Milwaukee M18 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Cat. No.
M18 HOSALC
M18™ HIGH OUTPUT STAND AREA LIGHT/CHARGER
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 warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the
SAFETY
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
WORK AREA
ELECTRICAL
SAFETY
•Store idle light out of reach of children. Warm lights
can become hazardous in the hands of children.
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•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. Unmodi-
shock.
•To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not put light
in water or other liquid. Do not place or store appliance
where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
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Arrange cords carefully to avoid hazardous environ-
ments. 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.
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Always use a suitable extension cord to reduce the
risk of electric shock.
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BATTERY TOOL
USE AND CARE
•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.
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manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
another battery pack.
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packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a
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Do not short circuit. A short-circuited battery
damage. A battery pack will short circuit if a metal
object makes a connection between the positive and
negative contacts on 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.
certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach
containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
CHARGER USE
AND CARE
CAUTION
•Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact ac-
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tacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
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cessive temperature.
above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion.
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•Avoid dangerous environments. Do not charge bat-
tery pack in rain, snow, damp or wet locations. Do not
use battery pack or charger in the presence of explosive
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als) because sparks may be generated when inserting
•Charge in a well ventilated area. Do not block charger
vents. Keep them clear to allow proper ventilation. Do
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tery pack. Vented gases may explode.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the product.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts.
If operating a light in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of a RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
To reduce the risk of injury,
charge MILWAUKEE®Lithium-Ion
packs only in their MILWAUKEE®Lithium-Ion
charger. Other types of batteries may burst
causing personal injury and damage. Do not
wire a battery pack to a power supply plug or
car cigarette lighter. Batteries will be
permanently disabled or damaged.
Charge only MILWAUKEE®M18™ Lithium-Ion
packs. Other types of batteries may burst causing
personal injury or damage.
Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack outside the
temperature range specified in the
instructions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside the specified range may
damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
1
3
2
78
10
6
9
1. Heads
2. Extension poles
3. Extension latches
4. USB Power Outlet
5. Control panel
6. Upper handle
7. Leg release button
8. Carrying handle
9. Legs
10. Battery bay/Charger
11.Battery power
indicator
12.Brightness indicator
11 13
14 15 16
12
13.AC power indicator
14.Decrease brightness
button
4
5
5
15Power button
16.Increase brightness
button
S PECIFICATIONS
Cat. No............................................ M18 HOSALC
DC Input Volts............................................. 18V DC
AC Input Volts.......................................... 230-240V
AC Input Amps................................................. 0.7A
DC Output Volts............................................... 18V
DC Output Amps.............................................. 3.1A
USB Output Volts............................................... 5V
USB Output Amps ................................... 2.1A max
Operating Temperature
Battery and Charger ........................
0°C to 65°C
Battery and Tool.............................
-20°C to 60°C
M18TM Li-Ion Battery Packs.......................18V DC
SERVICE
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SPECIFIC SAFETY
RULES
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 authorised service providers.
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•Use only recommeded attachments. Use of an attach-
ment not recommended or sold by the battery charger
electric shock or personal injury.
•Unplug charger when not in use. Remove battery packs
from unplugged chargers.
•To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug
charger before cleaning or maintenance.
•Store your battery and charger in a cool, dry place. Do
not store battery pack where temperatures may exceed
50°C (120°F) such as in direct sunlight, a vehicle or
metal building during the summer.
•Suitable for rain and wet locations. Store indoors.
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READ AND SAVE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
WARNING
The lens may get hot during use.
To reduce the risk of burns, do not
touch hot lens.
Always use common sense and be cautious
when using tools. It is not possible to anticipate
every situation that could result in a dangerous
outcome. Do not use this product if you do not
understand these operating instructions or you feel
the work is beyond your capability; contact
MILWAUKEE®Tool or a trained professional for
additional information or training.
Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE®service facility for a
replacement.
WARNING
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, personal
injury, and product damage due to
a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery
pack or charger in fluid or allow a 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.
Do not charge non-rechargeable
batteries.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY
SAFETY RULES
If the external flexible cable or cord of this
luminaire is damaged, it shall be exclusively
replaced by the manufacturer or his service agent
or similar qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard.
The light source contained in this luminaire shall
only be replaced by the manufacturer or his
service agent or a similar qualified person.
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SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
Alternating Current
Amps
Double Insulated
CAUTION
Do not stare at the
operating light source
1. 2.
Always extend legs before raising the
poles
Keep hands clear of housing when
collapsing the extension poles
Read operator’s manual
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
USB Power Button
Safety alert
Do not dispose of electric tools
together with household waste
material. Electric tools and
electronic equipment that have
reached the end of their life must
be collected separately and
returned to an environmentally
compatible recycling facility.
