OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Cat. No.
M12 FIW38, M12 FIWF120),:3
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
 GENERAL POWER TOOL ‡Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
SAFETY WARNINGS turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
WARNING Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and speci¿ca-
result in personal injury.
‡Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
tions provided with this power tool. Failure to balance at all times. This enables better control
follow all instructions listed below may result in of the power tool in unexpected situations.
electric shock, ¿re and/or serious injury. Save all ‡Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
warnings and instructions for future reference. jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-oper- can be caught in moving parts.
ated (cordless) power tool. ‡If devices are provided for the connection of
WORK AREA SAFETY dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
‡Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or these are connected and properly used. Use of
dark areas invite accidents. dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
‡Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- ‡Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
spheres, such as in the presence of Àammable of tools allow you to become complacent and
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can
which may ignite the dust or fumes. cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
‡Keep children and bystanders away while operat- POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose ‡Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
control. tool for your application. The correct power tool
ELECTRICAL SAFETY will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
‡Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never it was designed.
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any ‡Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
tools. Unmodi¿ed plugs and matching outlets will controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
reduce risk of electric shock. repaired.
‡Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded ‡Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric the power tool before making any adjustments,
shock if your body is earthed or grounded. changing accessories, or storing power tools.
‡Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi- Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the starting the power tool accidentally.
risk of electric shock. ‡Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
‡Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. power tool or these instructions to operate the
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase of untrained users.
the risk of electric shock. ‡Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
‡When operating a power tool outdoors, use an for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of breakage of parts and any other condition that
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,
electric shock. have the power tool repaired before use. Many
‡ If operating a power tool in a damp location is accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
unavoidable, use a residual current device tools.
(RCD) protected supply. Use of a RCD reduces ‡Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
the risk of electric shock. maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
PERSONAL SAFETY ‡Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
‡Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use etc. in accordance with these instructions,
common sense when operating a power tool. Do taking into account the working conditions and
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
the inÀuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A for operations different from those intended could
moment of inattention while operating power tools result in a hazardous situation.
may result in serious personal injury. ‡Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
‡Use personal protective equipment. Always and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or control of the tool in unexpected situations.
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
will reduce personal injuries.
‡Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch ‡Recharge only with the charger speci¿ed by the
is in the off-position before connecting to power manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying of battery pack may create a risk of ¿re when used
the tool. Carrying power tools with your ¿nger on with another battery pack.
the switch or energizing power tools that have the ‡Use power tools only with speci¿cally designated
switch on invites accidents. battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and ¿re.

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‡When battery pack is not in use, keep it away ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY RULES
from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, To reduce the risk of fire, personal
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, WARNING injury, and product damage due to
that can make a connection from one terminal a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack or
to another. Shorting the battery terminals together charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them.
may cause burns or a ¿re. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater,
‡Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact ac- bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
cidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. SYMBOLOGY
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
‡Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-
V Volts

aged or modi¿ed. Damaged or modi¿ed batteries Direct Current

may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in ¿re,
explosion or risk of injury. No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
‡Do not expose a battery pack or tool to ¿re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to ¿re or tem- Impacts per Minute Under Load (IPM)
perature above 130°C (265°F) may cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge Read operator's manual.
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range speci¿ed in the instructions. Charging Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM).
improperly or at temperatures outside the speci¿ed This product meets applicable
range may damage the battery and increase the risk regulatory requirements.
of ¿re. Do not dispose of electric tools
SERVICE together with household waste
‡Have your power tool serviced by a quali¿ed material. Electric tools and electronic
repair person using only identical replacement equipment that have reached the end
of their life must be collected
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power separately and returned to an
tool is maintained. environmentally compatible recycling
‡Never service damaged battery packs. Service facility.
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers. SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR Cat. No. ...M12 FIW38, M12 FIWF120),:3
IMPACT WRENCH RPM........................................................... 0 - 2700
‡Hold the power tool by insulated gripping IPM ............................................................ 0 - 3200
surfaces, when performing an operation where Volts..........................................................1 2 V DC
the fastener may contact hidden wiring. Battery type ................................................. M12™
Fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make Charger type................................................ M12™
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and Fastening torque/ Nut-busting torque.........339 Nm
could give the operator an electric shock. Recommended ambient
‡ Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. Expo- Operating Wemperature.......................0°C to 52°C
sure to noise can cause hearing loss.
‡Use only sockets and other accessories spe- ASSEMBLY
ci¿cally designed for use on impact wrenches Recharge only with the charger
and drivers. Other sockets and accessories might WARNING speci¿ ed for the battery. For spe-
shatter or break causing injury. ci¿c charging instructions, read the operator’s
‡ Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry manual supplied with your charger and battery.
important information. If unreadable or missing, Removing/Inserting the Battery
contact a MILWAUKEE® service facility for a To remove the battery, push in the release buttons
replacement. and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other WARNING Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive To insert the battery, slide the pack into the body
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
‡lead from lead-based paint
‡crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
WARNING Only use accessories speci¿cally
recommended for this tool. Others
masonry products, and may be hazardous.
‡arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated Use only sockets and other accessories VSHFL¿-
lumber. cally designed for use on impact wrenches and
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on drivers. Other sockets and accessories might
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your shatter or break causing injury.
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
¿lter out microscopic particles.

