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M18PORC Product Manual 2021
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Cat. No.
M18 PORC M18TM PACKOUTTM RADIO + CHARGER
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGER SAFETY

result in the risk of fire and electrical shock. Make

1)
2) 3)

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Do not recharge 'primary batteries' (non-rechargeable batteries)

sure that the extension cord is in good electrical condition.
13) USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger or battery pack manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.
14) UNPLUG CHARGER when not in use. Remove battery packs from unplugged chargers.
15) TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, always unplug charger before cleaning or maintenance. Use a Residual Current Device (RCD)

4)

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MILWAUKEE® LI-ION M18TM PACKOUTTM RADIO + CHARGER.

to reduce shock hazards. 16) STORE YOUR BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER
in a cool, dry place. Do not store battery pack where temperatures may exceed 50°C (120°F) such as in direct sunlight, a vehicle or metal build-

5) 6)

BEFORE USING, READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL, YOUR BATTERY PACK OPERATOR'S MANUAL, AND ALL LABELS ON THE BATTERY PACK AND RADIO + CHARGER. CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, CHARGE MILWAUKEE® LI-ION PACKS

ing during the summer. 17) Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or
mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion. 18) Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can

ONLY IN THEIR MILWAUKEE® LI-ION CHAR-

result in an explosion or the leakage of

GER. Other types of chargers may cause per- flammable liquid or gas.

sonal injury or damage. Battery pack and charger 19) A battery subjected to extremely low air

are not compatible with VTM-technology or NiCd pressure that may result in an explosion or the

systems. Do not wire a battery pack to a power leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

supply plug or car cigarette lighter. Battery packs will be permanently disabled or damaged.

RADIO SAFETY

7) AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not charge battery pack in rain, snow, damp or

WARNING

wet locations. Do not use battery pack or char- 1) Read these instructions.

ger in the presence of explosive atmospheres 2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

because sparks may be generated when inserting 4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

8) CHARGE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. Do 6) Clean only with dry cloth.

not block charger vents. Keep them clear to allow 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

proper ventilation. Do not allow smoking or open accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

may explode.

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other ap-

9) MAINTAIN CHARGER CORD. When unplugging

charger, pull plug rather than cord to reduce the risk 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised

of damage to the electrical plug and cord. Never car- or grounding-type plug. A polarised plug has two

ry charger by its cord. Keep cord from heat, oil and blades with one wider than the other. A ground-

sharp edges. Make sure cord will not be stepped ing type plug has two blades and a third ground-

on, tripped over or subjected to damage or stress. ing prong. The wide blade or the third prong are

Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. provided for your safety. If the provided plug

Have a damaged charger replaced immediately.

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10) DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT. A short circuited cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on

product damage. A battery pack will short circuit

or pinched particularly at plugs,convenience

if a metal object makes a connection between the receptacles,and the point where they exit from

positive and negative contacts on the battery pack. the apparatus.

Do not place a battery pack near anything that may 11)

cause a short circuit, such as coins, keys or nails by the manufacturer.

in your pocket.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

11) DO NOT ALLOW FLUIDS TO FLOW INTO BAT- or table specified by the manufacturer, or

TERY PACK.

sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,

as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and use caution when moving the cart/apparatus

bleach or bleach containing products, etc., can combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

cause a short circuit.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

12) DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD UNLESS IT or when unused for long periods of time.

IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. Using the wrong,

damaged or improperly wired extension cord could

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nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way,such as power-

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has

been spilled or objects have fallen into the

apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed

to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,

has been dropped, or is missing battery doors.

15)

WARNING

To reduce the electric shock,

risk of do not

fire or expose

this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place

16) Onlyplugpowersupplyintoreadilyaccessibleoutlet to allow the appliance to be unplugged quickly.
17) Only operate this apparatus in a well-ventilated area.
18) A battery operated radio with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may
cally designated battery packs. Use of any other
20) 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
21) Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
22) Do not use any adaptor plugs.
23) Never disassemble the radio or try to do any rewiring on the radio's electrical system.
24) Do not expose this apparatus to dripping and splashing, or place objects filled with liquids on this unit.
25) Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact a MILWAUKEE® service facility for a replacement.
26) This radio + charger is designed to be powered by 230-240V AC. The radio can also be powered using a MILWAUKEE® M18TM Li-Ion battery pack. Radio + charger must be plugged into an appropriate outlet. Do not attempt use with any other voltage or power supply.

