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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Cat. no. M18 CH M18 CHX M18™ FUEL™ 25 MM (1”) SDS PLUS ROTARY HAMMERS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR’S MANUAL. GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. tool for your application. The correct power tool will WORK AREA SAFETY do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was • Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite designed. accidents. • Do not use the power tool if the switch does not • Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. repaired. • Keep children and bystanders away while operating a • Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing ELECTRICAL SAFETY power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce • Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed • Store idle power tools out of the reach of children (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. • Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There users. is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or • Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or grounded. binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and • Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water any other condition that may affect the power entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool • Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away poorly maintained power tools. from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or • Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are • When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension less likely to bind and are easier to control. cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for • Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. in accordance with these instructions, taking into • If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, account the working conditions and the work to use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected be performed. Use of the power tool for operations supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock. different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. PERSONAL SAFETY • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool • Recharge only with the charger specified by the while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with tools may result in serious personal injury. another battery pack. • Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye • Use power tools only with specifically designated protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate create a risk of injury and fire. conditions will reduce personal injuries. • When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from • Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, off-position before connecting to power source and/or nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power make a connection from one terminal to another. tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that Shorting the battery terminals together may cause have the switch on invites accidents. burns or a fire. • Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the • Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part from the battery; avoid contact. If contact of the power tool may result in personal injury. accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. at all times. This enables better control of the power Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or tool in unexpected situations. burns. • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away SERVICE from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long • Have your power tool serviced by a qualified hair can be caught in moving parts. repair person using only original manufacturer’s • If devices are provided for the connection of dust replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of extraction and collection facilities, ensure these the power tool is maintained. are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES • Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause POWER TOOL USE AND CARE hearing loss. • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power • Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool. 2 Loss of control can cause personal injury. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION • Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory 7 contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts 5 8 of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an 4 electric shock. • Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, please contact the store where the product was originally purchased or one of our authorised MILWAUKEE® service centres. • WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, 3 sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, 2 birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some 6 examples of these chemicals are: - lead from lead-based paint 1 - 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 9 how often you do this type of work. To reduce your 1. Side handle exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated 2. Clamping lever 6. Mode selector area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as 3. Depth gauge rod 7. Trigger those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. 4. SDS Plus bit holder 8. Control switch 5. Release collar 9. Dust Extractor SPECIFICATIONS connection Cat. No. M18 CH / M18 CHX Volts DC 18 ASSEMBLY No load RPM 0 - 1400 No load BPM 0 - 4900 WARNING Recharge only with the charger Capacities specified for the battery. For specific charging instructions, read the operator’s manual supplied Drill only with your charger and battery. Steel - mm 13 Wood WARNING Always remove battery pack - mm 29 before changing or removing accessories. Only Rotary hammer (concrete) use accessories specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous. Carbide tipped percussion bit - mm 26 Removing battery pack from tool Push in the release buttons and pull the battery pack Core bit away from the tool. - mm 64 Inserting battery pack into tool To insert the battery pack onto the tool, slide the pack SYMBOLOGY onto the body of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place. Volts Adjusting the side handle position 1. Loosen the side handle by unscrewing the side Direct Current handle grip until the side handle rotates freely. Blows per minute (BPM) 2. Rotate the side handle to the desired position. 3. Tighten the side handle grip securely. -1 No load revolutions per minute n 0xxxxmin. (RPM) Setting the depth gauge 1. Press in the clamping lever. Anti-vibration system 2. Slide the depth gauge rod backward or forward until it is set for the desired depth. NOTE: The drilling depth is the distance between the tip of the bit and the tip of the depth gauge rod. 3. Release the clamping lever. 3 Fig. 1 Drilling Depth Installing drill bits and chisels (M18 CHX) NOTE: Only use accessories with SDS or SDS Plus shanks. 1. For rotation only, rotate the mode selector so the Be sure that the shank of the bit is clean. Dirt particles arrow on the lever points to . may cause the bit to line up improperly. Do not use 2. For rotary hammering, rotate the mode selector so bits larger than the maximum recommended capacity the arrow points to . of the drill because gear damage or motor overloading may result.