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 Attaching and Removing Accessories OPERATION
3/8" and 1/2" Friction Ring Always remove battery pack before
WARNING changing or removing accesso-
(Cat. No. M12 FIW38 and M12 FIWF12)
1. Use only the appropriate size Square Drive Sockets. ries. Only use accessories speci¿cally recom-
2. To attach a socket, align the accessory with the mended for this tool. Others may be hazardous.
anvil and push it ¿rmly over the retaining ring. To reduce the risk of injury, always wear safety
3. To remove the accessory, pull the accessory o goggles or glasses with side shields.
the anvil. Fuel Gauge
To determine the amount of charge left in the bat-
tery, pull the trigger. The Fuel Gauge will light up for
1/2" Pin Detent 2-3 seconds.
&DW1R0),:3 To signal the end of charge, 1 light on the fuel gauge
8VHRQO\WKHDSSURSULDWHVL]H6TXDUH'ULYH6RFNHWV will Àash for 2-3 seconds.
7RDWWDFKDVRFNHWDOLJQWKHKROHLQWKHDFFHVVRU\ Using the Drive Control
ZLWKWKHGHWHQWSLQRQWKHDQYLO+ROGWKHGHWHQW The drive control button is used
SLQ LQ ZKLOH SXVKLQJ WKH VRFNHW RQWR WKH DQYLO to adjust the rotation speed Speed Indicator
The detent pin will snap into place in the hole to (RPM) for the application.
VHFXUHWKHVRFNHW To select the drive control
 7RUHPRYHWKHVRFNHWLQVHUWDQDLORURWKHUWKLQ mode:
REMHFW LQWR WKH KROH LQ WKH DFFHVVRU\ DQG SUHVV 1. Pull and release the trigger
LQWKHGHWHQWSLQ3XOOWKHDFFHVVRU\RႇWKHDQYLO to turn on the tool. The cur-
rent indicator is lit.
2. Press the drive control but-
ton to cycle through the Drive
Control
4 modes. When the desired Auto Shut Button
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION mode indicator is lit, begin O Mode
work.
7 * In Auto Shut O Mode, the tool Mode RPM
&DW1R0),:
 will drive forward at a reduced
6 1 0-1200
RPM until the torque is
1 achieved. In reverse the tool 2 0-1800
will operate at full RPM to re-
move fasteners at full torque. 3 0-2700
0-2700
5 9 Using the Control Switch
2
The control switch may be set to three positions:
forward, reverse and lock. Due to a lockout mecha-
nism, the control switch can only be adjusted when
the ON/OFF switch is not pressed. Always allow the
motor to come to a complete stop before using the
4 3 control switch.

Push for Push for

Forward Reverse
 %HOWFOLS
 &RQWURO
switch  0RGHGULYHFRQWURO PUSH TO CENTRE TO LOCK
 +DQGOH  )ULFWLRQULQJ 1. For forward (clockwise) rotation, push the control
 7ULJJHU &DW1R0),:) switch in the direction shown. Check the direction
 /('  6TXDUHGULYHwith of rotation before use.
 )ULFWLRQULQJ&DW pin detent 2. For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation, push the
1R0),: &DW1R0),:3 control switch in the direction shown. Check the
direction of rotation before use.
3. To lock the trigger, push the control switch to the
center position. The trigger will not work when the
control switch is in the locked position.
Always remove the battery pack before performing
maintenance, changing accessories, storing the
tool and any time the tool is not in use.

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Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed Cleaning
These tools may be operated at any speed from 0 Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep handles
to full speed. clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild
 To start the tool, pull the trigger. soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain clean-
NOTE: A LED is turned on when the trigger is ing agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and
pulled. other insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline,
 To vary the driving speed, simply increase or turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated
decrease pressure on the trigger. The further the cleaning solvents, ammonia and household deter-
trigger is pulled, the greater the speed. gents containing ammonia. Never use Àammable or
 To stop the tool, release the trigger and the electric combustible solvents around tools.
brake stops the tool instantly. Repairs
Impacting Techniques For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger
The longer a bolt, screw, or nut is impacted, the to the nearest service center.
tighter it will become. To help prevent damaging the ACCESSORIES
fasteners or workpieces, avoid excessive impact-
ing. Be particularly careful when impacting smaller WARNING Use only recommended accesso-
ries. Others may be hazardous.
fasteners because they require less impacting to
reach optimum torque. For a complete listing of accessories, go online to
Practice with various fasteners, noting the length of www.milwaukeetools.com.au/
time required to reach the desired torque. Check the www.milwaukeetools.co.nz or contact a distributor
tightness with a hand-torque wrench. If the fasteners or service centre.
are too tight, reduce the impacting time. If they are
not tight enough, increase the impacting time.
Oil, dirt, rust or other matter on the threads or under
the head of the fastener affects the degree of tight-
ness.
The torque required to loosen a fastener averages
75% to 80% of the tightening torque, depending on
the condition of the contacting surfaces.
On light gasket jobs, run each fastener down to a
relatively light torque and use a hand torque wrench
for ¿nal tightening.
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
properly, 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 Àow inside them.

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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 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 279 624)
or visit www.milwaukeetools.com.au / www.milwaukeetools.co.nz.

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