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APPLICATIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, 
check work area for hidden pipes 

and wires before drilling or driving screws.

Selecting Bits

When selecting a bit, use the right type for your job. 

For best performance, always use sharp bits.

Drilling

1. Before drilling, be sure the workpiece is clamped 

securely. Use backing material to prevent damage 

to the workpiece during breakthrough.

2. When starting a hole, place the drill bit on the work sur

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face and apply firm pressure. Begin drilling at a slow 

speed, gradually increasing the speed as you drill.

3. Always  apply  pressure  in  line  with  the  bit.  Use 

enough pressure to keep the drill biting, but do 

not push hard enough to stall the motor. 

4. Reduce pressure and ease the bit through the last

part of the hole. While the tool is still running, pull 

the bit out of the hole to prevent jamming.

Drilling in Wood, Composition Materials 

and Plastic 

(Use chuck adapter kit Cat. No. 48-66-1370)

When drilling in wood, composition materials and 
plastic, start the drill slowly, gradually increasing 

speed  as  you  drill.  When  drilling  into  wood,  use 

wood augers or twist drill bits.  Always use sharp 

bits. When using twist drill bits, pull the bit out of the 

hole frequently to clear chips from the bit flutes. To 

reduce the chance of splintering, back work with a 

piece of scrap wood. Select low speeds for plastics 

with a low melting point.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the charger and remove the 

battery  pack  from  the  charger  or  tool  before 

performing any maintenance. Never disassemble 

the  tool,  battery  pack  or  charger.  Contact  a 

MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs.

Maintaining Tool 

Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good 

repair by adopting a regular maintenance program. 

Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise, 
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of 

parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool 

operation. Return the tool, battery pack, and charger 

to a MILWAUKEE service facility for repair. After six 

months to one year, depending on use, return the 
tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE 

service facility for inspection.

If the tool does not start or operate at full power with 
a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on 

the battery pack. If the tool still does not work prop

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erly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a 

MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of personal in-
jury and damage, never immerse 

your tool, battery pack or charger in liquid or 

allow a liquid to flow inside them.

Cleaning

Clean  dust  and  debris  from  vents.  Keep  handles 

clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild 

soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain clean-
ing agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and 

other insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline, 

turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated 
cleaning solvents, ammonia and household deter-

gents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or 

combustible solvents around tools.

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Summary of Contents for 2712-20

Page 1: ...Cat No 2712 20 OPERATOR S MANUAL WARNING To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual SDS PLUS M18 FUEL 1 SDS PLUS ROTARY HAMMERS ...

Page 2: ...e clothing or jewelry Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used Use of dust collection can reduce dust related hazards Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to beco...

Page 3: ...ad 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 design...

Page 4: ...bration System provides the operator with comfort without sacrificing power or performance Ideal operator force compresses the bellows slightly and allows the tool to work aggressively while the handle remains steady Excessive force compresses the bellows significantly and reduces vibration dampening Users will be able to feel the difference and should adjust the force to the handle accordingly Fo...

Page 5: ...risk of injury always unplug the charger and remove the battery pack from the charger or tool before performing any maintenance Never disassemble the tool battery pack or charger Contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for ALL repairs Maintaining Tool Keep your tool battery pack and charger in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise misal...

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