To keep your Milwaukee M18 FTR Router battery pack performing its best and lasting longer, follow these key maintenance and storage tips:
- Recharge Before Use: If the battery pack has been sitting unused for a while, give it a full charge before you start using it.
- Avoid Extreme Heat: Keep the battery away from temperatures above 50°C (122°F), and avoid direct sunlight to prevent any performance issues.
- Keep Contacts Clean: Regularly clean the contacts on both the charger and the battery pack to ensure a good connection and proper function.
- Optimal Charging Practices: After each use, fully charge your battery pack to maximize its life. Once charged, remove the battery from the charger.
- Storage Best Practices:
- Store your battery pack in a cool, dry place, ideally below 27°C, and away from moisture.
- Aim to store the battery pack with a charge level between 30% and 50%.
- If you store the battery for more than six months, recharge it as usual to maintain its performance.
- Battery Pack Protection: If your Milwaukee M18 FTR Router experiences high torque, binding, stalling, or a short circuit, the tool may vibrate and shut off to protect the battery. To reset, just 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.
- Transporting Lithium Batteries: When transporting lithium-ion batteries, always adhere to local, national, and international regulations. Protect the battery terminals, secure the pack to prevent movement, and do not transport any batteries that are cracked or leaking.
Following these guidelines will help you get the most out of your Milwaukee M18 FTR Router battery pack, ensuring reliable performance for all your projects.