Milwaukee M18 FPM User manual
Cat. No.
0)30
M18™ FUEL™ MUD MIXER WITH 0° HANDLE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
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SERVICE
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authori ed service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Mixer Safety Warnings
Hold the tool with both hands at the intended
handles. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
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mable materials to avoid a hazardous atmosphere.
Developing vapour may be inhaled or be ignited by the
sparks the power tool produces.
Do not mix food. Power tools and their accessories
are not designed for processing food.
and secure position. A container that is not properly
secured may move unexpectedly.
Follow the instructions and warnings for the mate-
rial to be mixed. Material to be mixed may be harmful.
Do not reach into the mixing container with your
hands or insert any other objects into it while mix-
ing. Contact with the mixer basket may lead to serious
personal injury.
Start up and run down the tool in the mixing con-
tainer only. The mixer basket may bend or spin in an
uncontrolled manner.
General Safety Warnings
Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing, contact
aMILWAUKEE service facility for a replacement.
WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding,
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 bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures 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, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No.....................................................M18 FPM
Volts.............................................................. 18 DC
No Load RPM.............................................. 0 - 550
Max Basket Diameter .....................
Max Extension Diameter ....................
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type................................................M18™
Recommended Ambient
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
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manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
use a side handle when using this
tool. Always brace or hold securely. Ensure side
handle is tightened securely before each use.
Adjusting the Side Handle
1. Unlock auxiliary handle by lifting
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Lock
the handle lock.
2. Rotate the auxiliary handle to
desired location.
3. Close the handle lock to tighten
the auxiliary handle securely.
Spindle Size ................................................. ....M14
Operating Temperature
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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1. Auxiliary handle
2. Auxiliary handle lock
3. M14 Spindle
4. LED
5. Trigger
6. Vent
7. Handle
8. Lock/ Unlock Button
9. Variable speed dial
10. Lock-on button
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Locking Trigger
The lock button holds the trigger in the ON position
for continuous full speed use.
1. To lock the trigger, hold the lock button in while
pulling the trigger. Release the trigger.
2. To unlock the trigger, pull the trigger and release.
The lock button will pop out.
Mixing
Generally, lower speeds are recom-
mended for thinner materials and
higher speeds are recommended
for thicker materials. Follow the
speed recommendations of the
material. Place the paddle into the
material and start slowly, gradually
increasing to desired speed.
APPLICATIONS
Mixing
Mixing in Drywall Mud and Stucco
Mixing in Thin Set and Mortar
Mixing in Epoxy
WARNING
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
OPERATION
Using the Control Switch
For forward (clockwise) rotation, push in the control
switch from the right side of the tool. Check the
direction of rotation before use.
WARNING
High rotational force. To reduce the
risk of injury, always hold or brace
securely. Always use both handles.
To reduce the risk of injury, always wear safety
goggles or glasses with side shields.
Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
To set the speed, rotate the speed dial to the set-
ting below 200 for the lowest speed (100 RPM),
up to "MAX" for the highest speed (550 RPM). Set
the dial to the speed recommended by the material
manufacturer.
1. To start the tool, pull the trigger.
2. To stop the tool, release the trigger.
3. To vary the speed, increase or decrease pressure
on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled, the
greater the speed, up to the maximum speed set
on the speed dial.
When mixing in epoxy, select desired speed per
material instructions. Start the mixer slowly,
gradually increasing speed as you mix. When
mixing in epoxy,use a helical stirring paddle with
ring and 2 arms.
The control switch may be set to two positions:
forward and lock. Due to a lockout mechanism, the
control switch can only 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.
To lock the trigger, push in the control switch from
the left side of the tool. The trigger will not work while
in this position. Always lock the trigger or remove the
battery pack before performing maintenance,
changing accessories, storing the tool and any time
the tool is not in use.
When mixing in drywall mud or stucco, select
desired speed per material instructions. Start the
mixer slowly, gradually increasing speed as you
mix. When mixing in drywall mud or stucco, use a
helical stirring paddle with ring with 3 arms and
right helix. Select lower speeds for mixing
powdered drywall mud or stucco.
When mixing in thin set or mortar, select desired
speed per material instructions. Start the mixer
slowly, gradually increasing speed as you mix.
When mixing in thin set or mortar, use a helical
stirring paddle with ring and 2 arms.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the charger and remove the
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misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
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months to one year, depending on use, return the
tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE
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jury and damage, never immerse
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soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain clean-
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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-
ries. Others may be hazardous.
For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
www.milwaukeetools.com.au/
www.milwaukeetools.co.nz or contact a distributor.
961016222-01(A)
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.
WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND
SERVICE - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND
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.
Please refer to Australian and New Zealand warranty supplied with tool. This warranty applies only to
product sold in Australia and New Zealand.
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
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