Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-20 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 3

• 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 terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact ac-
cidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-
aged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or tem-
perature above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the battery and increase the risk
of fire.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR
POWER HEAD
• Before use, read this manual, and all manuals and
labels of this tool and its attachments. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result
in serious injury.
•Before using the battery pack or charger read
the operator's manuals, and any labels on the
battery pack, charger and tool.
• Do not handle battery pack, tool, or charger
(including charger plug and terminals) with wet
hands.
• Always wear eye, hearing, and head protection,
and protective clothing and footwear, according to
the operation being performed. Wear heavy, long
pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Contain
long hair. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Do
not wear short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
• Keep bystanders at least 50' away during use.
Objects may be thrown or ricochet in all directions.
•Do not use blades, brush cutting wheels, ac-
cessories, or attachments other than those
recommended by MILWAUKEE. Serious injury or
product damage may occur.
• Only use an attachment extension when recom-
mended in the tool attachment operator's manual.
• Do not operate near electric power
WARNING
lines. The unit has not been de-
signed to provide protection from electric shock
in the event of contact with electric power lines.
Consult local regulations for safe distances from
electric power lines and ensure that the operating
position is safe and secure before use.
• Inspect the area before using the tool. Remove
all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass,
wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise
cause injury or damage during operation.
•Do not operate the tool without the front handle in
place. The front handle must be attached properly
during use. Use both hands when operating the
tool, according to the attachment instructions.
Maintain a firm grip. Using one hand could cause
loss of control and result in serious injury.
•Brace for unexpected movement when contact
is made with a hard object. Loss of control could
result in serious injury.
•Keep face, hands and feet clear of moving parts at
all times. Moving parts can cause severe lacerations.
• Thrown objects may ricochet off of hard surfaces,
such as walls, trees, and rocks and cause injury.
When possible, do trimming by hand in closed in areas.
•Use care when using around decorative plants
and other obstacles. Accessories will cut/damage
many materials.
• Always turn off the tool when transporting from
one location to another. Do not carry tool with finger
on the trigger. Accidental starting can cause serious
personal injury.
• Carry the tool by the front handle to avoid ac-
cidental starting. Proper handling of the tool will
prevent injury.
• 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.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
replacement.
• Some dust created by power sanding,
WARNING
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
filter out microscopic particles.
READ AND SAVE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. ....................................................2825-20*
Volts.............................................................. 18 DC
Battery Type .................................................M18™
Charger Type................................................M18™
RPM ........................... High 0 - 8680 Low 0 - 6860
Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature ......................0°F to 125°F
*Use only with compatible Milwaukee M18 FUEL™
Attachment System w/ Quik-Lok™ components.
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