Regulatory Compliance Mark
(RCM). This product meets
applicable regulatory
requirements.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
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manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Inserting/Removing Battery Pack
Insert the battery pack by sliding battery pack into
the battery bay. Insert the battery pack until the bat-
tery latches lock.
To remove the battery pack, press in both battery
latches and slide the battery pack out of the battery bay.
3.
1. Stand light upright.
2. Press the Leg Release Button and slide the legs
down using the Carrying Handle.
4.
5. To collapse, hold with upper handle, press the
Lift up on the Upper Handle while sliding down the
Carrying Handle.
legs lock into place.
Leg Release Button and slide in the legs using
the Carrying Handle. Keep hands clear of the legs
as they collapse.
Extending/Collapsing the Extension Poles
Extend or collapse the two poles to set the light at
the desired height.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury
look directly into the light when the
, do not
light is on.
To reduce the risk of injury, always fully extend and
lock legs into position before raising the poles.
Light may tip and cause injury.
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands clear of
the housing area when collapsing the extension
poles. Head may descend rapidly, pinching hands
Extending/Collapsing the Legs
Always extend and lock legs before raising the poles.
1. Extend and lock the legs.
2. Open the top extension latch and raise the head out
of the housing. Extend the pole to the desired height.
3. Fully close top extension latch.
4.
close latch before opening bottom latch.
5. Continue to raise the head to the desired height.
6. Fully close bottom extension latch.
7. Rotate the heads to the desired angle. The three
heads can be adjusted individually.
NOTE: Before collapsing the poles, the heads must
be returned to their upright angle.
USB Power Outlet
This outlet can be used to charge a cell phone, power
an MP3 player or any other device that uses less than
2.1A of DC electrical current. To turn the USB on or
button.The USB port
NOTE: Any device that uses more than 2.1A of DC
electrical current will trip a self-resetting overload
and disable the output.
CAUTION
Risk of electric shock.
Time lag fuse
Ingress protection rating

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2.
LIGHT OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
look directly into the light when
injury, do not
the light is on.
Using the Light
1. Insert battery pack or plug into AC power.
3.
4.
78-100%
Press the Power button to turn on the light.
NOTE: When the light is running on battery, the
Battery Power Indicator will light. When
the light is running on AC power, the AC Power
Indicator will light.
Press the Increase +and Decrease −buttons to
cycle through High, Medium, and Low brightness.
NOTE: The light will default to the selected bright-
ness the next time it is turned on.
Press the Power
55-77%
33-54%
BATTERY OPERATION
Fuel Gauge
Use the Fuel Gauge to determine the battery pack's
remaining run time. Press the Fuel Gauge button to
display the lights. The Fuel Gauge will light up for
2-3 seconds. When less than 10% of charge is left,
10-32%
Approximate Run
Time Remaining
NOTE: If the Fuel Gauge doesn't appear to be
working, place the battery pack on the charger and
charge as needed.
NOTE:Immediately after using the battery pack,
the Fuel Gauge may display a lower charge than it
will if checked a few minutes later. The battery cells
"recover" some of their charge after resting.
Battery Pack Protection
To protect itself from damage and extend its life, the
battery pack’s intelligent circuit monitors current draw
and temperature. In extremely high torque, binding,
stalling, and short circuit situations, the battery pack
will turn OFF the tool if the current draw becomes
the trigger and restart.
Under extreme circumstances, the internal tem-
perature of the battery could become too high. If
alternating pattern and the tool will not run. Allow the
battery to cool down.
NOTE: When the light is connected to AC power,
the light will not run on battery. If a battery is
inserted while on AC power the battery will be
automatically charged. See "Charger Operation"
Section for more information.
Compared to NiCd battery pack types,
MILWAUKEE®Lithium-Ion battery packs deliver
fade-free power for their entire run time. The tool
will not experience a slow, gradual loss of power as
you work. To signal the end of discharge, 1 light on
the fuel gauge will flash quickly for 2-3 seconds and
the tool will not run. Charge the battery pack.
Fuel GaugeLights Diagnosis Solution
Lights 1 - 4 SolidRemaining run timeContinue working
slowly
Less than 10% run
time left Prepare tocharge pack
quickly End of dischargeCharge pack
quickly
Current draw too
high
Release trigger and
restart, reduce pressure
Lights 1 & 3/ 2 & 4, Battery temperature
too high
Release trigger and allow
battery tocool
Cold Weather Operation
Maintenance and Storage
MILWAUKEE®Lithium-Ion battery packs are
designed to operate in temperatures below freezing.
When the battery pack is too cold, it may need to
warm up before normal use. Put the battery on a
tool and use the tool in a light application. It may
“buzz” for a short time until it warms up. When the
buzzing stops, use the tool normally.
