Milwaukee M18 HAMMERVAC 2912-DE User manual

Cat. No. / No de cat.
2912-DE, 2915-DE
M18™ HAMMERVAC™ 1" AND 1-1/8" DEDICATED DUST
EXTRACTORS
EXTRACTEURS DE POUSSIÈRE DÉDIÉS DE 26 mm (1") ET DE
28 mm (1-1/8") M18™ HAMMERVAC™
EXTRACTORES DE POLVO DE 26 mm (1") Y 28 mm (1-1/8")
ESPECÍFICAMENTE DISEÑADOS M18™ HAMMERVAC™
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL de L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL del OPERADOR
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
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comprendre le manuel.
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WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
AVERTISSEMENT An de réduire le risque de blessures, l'utilisateur doit lire et bien
comprendre le manuel.
ADVERTENCIAPara reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y entender el manual.

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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
WHENUSINGAN
ELECTRICAL
DUST EXTRACTOR, BASIC
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS
BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUC-
TIONS BEFORE USING DUST EX-
TRACTOR. BEFORE USING THE
DUST EXTRACTOR, READ THIS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL,YOUR TOOL,
BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER
OPERATOR’S MANUALS, AND ALL
LABELS ON THE DUST EXTRAC-
TOR, BATTERY PACK, CHARGER
AND TOOL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUC-
TIONS MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC
SHOCK, FIRE AND/OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
WORK AREA SAFETY
•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
•Dust extractors have motors and other parts that
can produce sparks during normal use. Do not
use within 30 feet of areas where explosive materi-
als may be present (such as gasoline pumps and
places where liquids like paint thinners, cleaners,
solvents, etc. are stored).
•Do not use in the presence of explosive dust,
liquids or vapors.
•Do not use where oxygen or anesthetics are used.
•Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.
•Use extra care when using on stairs.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•Do not pick up wet material. Do not use water
to settle dust.
•Do not handle battery pack or dust extractor
with wet hands.
•Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use
common sense. Do not use dust extractor when you
are tired, distracted or under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol or medication causing diminished control.
•The operation of a dust extractor can result in for-
eign objects being blown into eyes, which can result
in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles or glass-
es with side shields when operating dust extractor.
•Wear a dust mask or use an OSHA compliant
dust extraction solution when working in dusty
situations. Dust particles can harm your lungs.
•Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
•Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
•If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
•Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can
cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
•Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is
in the o󰀨-position before inserting battery pack.
Inserting battery pack in dust extractor that has the
switch on invites accidents.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
•Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts
of body away from openings and moving parts.
•Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
•Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the o󰀨 -position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carry-
ing the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger
on the switch or energizing power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
USE AND CARE
•Do not use without dust box and/or lter in place.
•Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they
may be present.
•Do not pick up anything that is burning or smok-
ing such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
•Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall
dust without lter in place. These are very ne
particles that may a󰀨ect the performance of the
motor or be exhausted back into the air.
•This product is suitable for collection of silica
dust when used in accordance with these in-
structions. To reduce the risk of health hazards
from other vapors or dust, do not vacuum
carcinogenic, toxic or hazardous materials
such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead,
pesticides or other health endangered materials.
•Use special care when emptying heavily loaded
tanks.
•To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty dust
box after each use.
•Do not leave dust extractor unattended when
battery pack is installed. Remove battery pack
when not in use and before servicing.
•Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance
before making any adjustments, changing ac-
cessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the ap-
pliance accidentally.
•Do not put any object into openings. Do not use
with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything else that may reduce air ow.

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•Maintain dust extractor. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may a󰀨ect the dust
extractor's operation. If damaged, have the dust
extractor repaired before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
•Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance
or the battery pack (as applicable) except as
indicated in the instructions for use and care.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
DUST EXTRACTORS
•Before using the dust extractor, read this opera-
tor’s manual, your tool, battery pack and charger
operator’s manuals, and all labels on the dust
extractor, battery pack, charger and tool.
•Never use dust extractor without dust box and
HEPA lter in place. Never use water to clean
dust box or HEPA lter.
•Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.
•Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the fas-
tener may contact hidden wiring. Fasteners con-
tacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts
of the power tool “live” and could give the operator
an electric shock.
•
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
injury, when working
in dusty situations, wear appropriate respira-
tory protection or use an OSHA compliant dust
extraction solution.
• 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 tool 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.
•
WARNING
Some dust created by
power sanding, saw-
ing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activi-
ties 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
lter out microscopic particles.
•Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry im-
portant information. If unreadable or missing, contact
a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.
READ AND
SAVE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
FOR HOUSEHOLD OR COMMERCIAL USE.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
9
8
1. Hammer contacts
2. Depth gauge
3. Nozzle adjustment lever
4. Nozzle
5. Bit brush
6. Bit depth gauge button
7. Accessory tment adjuster button
8. Dust box latches
9. Hammer release button
4
3
2
5
8
6
1
7