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

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1. Speakers (4 corners & back) 2. Display 3. Charger indicators* 4. 5. Bluetooth button 6. Play/Pause button 7. MODE button 8. PRESET button 9. EQ button 10.CLOCK button 11. Seek/adjust buttons 12. Handle 13. Charging contacts 14. Battery bay 15. Backup-battery compartment 16. Battery bay/auxiliary compartment cover

17. Battery bay/auxiliary compartment latch

20. Antenna 21. Bottle opener

18. USB power outlet

22. Cord wrap

19. Stereo AUX jack

23. Cord

* Charger Indicators

When a battery pack is inserted into the charger,

the LEDs will indicate the following:

Continuous red: Charging

Continuous green light: Charging is complete
Flashing red: Battery is too hot/cold Charging will begin when battery reaches correct charging temperature
Flashing red/green: Damaged or faulty battery pack

SYMBOLOGY

Volts

Direct Current

Amps

Alternating Current

Hertz

Double Insulated. Tool does not require grounding.
Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material. Electric tools and electronic equipment that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.
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Presence of important operating instructions.
CAUTION Risk of electric shock.
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). This product meets applicable regulatory requirements.
Please read the instructions carefully before starting the machine.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY RULES

RADIO OPERATION

WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product

damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids,

such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and

bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.

WARNING

Do

not

non-rechargeable

charge batteries.

SPECIFICATIONS

Cat. No. ................................................ M18 PORC Input Volts.......................................... 230-240V AC Input Amps..................................................0.9A AC Output Volts ................................................ 18V DC Output Amps.............................................. 3.1A DC Battery Type .................................................M18TM Charger Type................................................M18TM Recommended Operating Temperature *
Battery and Charger ..5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F) Battery and Tool.....-10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F)

WARNING

Always remove battery pack before changing or removing accesso-

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mended for this radio. Others may be hazardous.

expose this radio to rain or moisture.

Plug the cord into an appropriate AC outlet or install a battery pack.
quency) is displayed. To display the time, press the CLOCK button. Volume is restored to the last setting. NOTE: When the Radio + Charger is running on battery power, the display will dim after 5 minutes to reduce power use.
to increase or decrease the volume.
Setting the Clock 1. Press and hold the CLOCK button until the hour

RADIO ASSEMBLY

2. Use the  and  buttons to change the hour.

WARNING

Recharge

only

with

the

charger -

3. Press the CLOCK button again. The minutes will

the minutes. manual supplied with your charger and battery. 4. Press the CLOCK button again to save.

Power

EQ Adjustment

The MILWAUKEE® M18TM Radio + Charger can be To manually adjust the Bass/Treble sound, press the

powered by MILWAUKEE® M18TM Li-Ion battery packs EQ button. Set the bass sound by rotating the On/

or a standard wall outlet. When plugged into a wall

. Press the EQ button

outlet, the battery bay will charge MILWAUKEE®

M18TM Li-Ion battery packs (see Charger Operation). Volume control button .

Inserting/Removing Battery Pack

Selecting Band

1. Open the battery bay cover.

Push the MODE button to select Bluetooth, FM,

2. To insert the battery pack, slide it into the battery bay. AM, or AUX.

3. To remove the battery pack, pull the battery pack
out of the bay. 4. Always close the battery bay cover when the bay
is not in use.

Tuning and Seeking Press the  and  buttons to move up and down the band. Press, hold, and release the  and  buttons to SEEK through the band. When a station

Low Battery Indicator

is found, the SEEK will stop.

When the radio is powered by a battery pack and its charge falls below 10%, the low battery indicator
is displayed.

PRESET Stations To set the PRESET stations:
1. Tune to desired station.

Battery Pack Protection

2. Press and hold the PRESET button until the PRE-

To protect the life of the battery pack, the radio will

this happens, plug radio + charger into a 230-240V outlet and charge the battery pack according to Charger Operation.
Installing an Auxiliary Device Open the auxiliary compartment to connect an MP3 player, CD player, or other audio device using the stereo auxiliary jack. Small devices can be stored in the compartment during use.
USB Power Outlet This outlet can be used to charge a cell phone, power an MP3 player or any other device that uses less than

3. Use the  and  buttons to select the PRESET location for the station. Nine locations (1-9) are available for both AM and FM.
4. Press the PRESET button to save the location. To tune to a PRESET station: Press and release the PRESET button to step through the PRESET stations.
Using the Stereo AUX Jack 1. Open the Auxiliary Compartment 2. Plug the auxiliary device into the Stereo AUX jack. 3. Use the MODE button to select AUX. 4. Start the auxiliary device.

2.1A of DC electrical current.
NOTE: Any device that uses more than 2.1 A of DC electrical current will trip a self-resetting overload and disable the output.

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Using Bluetooth

·After charging is complete, the continuous green

To enter the Bluetooth mode, press the button, or press the MODE button to cycle through to Bluetooth.
Pairing · If no Bluetooth device is connected, Bluetooth pairing will begin automatically and the icon will

·The charger will keep the battery pack fully charged if it is left on the charger.
· that the battery pack is fully seated into the bay. Remove the pack and reinsert. If the problem persists,

contact a MILWAUKEE® service facility.

· The radio will continue to search for a signal for ·If the light indicator does not come on, check that

3 minutes.

the battery pack is fully seated into the bay. Remove

· To manually pair a device, press and hold bluetooth the pack and reinsert. If the light indicator still does

button until the

not come on, contact a MILWAUKEE® service facility.

· While the RADIO" on the Bluetooth capable device.

