Specific Safety Rules - Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC Manuel De L'utilisateur

• Use power tools only with specifi cally desig-
nated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fi 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 termi-
nals together may cause burns or a fi re.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be eject-
ed from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, fl ush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

• Use tool only as directed. Only trained person-
nel should operate tool.
• Do not use tool without crimping head in-
stalled. Fingers could be crushed.
• When using crimping heads other than the Ring
Jaw 2, do not use tool without fi nger guard
properly snapped into place. Fingers could be
crushed.
• Keep hands away from crimping head while
tool is in use. Fingers could be crushed.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. Volts DC Watts
2673-20L 18 450
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
2
1
4
3
7
1. Start button
2. Green LED
3. Red LED
4. Release button
5
5. Indexing pin
6
6. Retaining pin
7. Finger guard
• To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety
goggles or glasses with side shields. Inspect
and discard workpieces with cracks or wear
before use. Materials may crack or shatter.
• Use tool only with MILWAUKEE crimping heads
and to press-fi t pipes and fi ttings for which
they are designed. Other uses may cause injury
or damage to the tool, accessories, and pipes.
Leaking may result.
• Only use MILWAUKEE crimping head with a
compression range rated for this tool.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
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 fi lter out microscopic particles.
Nominal Force Compression Range
7200 lbs < Ø 4"
SYMBOLOGY
Volts
Direct Current
Canadian Standards Association,
R
United States and Canada
C US
Always wear eye protection.
Crush Hazard. Keep hands and
body parts away from opening.
Always make sure fi nger guard is
in place during use.
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the
charger specifi ed for the battery. For specifi c
charging instructions, read the operator's
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
Always remove battery
pack before changing or removing acces-
sories. Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous.
Inserting/Removing the Crimping Head
1. Rotate the retaining pin 180° (1), then pull out (2).
2. Insert the crimping head.
3. Push in the retaining pin (1), then rotate 180° (2).
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2
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the tool, do
not operate the tool without the retaing pin
fully inserted and locked into position. Dam-
age to the cylinder may occur.
4. When using crimping heads other than the Ring
Jaw 2, slide the fi nger guard up until it clicks into
place. Use the fi nger guard when using shorter
crimping heads that leave any openings between
the crimping head and the neck of the tool.
WARNING
To re-
duce the risk of injury,
do not use tool without
finger guard properly
snapped into place when
using crimping heads
other than the Ring Jaw 2.
Fingers could be crushed.
5. Rotate the head to the desired angle.
OPERATION
WARNING
Always remove battery
pack before changing or removing acces-
sories. Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others may be
hazardous.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields.
Pressing
Before beginning a press:
• WARNING Check that the finger guard is
properly snapped into place. Fingers could be
crushed.
• Inspect the crimping head for cracks or other
damage. Do not use a damaged crimping
head. Return crimping head assembly to a
MILWAUKEE service facility.
• Check the fuel gauge to determine whether
the battery charge is suffi cient to complete the
pressing operation.
• Inspect and discard workpieces with cracks or
wear before use. Materials may crack or shatter.
The tool will turn off automatically after 30 minutes
of no use.
1. Turn the tool ON by
1
quickly pressing and
releasing the start
2
button.
2. Open the jaws and
place around the fi t-
ting.
3. Hold tool securely.
Press and hold the
start button. The
green LED will go out.
4. The automatic
press cycle be-
gins. Release the
start button and
continue to hold
the tool securely.
5. When the press
cycle is complete
the tool will switch
off and the green
LED will light.
6. To cancel the automatic press cycle, press and
hold the release button. Hold tool securely until
jaws open and the tool turns off.
7. If the tool is in use for 30 minutes continuously
(e.g., on a manufacturing fi xture), allow the tool
to cool down for at least 15 minutes before
continuing. Under normal use (e.g., plumbing/
mechanical) press freely and pay attention to the
LED indicators (see "Troubleshooting").
8. If the red LED lights, press the start button.
If the tool does not run, return the tool to a
MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
9. If the red and green LEDs fl ash alternately,
the tool must be serviced by a MILWAUKEE
service facility.
10. Ensure there is no gap between the segments
of the press collar or the tips of the jaws when
the pressing is complete.
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