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To install the dust box:
1. Slide the dust box into the body of the
HAMMERVAC™.
2. The dust box latches should snap into place.
NOTE: Do not operate the HAMMERVAC™ without
the dust box and HEPA lter in place. Dust box cannot
be installed without HEPA lter.
CAUTION
Keep filter clean.
Efficiency of the
HAMMERVAC™ is largely dependent on the lter.
A dirty lter will reduce the air ow and overall
e󰀩ciency of the system. Do not clean with water
or compressed air. Remove from dust box and
tap clean.
Installing/Removing Nozzle
Replace the nozzle:
•After drilling about 1500 holes,
•When the bit brush shows signs
of wear,
•When suction is reduced,
•When dust escapes through the
bit brush during use
To replace the Standard
(Cat. No. 14-52-0105 and Large
Cat. No. 14-52-0110) nozzles,
rotate the nozzle release lever
down to the open position and
pull out nozzle from the lower nozzle assembly.
Slide the new nozzle into the lower nozzle assembly
and rotate the nozzle release lever up to the closed
position.
Rear depth
bracket
screws
Rear depth
bracket
Tabs
Dove
tail
slot
Front depth
bracket
Bit depth
gauge button
Removing/Installing the Depth Stop
To remove the depth stop:
1. Turn OFF the tool.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Remove screws from left and right side of rear
depth bracket with a philips screwdriver.
4. Remove front depth bracket by pulling up on it.
NOTE: Use a at head screwdriver to free the
snap, if needed.
To install the depth stop:
1. Place the rear depth bracket into the slot on the
top of the dedicated dust extractor.
2. Insert screws into the left and right side of rear
depth bracket with a philips screwdriver.
3. Insert front depth bracket into dove tail slot on
nozzle base and push down until snapped into
place.
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
Read Operator's Manual
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No..................................................... 2912-DE
For use only with 2912-20 & 2914-20
M18 FUEL™ 1" SDS PLUS Rotary Hammers
Cat. No..................................................... 2915-DE
For use only with 2915-20 M18 FUEL™
1-1/8" SDS PLUS Rotary Hammer
Small Nozzle Max Diameter ............................. 5/8"
Large Nozzle Max Diameter..........................1-1/8"
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature......................0°F to 125°F
Dust Box Cat. No ................................ 49-90-2344
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Only use accessories
specifically recom-
mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, always remove the
battery pack before removing the dust box. Do
not use tool without dust box and HEPA lter
in place.
Removing/Installing the Dust Box
and HEPA Filter
To remove the dust box:
1. Turn OFF the tool.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Squeeze the dust box latches.
4. Pull the dust box away from the HAMMERVAC™.
5. Empty debris by holding away
Dust box
port
HEPA
lter
from the user’s face and tap-
ping dust box into a trash can,
pail, or other reasonable
container. For best cleaning
results, connect a vacuum
hose with dust extraction
adapter (Cat. No. 49-90-1959)
to the dust box port and suc-
tion out debris.
6. If necessary, pull the HEPA lter away from the
dust box and tap clean. Do not clean with water
or compressed air. After about 1500 holes or loss
of suction, discard and replace HEPA lter (Cat.
No. 49-90-2306).

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Switching Sides for the Depth Gauge
1. Turn OFF the tool.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Remove the depth stop (see "Removing/Installing
the Depth Stop").
4. Remove the screw attaching the front depth brack-
et to the ruler assembly with a philips screwdriver.
5. Remove the bit depth gauge button (front button):
a. Adjust the accessory tment adjuster button
(rear button) to be in the middle of the ruler
assembly.
b. Press the front button and move it forward until
the bottom plate is completely out of the front
button.
c. Using the tabs, remove the bit depth gauge
button from the ruler assembly.
6. Remove the rear depth bracket from the ruler as-
sembly and reassemble it so the bracket hangs
on the desired side.
7. Attach the bit depth gauge button (front button)
to the ruler assembly using the tabs, then press
the front button and slide the bottom ruler plate
into the front button (reverse of step 5).
8. Attach the front depth bracket on to the desired
side of the ruler with the supplied Phillips screw.
9. Install the depth stop (see "Removing/Installing
the Depth Stop").
Attaching the HAMMERVAC™ to the
Rotary Hammer
These HAMMERVAC™ Dust Extractors are for use
with dedicated rotary hammers. Refer to the Speci-
cations chart for compatible tools.
1. Remove the battery pack from the rotary hammer.
2. Slide the foot of the rotary hammer onto the dust
extractor.
3. Push the contacts through the protective cover
on the rotary hammer. The hammer release will
snap into place.
Installing/Removing the Bit
Slide the bit through the nozzle and then install into
the tool according to the tool manufacturer's instruc-
tions. For best results, use a bit 8" in length or shorter
for the 2912-DE and use a bit 10" in length or shorter
for the 2915-DE.
Fitting the HAMMERVAC™
to the Tool and Bit
For proper suction and depth
Correct
Incorrect
Incorrect
control, position the nozzle as-
sembly so the bit is ush with the
forward face of the nozzle:
1. Press and hold the tool and bit
depth gauge button.
2. Push in the nozzle assembly
until the bit is ush with the
front face of the nozzle.
3. Release the tool and bit depth
gauge button.
NOTE: Fully extend the
HAMMERVAC™ before storing
to preserve spring life.
Setting the Drilling Depth
1. Fit the HAMMERVAC™ to the tool and bit.
2. Press and hold the depth gauge button and slide
the depth gauge to the desired depth. The drilling
depth is the last visible measurement shown when
viewed from the depth gauge on the top of the
tool. To ensure the HAMMERVAC™ is properly
set to the tool, bit, and desired depth, always drill
a test hole.
Drill Depth
NOTE: When using the optional Crevice Tool
(Cat. No. 49-90-2325) accessory, set the drill depth to 0.
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
re and injury, do not
use to pick up ammable or combustible materi-
als. Empty dust box completely before use.
To reduce the risk of injury, always wear proper
eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
When working in dusty situations, wear appro-
priate respiratory protection or use an OSHA
compliant dust extraction solution.
Proper Operation
1. Empty the dust box.
NOTE: For optimal use to remove debris in the
dust box, connect a hose to a vacuum and remove
debris.
2. Install and position the nozzle assembly to the
desired side.
3. Fit the HAMMERVAC™ to the tool and bit.
4. Set the drill depth.
5. Install the battery pack.
6. Pull trigger to start HAMMERVAC™.
7. Beginuseaccordingtotoolmanufacturerinstructions.
8. Always hold the tool securely using both handles
to maintain control.