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• Read all the instructions before using the
appliance.
• To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision
is necessary when an appliance is used near
children.
• Do not use outdoors.
• For a rechargeable appliance - Use only the char-
ger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
• For an appliance with a replaceable lamp -
always unplug or remove battery pack before
replacing the lamp. See "Specifications" for
replacement bulbs.
• Know your work light. Read this manual care-
fully to learn your work light's applications and
limitations as well as potential hazards associ-
ated with this type of tool.
• Batteries must be recharged only with the
charger specifi ed by the manufacturer. A char-
ger that may be suitable for one type of battery
may create a risk of fi re when used with another
battery.
• Use work light only with specifi cally desig-
nated battery pack. Use of any other batteries
may create a risk of fi re.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from metal objects like: paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws, or other small metal
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
objects that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery termi-
nals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fi re.
• Never insert bulbs other than MILWAUKEE
bulbs in the bulb socket. Bulbs other than
MILWAUKEE bulbs may cause short circuit of
battery and personal injury.
• Warning - The lens gets very hot during use. To
reduce the risk of burns, do not touch hot lens.
• Store idle work light out of reach of children.
Warm work lights can become hazardous in the
hands of children.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
replacement.
Before using the work light, read this operator's manual, your battery pack and charger operator's manual,
and all labels on the battery pack, charger and work light.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Volts DC
18
12
Cat. No.
49-24-0171
49-24-0145
Specifi cations
Replacement Bulbs
49-81-0030
49-81-0020
For use with Battery Packs:
48-11-1815, 48-11-1828 18 V Li-Ion or equivalent
48-11-2401 12 V Li-Ion or equivalent
WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. When
using electric appliances, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 1
Inserting/Removing Battery Pack
Insert the battery pack by sliding battery pack into
the body of the tool. Insert the battery pack until
the battery latches lock.
To remove the battery pack, press in both battery
latches and slide the battery pack off of the tool.
Adjusting the Pivot Head
Cat. No. 49-24-0145 - The pivot head can pivot to
a range of 90°; with detents every 15°. Pivot head
to desired position. Allow the detent to snap into
place. Do not forcibly pivot the head.
Cat. No. 49-24-0171 - The pivot head can pivot to
a range of 135°; with detents every 10°. Pivot head
to desired position. Allow the detent to snap into
place. Do not forcibly pivot the head.
WARNING To reduce the
risk of injury, do not look directly into the light
when the work light is on.
WARNING Recharge only
with the charger specifi ed for the battery.
For specifi c charging instructions, read the
operator’s manual supplied with your charger
and battery.
Fig. 2
Bulb
Aluminum heat sink
5. Gently rotate the bulb counter clockwise and pull
out.
To install new bulb, follow above directions in
reverse.
NOTE: Use a soft cloth when installing bulbs. Direct
contact with oils or other contamination can shorten
the life of bulbs.
WARNING To reduce the
risk of injury and damage, never insert bulbs
other than the recommended MILWAUKEE
replacement bulb in the bulb socket. Other
bulbs will over heat!
WARNING To reduce the
risk of injury, DO NOT operate work light
without bezel assembly in place. Bulb does
get hot. Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing bulbs. Always allow
the work light to cool for at least 10 minutes
before replacing the bulb.
Pull forward
Cat. No. 49-24-0171
Direct Current
Symbology
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
OPERATION
To turn on the work light, press the ON/OFF but-
ton. To turn off the work light, press the ON/OFF
button again.
Hook (Cat. No. 49-24-0171)
To use the hanging hook, press in the hook joint.
Pull the hook out.
Press
Pull out
Fig. 3
Replacing the Bulb
1. Remove battery pack before changing bulb.
2. Unscrew the bezel assembly on pivot head by
turning counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bezel assembly.
4. For Cat. No. 49-24-0171, pull the aluminum heat
sink forward.
1. Bezel assembly
2. On/Off button
3. Magnet
4. Hook
5. Pivot head
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For work light 49-24-0171, use replacement bulb
49-81-0030.
For work light 49-24-0145, use replacement bulb
49-81-0020.
On Cat. No. 49-24-0171, a spare bulb can be
stored behind the aluminum heat sink.
See your nearest MILWAUKEE Retailer or Service
Center to obtain replacement bulbs.
ACCESSORIES
For a complete listing of accessories refer to your
MILWAUKEE Electric Tool catalog or go online to
www.milwaukeetool.com. To obtain a catalog, con-
tact your local distributor or a service center listed
on the back cover of this operator’s manual.
WARNING Always remove
battery pack before changing or removing
accessories. Only use accessories specifi -
cally recommended for this tool. Others may
be hazardous.