risk of injury and re.
• 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 terminals together may cause
burns or a re.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact ac-
cidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid con-
tacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modied. Damaged or modied batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in re, explosion or
risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or ex-
cessive temperature. Exposure to re or temperature
above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specied in the instructions. Charging im-
properly or at temperatures outside the specied range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
SERVICE
• Have your light serviced by a qualied repair per-
son using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the light is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service of
battery packs should only be performed by the manu-
facturer or authorized service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
•Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry im-
portant information. If unreadable or missing, contact
a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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2
3
4
85
7
1. Area selector
2. Power
3. Brightness selector
4. Battery bay
5. AC input
6. Rafter hook
7. AC output
8. Handle
9. Security cable
(not shown)
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SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
Alternating Current
CUS
UL Listing for Canada and U.S.
CAUTION
Bright Light -
Do Not Stare Into Light
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No...................................................... 2145-20
Ingress Protection............................................ IP54
Max Number of Lights in Sequence ....................12
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type ................................................M18™
DC Input Volts......................................................18
DC Input Amps ...................................................2.5
AC Input Volts ....................................................120
AC Input Amps.......................................................1
AC Output Volts .................................................120
AC Output Amps ................................................11*
* Reduce AC Output Amps by 1A per additional
light added in sequence.
GROUNDING
DANGER
Improperlyconnecting theground-
ing wire can result in the risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualied electrician
if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug pro-
vided with the tool. Never remove the grounding
prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the
cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it
repaired by a MILWAUKEE service facility before
use. If the plug will not t the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
Grounded Tools (Three-Prong Plugs)
Tools marked “Grounding Required” have a three
wire cord and three prong grounding plug. The plug
must be connected to a properly grounded outlet
(See Figure A). If the tool should electrically mal-
function or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from the
user, reducing the risk of electric shock.
Thegrounding pronginthe plugis connectedthrough
the green wire inside the cord to the grounding
system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must
be the only wire connected to the tool's grounding
systemand must neverbe attachedto anelectrically
“live” terminal.
Yourtoolmustbepluggedintoanappro-
Fig. A
priate outlet, properly installed and
groundedin accordancewith allcodes
and ordinances. The plug and outlet
should look like those in Figure A.
Double Insulated Tools (Two-Prong Plugs)
Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require ground-
ing. They have a special double insulation system which
satises OSHA requirements and complies with the
applicable standards of Underwriters
Fig. B Fig. C
Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Stan-
dardAssociation and the National Elec-
trical Code. Double Insulated tools may
be used in either of the 120 volt outlets
shown in Figures B and C.
EXTENSION CORDS
Grounded tools require a three wire extension
cord. Double insulated tools can use either a two
or three wire extension cord. As the distance from
the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier
gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with
inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in
voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool
damage. Refer to the table shown to determine the
required minimum wire size.
Thesmaller thegaugenumber ofthewire,thegreater
the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14 gauge
cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord.
When using more than one extension cord to make
up the total length, be sure each cord contains at
least the minimum wire size required. If you are using
one extension cord for more than one tool, add the
nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine
the required minimum wire size.
Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
•If youare usingan extensioncordoutdoors, besure
it is marked with the sufx “W” to indicate that it is
acceptable for outdoor use.
• Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in
good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired by a qualied
person before using it.
• Protect your extension cords from sharp objects,
excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
•When stringing lights together, consider the total
Amperes draw when selecting the extension cords.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge
For Extension Cords*
Extension Cord Length
Nameplate
Amperes 25' 50' 75' 100' 150'
0 - 2.0
2.1 - 3.4
3.5 - 5.0
5.1 - 7.0
7.1 - 12.0
12.1 - 16.0
16.1 - 20.0
18
18
18
18
16
14
12
18
18
18
16
14
12
10
18
18
16
14
12
10
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18
16
14
12
10
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16
14
12
12
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* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to ve volts at 150%
of the rated amperes.
READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
specied for the battery. For spe-
cic charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
Insert the battery pack by sliding battery pack into
the body of the tool. Insert the battery pack until the
battery latches lock.
To remove the battery pack, press in both battery
latches and slide the battery pack off of the tool.

Inserting/Removing Extension Cords
When not using the AC option, make sure the AC
doors are closed completely.
To operate the light on AC Power, open the door
and plug in a suitable extension cord into the light.
When running the light on AC Power, an extension
cord can be run from the light. Open the doorand
plug in a suitable extension cord.
NOTE: Do not exceed 11A of output. Reduce AC
Output Amps by 1A per additional light added in
sequence. OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
lookdirectly intothe light whenthe
light is on. Using the Light
1. Insert battery pack or plug into AC power.
2. Press the Power button to turn on the light.
3. Press the Brightness button to cycle through
High (4400lumens), Medium (2100lumens),and
Low (1000 lumens). The light will default to the
selected brightness the next time it is turned on.
4. Press the Area Selector button to select front,
back, or full lighting. The light will default to the
selected area the next time it is turned on.
5. Press the Power button to turn the light off.
NOTE: On battery power, the light will ash to indi-
cate the battery is reaching end-of-charge.
Orientation
The light can be oriented in multiple ways:
• Placing it on its base
• Hanging it upright by the handle
• Hanging it upside down by the rafter hook
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the tool and charger and re-
move the battery pack from the charger or tool be-
fore performing any maintenance. Never disas-
semble the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a
MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.
Maintain Light
Keep your light, battery pack and charger in good
repair by adopting a regular maintenance program.
If the light does not work properly, return the light to
a MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal in-
jury and damage, never immerse
your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or
allow a liquid to ow 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 clean-
ing agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and
other insulated parts. Do not use sprays or solvents.
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 tools.
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