Milwaukee Tool 5446-21 - Manual (Page 4)

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Selecting Hammering Speed
1. To increase the Hammering speed (2840 blows
per second), move the hammer speed control se-
lector to the large hammer. Use the high hammer
speed for harder materials, such as concrete.
2. To decrease the Hammering speed (2200 blows
per second), move the hammer speed control
selector to the small hammer. Use the low ham-
mer speed for softer materials, such as brick.
Starting and Stopping
1. Insert the accessory
2. Select the mode and hammering speed.
3. Position the tool on the workpiece.
4. Grasp both handles fi rmly (trigger handle and
either the spade handle or straight handle).
5. To start the tool, grasp the handles fi rmly and
pull the trigger. Always hold the tool securely
using two handles and maintain control.
6. Use only enough pressure to hold the tool in
place, engage the hammering mechanism, and
prevent the tip of the chisel from wandering.
This tool has been designed to achieve top
performance with only moderate pressure. Let
the tool do the work.
NOTE: To engage the hammering mechanism,
maintain pressure on the bit/chisel. When pres-
sure is released, hammering stops.
7. To stop the tool, release the trigger. Make sure
the tool comes to a complete stop before laying
the tool down.
Chiseling
When chiseling or chipping, hold the tool at an
angle to the work area. For best performance, work
from a corner or close the edge of the work and
break off a small area at a time.
Drilling
When drilling deep holes, the speed may begin to
drop off. Pull the bit partially out of the hole while
the tool is running to help clear dust.
NOTE: Do not use water to settle the dust since
it will clog the bit fl utes and tend to make the bit
bind in the hole.
If a bit binds:
If the bit should bind, a built in, nonadjustable slip
clutch prevents the bit from turning when the tool
is held or braced securely. If this occurs
1. Turn off and unplug the tool.
2. Free the bit from the workpiece.
3. Clear debris from the hole.
4. Begin drilling again.
If a hammer iron gets stuck:
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Pull out bit lock and rotate it 180°.
3. Pull the tool off of the stuck accessory.
4. Remove the accessory from the workpiece.
Locking Trigger (Cat. No. 5446-21 only)
1. To lock on the trigger, pull the trigger and press
the lock button. Release the trigger.
2. To unlock the trigger, pull and release the trig-
ger.
Power and Service Indicators
When the tool is plugged in, the Power Indicator will
light. Unplug the tool before changing accessories
or making adjustments.
When the tool is in need of service (for example,
brushes need to be changed), the Service Indica-
tor will light. Stop using the tool and return it to the
nearest MILWAUKEE service facility for repairs.
Operating and Operator Force
Position the tool, grasp the handles fi rmly and pull
the trigger. Always hold the tool securely using both
handles to maintain control.
These hammers feature the Anti-Vibration System
to provide the operator with comfort without sacrifi c-
ing power or performance. Insulating elements ab-
sorb vibration when hammering and drilling. Ideal
operator force compresses the handle slightly
and allows the tool to work aggressively while the
handle provides maximum vibration dampening.
Excessive operator force compresses the handle
too far and reduces the vibration dampening. Users
will be able to feel the difference and should adjust
the force to the handle accordingly.
A smooth, even fl ow of dust indicates the proper
drilling rate. If the speed begins to drop off when
drilling large or deep holes, pull the bit partially out
of the hole while the tool is running to help clear
dust. Do not use water to settle the dust since it
will clog the bit fl utes and tend to make the bit
bind in the hole. If the bit should bind, a built-in,
non-adjustable slip clutch prevents the bit from
turning. If this occurs, stop the tool, free the bit
and begin again.
Do not let the bit spin in the hole without cutting. Do
not attempt to drill through steel reinforcing rods.
Both actions will damage the carbide.
Cold Hammering
If the hammer is stored for a long period of time or
at cold temperatures, the lubrication may become
stiff and the tool may not hammer initially or the
hammering may be weak. If this happens:
1. Insert a chisel into the tool.
2. Pull the trigger and apply the chisel against a
scrap piece of concrete.
