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Instruction Manual for milwaukee models including: M18 6 Ton Knockout Tool, M18, 6 Ton Knockout Tool, Knockout Tool
Milwaukee M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ 6T Knockout Tool 16mm (5/8") - 63mm (2-1/2") M18HKP-201C | Milwaukee Tool NZ
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DocumentDocumentOPERATOR'S MANUAL Cat. No. M18 HKP M18TM 6-TON KNOCKOUT TOOL WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual. GENERAL POWER TOOL ·Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance SAFETY WARNINGS at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. WARNING Read tions, all safety warnings, instrucillustrations and speci¿ca- ·Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from tions provided with this power tool. Failure to follow moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, ¿re and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and in- be caught in moving parts. ·If devices are provided for the connection of dust structions for future reference. The term "power tool" extraction and collection facilities, ensure these in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) are connected and properly used. Use of dust col- power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. lection can reduce dust-related hazards. WORK AREA SAFETY ·Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use ·Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark of tools allow you to become complacent and areas invite accidents. ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can ·Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- cause severe injury within a fraction of a second. spheres, such as in the presence of Àammable POWER TOOL USE AND CARE liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. ·Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. ·Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. ·Do not use the power tool if the switch does not ELECTRICAL SAFETY turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be ·Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter repaired. plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Un- ·Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ modi¿ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from of electric shock. the power tool before making any adjustments, ·Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded changing accessories, or storing power tools. surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric starting the power tool accidentally. shock if your body is earthed or grounded. ·Store idle power tools out of the reach of children ·Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi- and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the power tool or these instructions to operate the risk of electric shock. power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands ·Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for car- of untrained users. rying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep ·Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving misalignment or binding of moving parts, break- parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk age of parts and any other condition that may af- of electric shock. fect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have ·When operating a power tool outdoors, use an the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of are caused by poorly maintained power tools. a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of ·Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main- electric shock. tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less ·If operating a power tool in a damp location is likely to bind and are easier to control. unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter ·Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces in accordance with these instructions, taking into the risk of electric shock. account the working conditions and the work to PERSONAL SAFETY ·Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inÀuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. ·Use personal protective equipment. Always wear be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. ·Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations. BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust ·Recharge only with the charger speci¿ed by the mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce of battery pack may create a risk of ¿re when used personal injuries. with another battery pack. ·Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch ·Use power tools only with speci¿cally designated is in the off-position before connecting to power battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying create a risk of injury and ¿re. the tool. Carrying power tools with your ¿nger on the ·When battery pack is not in use, keep it away switch or energising power tools that have the switch from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, on invites accidents. keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, ·Remove any adjusting key or wrench before that can make a connection from one terminal to turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left at- another. Shorting the battery terminals together may tached to a rotating part of the power tool may result cause burns or a ¿re. in personal injury. 