TIPS
Whenever you use tools, there are a number of precautions that you need to take to stay safe.
- Wear the proper safety equipment. You want to protect your eyes, ears, hands, feet, lungs, and more. Don’t neglect to wear the gear you need for the job you’re doing.
- Use the right tool. Never use a tool for any purpose other than the one for which it was designed.
- Read and understand all instructions. Many tools have features and functions that aren’t obvious. Always read the owner’s manual so you know exactly what a tool is capable of as well as how to use it properly.
- Inspect your tool before using it. Whether it’s manual or powered, check the tool to make sure all the parts are secure and it functions as expected.
- Keep your tools clean. Clean tools work more efficiently, which makes them safer.
- Keep your work area clean. A cluttered work area is a dangerous work area.
- Keep up with tool maintenance. While some tools are virtually maintenance-free, others require regular upkeep. Make sure you care for your tools so they not only operate safely but also last longer.
FAQ
Q. How did Milwaukee Tool get its start?
A. Over 100 years ago, Henry Ford commissioned a Wisconsin manufacturer named A. H. Petersen to develop a compact version of a 1/4-inch power drill. Petersen successfully created the first industrial drill that was light enough to be held in one hand. At just 5 pounds, the Hole-Shooter was a success. Petersen went on to found the A. H. Petersen Company with business partner Albert F. Siebert. After a fire put the young company out of business, Siebert purchased the company’s surviving assets at auction and reopened as Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation.
Q. Who owns Milwaukee Tool?
A. Currently, Milwaukee Tool is owned by Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd., a global manufacturer of home improvement products that’s based in Hong Kong. Besides Milwaukee, Techtronic Industries also owns companies such as Ryobi, Dirt Devil, Homelite, and AEG.
Q. What is Milwaukee One-Key?
A. Milwaukee One-Key is a premium feature that allows you to control every aspect of your tool usage via an app. You can set running speeds, torque, and even program a saw to automatically stop when you finish a cut. One-Key also allows you to track every One-Key tool you own, so you always know its exact location. Additionally, if a One-Key tool is ever stolen, you can disable it remotely, so it no longer functions.