To keep your Milwaukee M18 FTR Router battery pack in top condition and extend its life, follow these maintenance and storage tips:
- Charging Before Use: If the battery pack has been sitting unused, recharge it before you start your project.
- Avoid Extreme Temperatures: High temperatures can impact your battery's performance. Keep the battery away from direct sunlight and heat sources exceeding 50°C (122°F).
- Keep Contacts Clean: Make sure the contacts on both the charger and the battery pack are clean. This ensures a good connection for charging and power delivery.
- Optimal Charging Practices: Charge your battery fully after each use to maintain its health. Once charged, remove the battery from the charger to prevent overcharging.
- Storage Guidelines: Store your battery pack properly to prolong its lifespan.
- Find a storage location below 27°C and away from moisture.
- Store the battery when it's charged to between 30% and 50%.
- If you're storing the battery for more than six months, recharge it as usual every six months.
- Battery Pack Protection: The tool may shut off if it encounters high torque, binding, stalling, or short circuits. To reset, release the trigger. If the battery gets too hot, it will also shut down. In this case, place the battery on the charger to cool down and reset it.
- Transporting Lithium Batteries: When transporting lithium-ion batteries, comply with all local, national, and international regulations. Protect the battery terminals, secure the battery pack within the packaging to prevent movement, and do not transport damaged or leaking batteries. Following these guidelines will help you get the best performance and longevity from your Milwaukee M18 FTR Router battery pack.
