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specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or
glasses with side shields.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, only
cut recommended materials for the blades. (see
“Specifications“). Do not attempt to cut other materials.
Cutting
■Before cutting, ensure blades are properly
installed.
1. Guide the cable at right angles to the cutting of the
cable cutter. Do not attempt to make angled cuts
as it will damage the workpiece and blades.
2. Grasp handle(s) firmly. Pull and hold the trigger
through the operation. An LED will light when the
trigger is pulled. Once cutting has been carried out,
or the tool is switched off, let the release button
go again and activate the reset switch, so that the
cutting bars open.
Note: Workpiece may move slightly during the cut.
ACTION IN THE EVENT OF FAULTS
■The cable can be broached and become live,
always inform the safety officer, stop the cutting
process, and initiate suitable protective measures.
■Always ensure that the device is and will stay
disconnected from the power supply before
approaching and touching the device.
■Press and hold the reset button until the cutter
opens completely.
■Check the battery capacity.
■Check the material and material thickness against
the technical data.
■If it is suspected that a live cable has been cut, the
cable-cutter has to be inspected in an authorized
specialist workshop.
Jammed blades
Dirt and debris can cause the blades to become
jammed together after a cut.
■Press and hold the release trigger to ensure the
tool has reset.
■Remove the battery pack.
■Follow the picture description to open the cutting
bars.
■Clean any dirt and debris from the blades before
starting another cut.
Cutting tips
■Do not attempt to make angled cuts as it will
damage the workpiece and blades.
■Cut clean material to extend the blade life. Wipe
dirt and debris from material and blades before
beginning the cut.
MAINTENANCE
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the
appliance.
Never open the cable cutter, removable battery or
charger.
Check the cable cutter for any problems such as noise or
jamming of moving parts that could be affecting the tool.
Check the cutting tools for cracks and other signs of wear.
On completion of the work, clean and grease the cutting
tools.
Check that the cutting edges are sharp and replace worn
cutting jaws.
Replace the blades when they become chipped or
damaged. Always replace blades as a set. Use only
MILWAUKEE blades.
Check that the cutting tools can move freely.
To avoid injury and damage, never immerse the tool,
removable battery or charger in liquid or allow liquid to
penetrate them.
The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear
at all times.
The device contains hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic fluids
pose a hazard to groundwater. Uncontrolled draining or
improper disposal is punishable by law.
The device should be serviced every six to twelve
months, depending on usage.
Service and repair work may only be carried out by
authorised specialist workshops.
Use only MILWAUKEE accessories and MILWAUKEE
spare parts. Should components need to be replaced
which have not been described, please contact one of our
MILWAUKEE service agents (see our list of guarantee/
service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered.
Please state the Article No. as well as the machine type
printed on the label and order the drawing at your local
service agents.
BATTERIES
Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the
performance of the battery pack. Avoid extended
exposure to heat or sunshine (risk of overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be
kept clean.
For an optimum life-time, the battery packs have to be
fully charged, after use.
Battery packs which have not been used for some time
should be recharged before use.
To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the
battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
■Store the battery pack where the temperature is
below 27°C and away from moisture
■Store the battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged
condition
Every six months of storage, charge the pack as
normal.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household
refuse or by burning them. MILWAUKEE Distributors
offer to retrieve old batteries to protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal
objects (short circuit risk).
Use only System M18 chargers for charging System
M18 battery packs. Do not use battery packs from
other systems.