2 ·Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, Àush 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 damaged or modi¿ed. Damaged or modi¿ed batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in ¿re, explosion or risk of injury. ·Do not expose a battery pack or tool to ¿re or excessive temperature. Exposure to ¿re or temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion. ·Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range speci¿ed in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the speci¿ed range may damage the battery and increase the risk of ¿re. SERVICE ·Have your power tool serviced by a quali¿ed 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 authorised service providers. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR KNOCKOUT TOOL ·Use tool only as directed. Only trained personnel should operate tool. ·Do not use in or near live electrical panels. Only work on de-energised electrical panels. Disconnect all electrical current before use to avoid the risk of electric shock. ·Keep hands away from knockout die and punch while tool is in use. Fingers could be crushed or severed. ·To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields. Before use, inspect and discard workpieces and accessories with cracks or damage. Shards from weakened metal could cause injury. ·Avoid contact with punched metal edges. Edges may be sharp and could cause injury. ·Do not attempt to punch through more than one layer of material at a time. Punching through multiple layers could cause the material and accessories to warp break, throwing shards that could cause injury. ·Use tool only with knockout dies and punches rated for the peak output force of this tool. Other uses may cause injury or damage to the tool, accessories, and workpiece. ·Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact a MILWAUKEE® service facility for a replacement. WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, 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. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 12 14 15 16 1. Release button 2. Handle 3. LED 4. Handle 5. Trigger 6. Cylinder 7. Piston (inside cylinder) 8. Handle 9. Quick connect anvil assembly 10. Quick connect sleeve 11. Rapid reset ball pull 12. Rapid reset draw stud 13. Ball pull 14. Draw stud 15. Die 16. Punch 3 SYMBOLOGY Volts Direct Current WARNING Risk of Do not electric shock. use in or near live electrical panels. WARNING Keep hands away from punch and die. Fingers could be crushed or severed. Release button Always wear eye protection Read Operator's Manual Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). This product meets applicable regulatory requirements. Installing/Removing the Quick Connect Assembly The Knockout Tool can be used with the quick connect assembly, or with the draw stud screwed directly into the tool. 1. WARNING Remove battery to avoid starting the tool. 2. Screw the coupler into the piston. Hand-tighten securely. 3. Place the Quick connect assembly over the collar of the tool. Pull back on the sleeve and slide over the collar. Release the sleeve. 4. Screw the draw stud into the ball pull. Hand-tighten securely. 5. To remove the quick connect assembly, reverse the procedure. SPECIFICATIONS Cat. No. ................................................... M18 HKP Volts........................................................... 18 V DC Battery Type ................................................. M18TM Charger Type................................................ M18TM Peak Output Force .................................... 6.7 Tons Material Capacities ................................................ 50mm (2") Conduit......3.4 mm(10 ga) Mild Steel 101mm (4") Conduit......2.66 mm (12 ga) Mild Steel 50mm (2") Conduit........................2.78 mm (12 ga) Installing/Removing the Draw Stud In some circumstances, such as working in tight spaces, it may be necessary to use the Knockout Tool without the quick connect assembly. 1. WARNING Remove the tool. battery to avoid starting Stainless Steel 2. Remove the quick connect assembly. 76mm (3") Conduit........................1.98 mm (14 ga) 3. Screw the draw stud directly into the piston. Stainless Steel ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY RULES Hand tighten securely. 4. To remove the draw stud, unscrew from the WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a piston. Removing Jammed Draw Stud or Coupler short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack If incorrectly tightened, the draw stud or coupler or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. could get jammed inside the cylinder. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, NOTE: If the tool does not run as expected, send to certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit. WARNING Do not charge batteries. non-rechargeable ASSEMBLY WARNING Recharge only specifi ed for with the charger the battery. For the nearest authorised service center for repairs. Coupler 1. Pull the trigger on tool until the coupler is fully retracted into the cylinder (keep the trigger pulled until a knocking sound is heard for 1-2 seconds). 2. WARNING Remove the tool. battery to avoid starting specific charging instructions, read the operator's manual supplied with your charger and battery. Inserting/Removing the Battery To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place. WARNING Only use accessories recommended for this specifically tool. Others may be hazardous. To remove the battery, push in the release buttons and pull the battery pack away from the tool. WARNING Always remove the battery pack any time the tool is not in use. 3. Attach an adjustable wrench into the slot in coupler as shown. 4. Turn the wrench counter-clockwise to loosen coupler from the tool. 4 3/4" and 1-1/8" (Draw stud with flats on the collar) Flats 7/16", 3/4" and 1-1/8" (Draw stud with flats on the end) Flats Flats 1. Use the release button to return draw stud to fully exposed position. 