Questions and Answers for Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion XC Starter Kit with One 5.0Ah Battery and Charger

A:  The M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 6-1/2 in. Circular Saw does not feature an electric brake.

A:  Our M18™ 4-1/2" Cut-off/Grinder is not designed with a brushless motor. Thank you! - Social Team

A:  Quick lesson. 1/4 sheet sander is an orbital sander. The round one is a random orbital sander. You get a finer finish with a random orbit, it can also remove more material. With either one, you still need to do your final sanding by hand, with the grain.

A:  The battery you decide to use with this tool can vary depending on the battery you chose. For the M18 FUEL™ 6-1/2” Circular Saw we recommend using the M18™ REDLITHIUM™ XC5.0 Extended Capacity Battery Pack, which weighs 1.6 lbs . Thank you! - Social Team

A:  It is for both M18™ and M12™ batteries. - Social Team

A:  1 pound Ok

A:  Depends on the battery. With the lightest m18 battery (the cp1.5) you are looking at just under 3 pounds. With the biggest battery you would realistically want to use in a cordless sander (XC 3.0 to 5.0) you are looking at between 3.7-4.7 pounds. 

A:  depends on the battery size

A:  Hello! You can find a Service and Parts list for your tool on our website - https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Support/Manuals-and-Downloads or by calling 1-800-SAWDUST from 8:00am to 6:00pm CT, Monday-Friday. - Social Team

A:  Hello Doug - The orbital sander features a 7,000-12,000 variable speed dial, giving users more control over the tool's output to match the application's orbit speed. - Social Team

A:  Hi Dave, when paired with a masonry grinding disc this tool can complete that application.

A:  Yes when you pair the tool with an accessory such as 4 in. - 5 in. Surface Grinding Dust Shroud 49-40-6101.

A:  No, a dust collection option is not available from Milwaukee. Mike

A:  No place for it.