3. Turn the tool On and Off every few seconds.
After 15 seconds to 2 minutes, the tool will start
hammering normally. The colder the hammer is,
the longer it will take to warm up.
WARNING Use MILWAUKEE core bits.
Do not use LHS (Large Hole System) Com-
ponents with these rotary hammers. The bits
could fail, breaking apart at the threaded stud
and causing injury and property damage.
Using Rotary Percussion Core Bits
Core bits are useful for drilling larger holes for
conduit and pipe. MILWAUKEE Heavy-Duty Core
Bits have heat-treated steel bodies with durable
carbide tips. These core bits are specially designed
for fast, accurate drilling with combined hammering
and rotary action.
1. Clean and lubricate the threads on the adapter
and core bit to make later removal easier. Screw
the threaded end of the adapter into the rear of
the core bit.
2. Push the guide plate onto the pointed end of the
center pin. Insert the center pin and guide plate
assembly into the core bit. Be sure the small end
of the center pin is securely placed into the hole
in the center of the core bit (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5
3. Insert the adapter into the nose of the tool. Set
the action selector to the hammering with rotation
setting.
4. Press the center pin fi rmly against your center
mark, hold the tool fi rmly and pull the trigger.
NOTE: If a center pin and guide plate are not
available, use a template or notched board to
start the hole (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6
Drilling Large Diameter Holes with Core Bits
When drilling holes with large diameter core bits,
dust may build up in the cut and can cause the tool
to stall, bind, or cut slowly. By creating an opening
for the dust to escape, drilling time, bit stress, and
tool stress can be reduced.
1. Start the cut as normal.
2.Once the bit is firmly
established in the cut
(about 1/4" deep), re-
move the bit from the
cut (Fig. 7).
3. Remove the bit from the
tool.
4. Install a standard fl uted
bit, approximately 7/8" in
diameter, onto the tool.
5. Drill a perpendicular hole
through the kerf of the
large hole (Fig. 8).
• Depending on the loca-
tion of the work, the
hole should either break
through the other side of
the hole/fl oor or extend
4"-5" past the end of the
workpiece (such as into
the dirt below a concrete
slab).
• If dust builds up in the
hole, vacuum it out and
continue drilling.
• If drilling through a wall,
the hole for dust should
be drilled on the lowest
part of the large hole
kerf (Fig. 9) as the dust
will fall there when drill-
ing and can be evacu-
ated more easily.
6. Reinstall the core bit
and continue drilling
(Fig. 9 & 10). Dust and
debris will fall through
the hole and optimize
the cutting ability of the
bit.
NOTE: If unable to drill
a hole in the kerf, pull
back on the bit with the
hammer running (Fig. 11).
This will remove some of
the dust and debris from
the cut. Repeat this for
every inch of drilling. If
necessary, vacuum dust
and debris from the cut
and surrounding area.
Fig. 7
Cut approximately
1/4" deep with a
core bit.
Fig. 10
Side view
of slab
Fig. 11
Pull bit out as far as
possible once or twice
per inch drilled.
Fig. 8
Drill a hole
through the work.
Fig. 9
Dust and debris
will fall through
the hole.
Top view
5. After drilling to about the depth of the core bit
teeth, remove the center pin and guide plate
from the core bit. Resume drilling.
6. To change the core bit, hold the tool upwards,
pointing it away from your body, and run the tool
allowing rotation and impacting for about fi ve
seconds to loosen the core bit from the adapter
shank.
NOTE: To make deeper holes, remove the core
bit, break and remove the core. Resume drilling.
When drilling long or deep holes, after each inch
of penetration pull the bit partially out of the hole
while the tool is running, to help clear dust from
the bit fl utes. Dust can clog the bit fl utes and can
make the bit bind in the hole. If this occurs, stop
the tool, free the bit and begin again.