Milwaukee M12 / M18 LED Work Light Operator's Manual
Cat. No. M12 T LED, M18 T LED
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. When using electric appliances, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
- WARNING Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
- Before using the work light, read this operator's manual, your battery pack and charger operator's manual, and all labels on the battery pack, charger and work light.
- To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used near children.
- WARNING The lens gets very hot during use. To reduce the risk of burns, do not touch hot lens.
- Store idle work light out of reach of children. Warm work lights can become hazardous in the hands of children.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Batteries must be recharged only with the charger specified by MILWAUKEE®. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.
- Use work light only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.
- When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from 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 sparks, burns, or a fire.
- Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information.
- The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be replaced by the manufacturer or his service agent or a similar qualified person.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOLOGY
⚠️ | Warning |
V | Volts |
DC | Direct Current |
[Read Manual] | Read Operator's Manual |
[Indoor Use] | Indoor use |
[Do Not Stare] | Do not stare into light. |
[Class III] | Class III protection |
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). This product meets applicable regulatory requirements.
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.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
A diagram labels the parts of the work light:
- 1. Bezel assembly
- 2. On/Off button
- 3. Magnet
- 4. Hook
- 5. Pivot head
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. | M12 T LED / M18 T LED |
Volts | 12V / 18 V DC |
Watts | 4 W / 3.7 W |
Charger Type | M18™ |
Use only MILWAUKEE® M12 or M18 Li-Ion battery packs.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY RULES
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 charge non-rechargeable batteries.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING Recharge only with the charger specified for the battery. For specific charging instructions, read the operator's manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Inserting/Removing Battery Pack
Insert the battery pack by sliding battery pack into the body of the tool. Insert the battery pack until the battery latches lock.
To remove the battery pack, press in both battery latches and slide the battery pack off of the tool.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, do not look directly into the light when the work light is on.
Adjusting the Pivot Head
M12 T LED
The pivot head can pivot to a range of 90°; with detents every 15°. Pivot head to desired position. Allow the detent to snap into place. Do not forcibly pivot the head.
M18 T LED
The pivot head can pivot to a range of 135°; with detents every 10°. Pivot head to desired position. Allow the detent to snap into place. Do not forcibly pivot the head.
OPERATION
To turn on the work light, press the ON/OFF button. To turn off the work light, press the ON/OFF button again.
Hook (M18 T LED)
To use the hanging hook, press in the hook joint. Pull the hook out.
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.
Maintain Work Light
Keep your work light, battery pack and charger in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program. If the work light does not work properly, return the work light to a MILWAUKEE® service facility for evaluation and repair.
Cleaning
Keep tool handles clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool, battery pack and charger 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.
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, refer to your MILWAUKEE® Electric Tool catalogue or go online to milwaukeetool.com.au / milwaukeetool.co.nz or contact a distributor. To obtain a catalogue, contact your local distributor or a service centre.
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 Duty™. 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.