Extending and maintaining battery pack life – Milwaukee 6560 Series User Manual

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Direct Current

Properly Recycle

Nickel Cadmium

Batteries

Cat. No.

6560 Series

48-59-0255

Battery

Charger

Volts

12/14.4 DC

120 AC

Symbology

Specifications

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc.

1. Carriage Frame
2. Plunger
3. Plunger rod
4. Plunger rod handle
5. Battery pack
6. Battery pack release buttons
7. Trigger
8. Rod release trigger
9. Trigger lock
10. Quart capacity carriage frame
11. 20 oz. capacity barrel frame

Cat. No. 6560-21

Cat. No. 6560-24

Cat. No. 6560-23

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. Keep hands out of the plunger and plunger rod area of the caulk gun.

Fingers can be pinched between the tube holder and the plunger.

2. Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If unreadable

or missing, contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free replacement.

BATTERY PACK CARE AND USE

EXTENDING AND MAINTAINING

BATTERY PACK LIFE

Charge the new battery pack

overnight before use to allow

the cells to become fully

charged. New battery packs are not fully

charged. Two to ten normal charging/

discharging cycles may be required be-

fore the pack can take its maximum charge.

Never completely discharge

the battery pack. MILWAUKEE

battery packs do not develop a

"memory" when charged after only a par-

tial discharge. Taping-on triggers or leav-

ing work lights on for extended periods

to completely discharge the battery pack

will reduce its life by upsetting the electro-

chemical balance and can result in short-

circuiting of the battery.

Do not charge batteries in hot

or cold places (below 40°F (5°C)

or above 105°F (40°C)). Temperature

extremes reduce the ability for battery pack

cells to hold a charge. Do not store batter-

ies where the temperature may exceed

120°F (50°C), such as in a vehicle or metal

building during the summer.
To avoid overheating to a battery pack,

allow cordless tools cool down be-

tween high torque drilling/cutting

applications. The increased energy dis-

charge rate will heat the battery pack cells

faster than the cells can release the heat.

This could damage the cells.
After use, allow a hot battery pack to

cool to room temperature before inserting

it into the charger. If a hot battery is put on

a charger, charging will not begin until the

battery has cooled to a safe temperature.

See your charger manual for more infor-

mation on charging temperatures. Charg-

ing a hot battery will damage the cells.
Never forcibly heat up or cool down

batteries. This will damage some cells in

the pack, causing them to not be able to hold

a charge.

Remove the battery pack from the tool

for charging when the tool can no

longer perform its intended function

(i.e., drilling, cutting, etc.).

Leave the battery pack on the

charger after it has reached a full

charge; the pack will continue to re-

ceive a trickle charge to ensure capacity

is maintained.
Occasionally (once a week) leave the

batteries on the charger overnight to

help maintain cell balance.
Do not store the battery on the

charger (for more than 24 hours); this

could reduce battery life.
Never leave batteries on chargers

where power interruptions are com-

mon. Damage to the battery cells could

occur.

Store batteries at room tem-

perature away from moisture.

Do not store in damp locations

where corrosion of terminals may occur.
Do not submerge your battery or cord-

less tools in water. This will damage the

battery and tool.
Charge unused batteries overnight

at least every six months to maximize

battery life. Unused batteries discharge

at a rate of about 1% per day and will be

fully discharged after six months. For bat-

teries stored for a long time, two to ten

normal charging cycles may be required

before the pack is fully charged.
Do not use oil or solvents to clean or

lubricate your battery pack. The plastic

casing will become brittle and crack, caus-

ing a risk of injury.

MILWAUKEE battery packs will operate for many years and/or hundreds of cycles when

they are used, charged, and stored according to these instructions. Properly using,

charging, and storing your battery pack can greatly extend its life.

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