Do not expose your battery pack or battery
appliances/tools to water or rain, or allow them to
get wet. This could damage the product and battery
pack. Do not use oil or solvents to clean or lubricate
your battery pack. The plastic casing will become
brittle and crack, causing a risk of injury.
Store battery packs at room temperature away from
moisture. Do not store in damp locations where
corrosion of terminals may occur. As with other
battery pack types, permanent capacity loss can
result if the pack is stored for long periods of time at
high temperatures (over 50°C). MILWAUKEE®
Lithium-Ion battery packs maintain their charge
during storage longer than other battery pack types.
After about a year of storage, charge the pack 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
completely 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
recycling agency in your area for recycling
locations.
Even discharged battery packs contain some
energy. Before disposing, use electrical tape to
cover the terminals to prevent the battery pack from
shorting, which could cause a fire or explosion.

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WARNING
CHARGER
OPERATION
When to Charge the Battery Pack
Continuous red: Charging
Continuous green light: Charging is complete
Flashing red: Battery is too hot/cold
Charging will begin when battery reaches
correct charging temperature
Flashing red/green: Damaged or faulty battery
pack
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How to Charge the Battery Pack
•When a battery pack is inserted into the charger,
the LEDs will indicate the following:
•A fully discharged battery pack with an internal tem-
perature in the normal range will charge in about 30
to 185 minutes, depending on the battery pack.
•Heavily cycled batteries may take longer to charge
completely.
•The Fuel Gauge lights on the battery pack are
displayed as the pack is being charged, indicating
how fully charged the pack is. The fuel gauge will
•After charging is complete, the continuous green
light will come on.
•The charger will keep the battery pack fully charged
green during this maintenance charging.
Charge only MILWAUKEE®M18™
Lithium-Ion batteries in this
MILWAUKEE®Lithium-Ion charger. Other types
of batteries may cause personal injury and
damage.
To charge the battery pack, connect the light to AC
power and insert a battery pack. The light will
remain operational when the battery pack is
charging. MILWAUKEE®batteries do not develop a
"memory" when charged after only a partial
discharge. It is not necessary to run down the
battery pack before placing it on the charger.
Use the Fuel Gauge to determine when to charge
your MILWAUKEE®Lithium-Ion battery pack.
You can "Top-Off" your battery pack's charge
before starting a big job or long day of use.
The only time it is necessary to charge the
MILWAUKEE®Lithium-Ion battery pack is when
the battery pack has reached the end of its
charge. To signal the end of charge, power to the
tool will drop quickly, allowing you just enough
power to finish making a cut, drilling a hole, or
driving a fastener. Charge the battery pack as
needed.
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Plug the light into a 230-240V outlet. The battery
packs will not charge if the Stand Area
Light/Charger is not plugged in. Align the battery
pack with the bay and slide the battery pack into the
charger as far as possible.
Lithium-Ion Charging Status
Battery Pack
Temperature
Red Charger
Indicator Light
Charging Status
Too Hot
Normal Range
Too Cold
Fast Flashing
Continuous
Fast Flashing
Not charging
Normal charging
Not charging
MAINTENANCE
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
the acceptable range, normal charging will take place
and the red light will be continuous. Hot or cold bat-
teries may take longer to charge.
WARNING
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal in-
Maintaining Light
Tightening
If the head or extensions will not hold their position,
the screws may need to be tightened. Tighten the
bracket screws by holding the head. Tighten the ex-
tension latches by opening the latches and tightening
the screw inside.
jury and damage, never immerse
your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or allow
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-
around tools.
If the light indicator flashes red and green, check
that the battery pack is fully seated into the bay.
Remove the pack and reinsert. If the problem
persists, contact a MILWAUKEE®service facility.
If the light indicator does not come on, check that
the battery pack is fully seated into the bay.
Remove the battery pack and reinsert. If the light
indicator still does not come on, contact a
MILWAUKEE® service facility.
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To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug the charger and
remove the battery pack from the charger
before performing any maintenance. Never
disassemble the tool, battery pack or charger.
Contact a MILWAUKEE®service facility for ALL
repairs.
To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and
product damage due to a short circuit, never
immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in
fluid or allow a 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.
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.

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ACCESSORIES
WARNING
Use only
ries. Others may be hazardous.
recommended accesso-
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
milwaukeetool.com.au / milwaukeetool.co.nz or
contact a distributor.

WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND
SERVICE - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND
MILWAUKEE®prides itself in producing a premium quality product that is Nothing But Heavy DutyTM.
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 645 928)
or visit milwaukeetool.com.au/milwaukeetool.co.nz.
Please refer to Australian and New Zealand warranty supplied with tool. This warranty applies only to
product sold by authorised dealers in Australia and New Zealand.
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