Charging a Hot or Cold Battery Pack

· Once the device has successfully paired with the The Red Flashing Indicator light on the charger in-

radio, the will be shown on the radio's display. dicates that the battery pack temperature is outside

Connecting

the charging range. Once the battery pack is within the acceptable range, normal charging will take place

To enter the Bluetooth mode, press the button, or and the red light will be continuous. Hot or cold bat-

press the MODE button to cycle through to Bluetooth. teries may take longer to charge.

When the radio locates a paired Bluetooth device,

the

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Li-Ion Charging Status

If connection is lost between the radio and the Blue- Battery Pack Red Charger Charging Status tooth device, the radio will try to reconnect automati- Temperature Indicator Light

cally for up to 3 minutes.

Too Hot

Fast Flashing Not charging

Controlling

Normal Range Continuous Normal charging

When streaming music through to the radio via a Too Cold

Fast Flashing Not charging

Bluetooth device, use the

button to start and

pause the music. Use the  and  to move through

the tracks.

CHARGER OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

WARNING

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

battery pack from the charger or tool before

WARNING

Charge only Lithium-Ion

MILWAUKEE® battery packs

M18TM in the

performing any maintenance. Never disassemble the tool, battery pack or charger. Contact a

MILWAUKEE® Li-Ion Battery Charger. Other types MILWAUKEE® service facility for ALL repairs.

of batteries may cause personal injury and damage. Battery pack and charger are not compatible with VTM-technology or NiCd systems.

Maintenance and Storage Store your charger in a cool, dry place.
As a general practice, it is best to unplug battery

When to Charge MILWAUKEE® Li-Ion chargers and remove battery packs when not in use.

Battery Packs

No battery pack damage will occur, however, if the

Remove the battery pack from the tool for charging charger and battery pack are left plugged in.

when convenient for you and your job. MILWAUKEE® batteries do not develop a "memory" when charged

Changing Back-up Batteries

after only a partial discharge. It is not necessary to run down the battery pack before placing it on the charger.

WARNING

Batteries may leak chemicals or may explode if used incorrectly.

·Use the Fuel Gauge to determine when to charge The following care should be taken to prevent

your MILWAUKEE® Li-Ion battery pack.

such an incident:

·

·Make sure the positive (+) and negative (-) bat-

starting a big job or long day of use.

tery terminals are positioned correctly.

How to Charge the Battery Pack

·Do not mix new and old batteries together, or

Plug the Radio + Charger into a 230-240V outlet. The battery packs will not charge if the Radio + Charger

If chemicals from the batteries come in contact

is not plugged in. Place the battery pack onto the bay by sliding the pack on from the top of the bay. The

water. If chemicals leak onto the radio, clean the radio completely.

or cold) or continuous (pack is charging). ·A fully discharged battery pack with an internal temperature in the normal range will charge in about 30 to 185 minutes, depending on the capacity of the battery pack. ·Heavily cycled batteries may take longer to charge completely. ·The Fuel Gauge lights on the battery pack are displayed as the pack is being charged, indicating how fully charged the pack is.

Choking hazard. Keep batteries away from children.
To hold station presets and clock time when the battery pack is removed and the radio is unplugged, (2) AAA batteries are required. 1. Remove battery pack and unplug radio. 2. Remove the screw and battery cover. 3. Insert two (2) AAA batteries according to
matching positive (+) and negative (-) marks. 4. Replace the battery cover and screw. 5. Always dispose of used batteries properly.

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Cleaning Clean out dust and debris from charger vents and electrical contacts by blowing with compressed air. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the battery pack and charger, keeping away from all electrical contacts. Certain cleaning 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 detergents containing am-

around battery packs, charger, or tools.
Repairs For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger to the nearest service centre.
If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by a repair shop appointed by the manufacturer, because special purpose tools are required.

ACCESSORIES

WARNING

Use ries.

only recommended accessoOthers may be hazardous.

For a complete listing of accessories, go online to

milwaukeetool.com.au / milwaukeetool.co.nz or

contact a distributor.

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WARRANTY - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND
Please refer to Australian and New Zealand warranty supplied with tool. This warranty applies only to product sold by authorised dealers in Australia and New Zealand.
SERVICE - AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND MILWAUKEE® prides itself in producing a premium quality product that is Nothing But Heavy DutyTM. Your satisfaction with our products is very important to us! If you encounter any problems with the operation of this tool, please contact your authorised MILWAUKEE® dealer.
For a list of MILWAUKEE® dealers, guarantee or service agents please contact MILWAUKEE® Customer Service or visit our website. (Australia Toll Free Telephone Number 1300 645 928) (New Zealand Toll Free Telephone Number 0800 645 928) or visit milwaukeetool.com.au/milwaukeetool.co.nz.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation 13135 West Lisbon Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin U.S.A. 53005
Milwaukee Tool (Australia) 21 Kelletts Road, Rowville, VIC 3178
Melbourne, Australia
Milwaukee Tool (New Zealand) 274 Church Street, Penrose, Auckland, 1061, New Zealand
DESIGNED BY MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP. PROFESSIONALLY MADE IN CHINA PRINTED IN CHINA

01611900301Q-02



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