Milwaukee Rotary Hammer - Manual (Page 6)

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TOOL ASSEMBLY
To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug tool before attaching
or removing accessories or making adjustments. Use only specifi -
cally recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous.
WARNING
Adjusting the Spade Side Handle (Cat. No. 5337-20, 5339-20 only)
The spade side handle is provided on demolition hammers only. Do not use
the spade side handle on Rotary Hammers.
1. Slightly loosen the spade side handle by turning the spade side handle
adjusting knob counterclockwise.
2. Rotate the spade side handle to the desired position. The handle can be
moved to the left or right of the tool, as well as forward or backward.
3. Securely tighten the spade side handle adjusting knob.
Adjusting the Straight Side Handle
Screw the straight side handle into one of three positions (top, left side, or
right side). Tighten securely.
WARNING
Installing Bits and Chisels
WARNING
1. Clean and grease the bit or chisel shank.
2. Insert the bit or chisel into the nose of the tool.
3. Rotate the bit or chisel slowly until it aligns with the locking mecha-
nism.
4. Push the bit or chisel into the tool until it locks (Fig. 2).
5. Pull on the bit or chisel to verify that it is locked into place.
6. To remove, pull the bit release collar toward the rear of the tool and
remove the bit or chisel.
Installing Hammer Chisels
Always clean and grease the chisel shank before inserting the chisel into the
tool. Inspect the shank to make sure it is not "mushroomed", as described
in "Maintaining Hammer Chisels". Always make sure that the chisel is in
good working condition before use.
Spline shank
Cat. No. 5340-20 only
Round hex shank
Cat. No. 5340-20 only
Hex shank
Cat. No. 5337-20 only
NOTE: To reduce the risk of damage to the bit lock, do not use round hex
shank bits in the 5337-20. Only use hex shank bits in this tool.
1. Clean and grease the bit or chisel shank.
2. Pull out the bit lock and rotate it 180°.
3. Insert the bit or chisel into the nose of the tool (Fig. 1)
NOTE: When using hex (on cat. no. 5337-20) or hex/round (on cat. no.
5340-20) bits or chisels, the notch in the shank must face toward the
bottom of the nosepiece of the tool.
4. Lock the bit or chisel by pulling out the bit lock and rotating it 180°.
5. Pull on the bit or chisel to verify that it is locked into place.
6. To remove, rotate the bit lock 180° and remove the bit or chisel.
NOTE: Use caution when handling hot bits and chisels.
SDS Max shank
Cat. No. 5339-20,
5342-20
Round hex shank
(Cat. No. 5340-20)
Hex shank
(Cat. No. 5337-20)
To reduce the risk of injury when hammering with rotation, always
use the straight side handle when using this tool. Always brace
or hold securely.
To reduce the risk of injury when hammering with or without rota-
tion, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields.
To reduce the risk of injury, use only specifi cally recommended
MILWAUKEE hammer chisels. Others may damage tool.