overheat Troubleshooting

Overheating / shuts down on the Milwaukee M18 Fuel

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The projector overheats and shuts down, usually from a blocked air filter or a failing cooling fan.

How to fix Overheating / shuts down

Let the tool cool

Stop using the tool and allow it to cool for 30 minutes.

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Difficulty: ★ Est. 30 min

Clear ventilation

Clear dust from the tool's ventilation slots.

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Difficulty: ★ Est. 5 min

Replacement parts for the Milwaukee M18 Fuel

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