OPERATOR'S MANUAL Cat. No. 0;)'&' MX FUEL™ HANDHELD CORE DRILL WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual. GENERAL POWER TOOL attached to a rotating part of the power tool may SAFETY WARNINGS result in personal injury. • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and WARNING Read all safety warnings, instruc- balance at all times. This enables better control - of the power tool in unexpected situations. tions provided with this power tool. Failure to • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or follow all instructions listed below may result in jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from Save all moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair warnings and instructions for future reference. can be caught in moving parts. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your • If devices are provided for the connection of mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-oper- dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure ated (cordless) power tool. these are connected and properly used. Use of WORK AREA SAFETY dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. • Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or • Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use dark areas invite accidents. of tools allow you to become complacent and • Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second. liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks POWER TOOL USE AND CARE which may ignite the dust or fumes. • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power • Keep children and bystanders away while operat- tool for your application. The correct power tool ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose will do the job better and safer at the rate for which control. it was designed. ELECTRICAL SAFETY • Do not use the power tool if the switch does not • Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never Any power tool that cannot be modify the plug in any way. Do not use any controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power repaired. tools. • Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ reduce risk of electric shock. or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from • Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded the power tool before making any adjustments, surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and changing accessories, or storing power tools. refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of shock if your body is earthed or grounded. starting the power tool accidentally. • Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi- • Store idle power tools out of the reach of children tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the risk of electric shock. power tool or these instructions to operate the • Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. of untrained users. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or • Maintain power tools and accessories. Check moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase for misalignment or binding of moving parts, the risk of electric shock. breakage of parts and any other condition that • When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of have the power tool repaired before use. Many a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of accidents are caused by poorly maintained power electric shock. tools. • If operating a power tool in a damp location is • Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly unavoidable, use a Residual Current Device maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges (RCD) protected supply. Use of a RCD reduces are less likely to bind and are easier to control. the risk of electric shock. • Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits PERSONAL SAFETY etc. in accordance with these instructions, • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use taking into account the working conditions and common sense when operating a power tool. Do the work to be performed. Use of the power tool not use a power tool while you are tired or under A result in a hazardous situation. moment of inattention while operating power tools • Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean may result in serious personal injury. and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and • Use personal protective equipment. Always grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and wear eye protection. Protective equipment such control of the tool in unexpected situations. as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE hearing protection used for appropriate conditions • will reduce personal injuries. manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type • Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch with another battery pack. source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying • the tool. battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. • When battery pack is not in use, keep it away • Remove any adjusting key or wrench before from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, 2 that can make a connection from one terminal •Operate power tool by insulated grasping sur- to another. Shorting the battery terminals together faces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring • Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a from the battery; avoid contact. If contact ac- “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the cidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid power tool “live” and could give the operator an contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. electric shock. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation •Wear hearing protection when diamond drilling. or burns. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. • Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam- •When the bit is jammed, stop applying down- Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause explosion or risk of injury. of the bit jamming. • •When restarting a diamond drill in the workpiece excessive temperature. - check that the bit rotates freely before starting. perature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion. If the bit is jammed, it may not start, may overload • Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the tool, or may cause the diamond drill to release the battery pack or tool outside the temperature from the workpiece. Charging •When securing the drill stand with anchors and fasteners to the workpiece, ensure that the an- range may damage the battery and increase the risk choring used is capable of holding and restrain- ing the machine during use. If the workpiece is SERVICE weak or porous, the anchor may pull out causing the • drill stand to release from the workpiece. repair person using only identical replacement •When securing the drill stand with a vacuum pad parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power to the workpiece, install the pad on a smooth, tool is maintained. clean, non-porous surface. Do not secure to • Never service damaged battery packs. Service laminated surfaces such as tiles and composite of battery packs should only be performed by the coating. manufacturer or authorised service providers. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR during drilling. CORE DRILL pad may release from the workpiece. Safety instructions for all operations •Never perform drilling with the machine secured •Use the auxiliary handle(s). Loss of control can by the vacuum pad only, except when drilling cause personal injury. downwards. If the vacuum is lost, the pad will •Brace the tool properly before use. This tool release from the workpiece. produces a high output torque and without properly •When drilling through walls or ceilings, ensure bracing the tool before operation, loss of control may to protect persons and the work area on the occur resulting in personal injury. other side. The bit may extend through the hole or •Hold the power tool by insulated gripping the core may fall out on the other side. surfaces, when performing an operation where •Do not use this tool for overhead drilling with the cutting accessory or fasteners may contact water supply. Water entering the power tool will hidden wiring. Cutting accessory or fasteners increase the risk of electric shock. contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC parts of the power tool “live” and could give the SAFETY RULES operator an electric shock. Safety instructions when using long drill bits •Maintain tools carefully. Keep handles dry, clean •Never operate at higher speed than the maximum and free from oil and grease. Keep cutting edges speed rating of the drill bit. At higher speeds, the sharp and clean. Follow instructions for lubricating bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without and changing accessories. Periodically inspect tool contacting the workpiece, resulting in personal injury. cords and extension cords and batteries for dam- • Always start drilling at low speed and with the age. Have damaged parts repaired or replaced by bit tip in contact with the workpiece. At higher a MILWAUKEE® service facility. speeds, the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate • WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, when freely without contacting the workpiece, resulting in working in dusty situations, wear personal injury. appropriate respiratory protection or use a • Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit suitable dust extraction solution.