2. WARNING Remove the tool. battery to avoid starting 3. Attach adjustable wrench to flats on draw stud. 4. Using a dead-blow hammer, hit the wrench handle firmly in anticlockwise direction to loosen the draw stud. Tapping lightly will only result in the draw stud rotating with the piston. 7/16" (Draw stud with no flats) 1. Pull the trigger on tool until the draw stud is fully retracted into the cylinder (keep the trigger pulled until a knocking sound is heard for 1-2 seconds). 2. WARNING Remove the tool. battery to avoid starting 1. Pull the trigger on tool until the draw stud is fully retracted into the cylinder (keep the trigger pulled until a knocking sound is heard for 1-2 seconds). 2. WARNING Remove the tool. battery to avoid starting 3. Attach an adjustable wrench into the flats on stud. 4. Turn the wrench anticlockwise to loosen stud from the tool. OPERATION WARNING Always before remove changing battery pack or removing accessories. Only use accessories specifi cally recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields. To reduce the risk of injury, ensure all threads are hand-tightened securely before operating knockout tool. Punching ·Before beginning a punch, inspect and discard material and accessories with cracks or other damage. ·Before beginning a punch, check the fuel gauge to determine whether the battery charge is sufficient to complete the operation. 3. Use two (2) 7/16"-20 nuts and two (2) adjustable wrenches. 4. Thread both nuts onto the stuck draw stud until the threads on both nuts are fully engaged with the draw stud. 5. Attach one adjustable wrench onto the nut closest to the nose of the tool and attach one adjustable wrench to the other nut furthest away from the nose. 6. Simultaneously tighten the nut furthest from the nose of the tool by rotating the nut clockwise and loosen the nut closest to the nose of the tool by rotating the nut anticlockwise. This will tighten both nuts to one another. 7. Once the nuts have been tightened to one another, attach one wrench to the nut closest to the nose of the tool and rotate the wrench anticlockwise to loosen the draw stud. ·Do not attempt to punch through more than one layer of material at a time. ·Press the release button on the tool to ensure it is ready for operation. ·After 5000 punches, return the tool to a MILWAUKEE® service facility for inspection and maintenance. Preparing the Material 1. Select the appropriate punch, die and draw stud for the application. 2. Draw cross-hairs to mark the exact location of the pilot hole. 3. Drill the pilot hole slightly larger than the draw stud. Using the Quick Connect Assembly 4. Slide the draw stud through the die, then through the material. 5. Place the punch under/behind the material and screw onto the draw stud. 6. Line up cross hairs on the die with those used to locate the pilot hole on the material. Tighten the punch and die securely against each side of the material to hold the assembly in place. 5 7. Rotate the quick connect sleeve to access the opening in the coupler. 8. Slide the coupler around the ball pull. 9. Rotate the sleeve to lock the ball pull into the coupler. Punching the Material 10. Grasp the handle fi rmly and ensure hands and body are away from the punch and die. 11. Pull the trigger. 12. When the operation is complete, release the trigger. 13. Push the release button. 14. Rotate the quick connect sleeve and remove the ball pull from the coupler. 15. Unscrew the punch from the draw stud and remove the material. Use caution as the material edges may be sharp. Punching without the Quick Connect Assembly 1. Prepare the material as above. 2. Slide the draw stud through the die, then through the material. 3. Place the punch under/behind the material and screw onto the draw stud. 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 properly, return the tool, charger and battery pack, to a MILWAUKEE® service facility for repairs. WARNING To reduce the injury and risk of personal 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 cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these include petrol, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or combustible solvents around tools. Repairs For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger to the nearest authorised service centre. ACCESSORIES WARNING Always remove battery pack before changing or removing accessories. Only use accessories specifically recommended for this tool. Others may be hazardous. For a complete listing of accessories, go online to milwaukeetool.com.au / milwaukeetool.co.nz or contact an authorised distributor. 4. Line up cross hairs on the die with those used to locate the pilot hole on the material. Tighten the punch and die securely against each side of the material to hold the assembly in place. 5. Grasp the handle fi rmly and ensure hands and body are away from the punch and die. 6. Pull the trigger. 7. When the operation is complete, release the trigger. 8. Push the release button. 9. Unscrew the punch from the draw stud and remove the material. Use caution as the material edges may be sharp. 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. After six months to one year, depending on use, return the tool, battery pack and charger to a MILWAUKEE® service facility for: ·Lubrication Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears, spindles, bearings, housing, etc.) ·Electrical inspection (battery pack, charger, motor) Testing to assure proper mechanical and electrical operation. 6 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) 26 - 40 Nina Link, Dandenong South, Victoria, 3175, Australia Milwaukee Tool (New Zealand) 274 Church Street, Penrose, Auckland, 1061, New Zealand DESIGNED BY MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP. 961015528-01(A)