Milwaukee® Introduces Industry’s Most Portable Drain Cleaners.

PROVIDING THE benefits of both handheld and floor-mounted drain cleaning machines, the Drain CLEANER’s simple cordless setup, as well as its new-to-world design, deliver game-changing productivity for plumbers and contractors cleaning sinks, tubs, and other small drain lines up to 8 m long.

“Drain cleaners are essential tools for plumbers and facility maintenance crews, but current tools on the market are difficult to operate and maneuver due to cords, overall weight, and exposed spinning drums,” said Jochen Herterich, Sr. product manager for Milwaukee Tool. “The simple cordless setup of the M12^™ Drain Cleaner frees users from the hassle of wrestling with cords, carrying extension cords, or spending time looking for outlets – allowing them to get back to the job at hand. In addition, this is the only handheld unit with a fixed drum shield to protect the fixture and user from the spinning drum. When we combine these cordless benefits with our new-to-world design, we’re able to truly provide a level of productivity that these users have never experienced before.”

Powered by any Milwaukee^® M12^™ REDLITHIUM-ION^™ battery, the new tools provides best-in-class performance without the cord. The REDLITHIUM-ION^™ battery pack delivers more work per charge and more work over pack life, maintaining power under load better than corded competitors. In addition, eliminating the cord increases productivity and safety for the user by providing instant set-up, and reducing the risk of electroshock hazards associated with AC tools in wet environments.

Typically, one of the biggest annoyances of this job is the potential for the fully exposed spinning drum to come into contact with the fixture or user. By designing a fixed shield around the drum, Milwaukee^® has eliminated this potential, making operation safer for the user and surrounding materials.

For easier cable feed, users can rest the tool on its flat base, freeing up a hand which is typically used to hold the tool. Weighing in at 4.2 kg, the M12^™ Drain Cleaner is also the lightest 60 mm drain line machine. The tool’s proprietary drum shield and light weight make it the easiest hand machine for overhead, below the waist, and confined space use.

Milwaukee^® will also launch a line of drain cables compatible with the M12^™ Drain Cleaners and other professional drain cleaning machines. Capable of carrying power all the way through the end, and with the ability to maneuver the tightest bends, the new drain cables are the best mix of strength and flexibility. In addition, the cables’ solid polymer core will not rust.

Milwaukee^® is committed to improving ergonomics and productivity for plumbers and contractors by offering them the ability to perform an entire job on one battery system. The M12^™ Drain Cleaners are compatible with the entire M12^™ system, now offering over 60 cordless Lithium-Ion products. The M12^™ platform is the largest sub-compact system in the industry, offering innovative portable solutions.

Specifications:

M12^™ Drain Cleaner with Ø6 mm spiral cable (M12 BDC6-202C)

• Capacity: 7.6 m of Ø6 or Ø8 mm cable
• Speed: 0 – 500 RPM
• Removable inner drum: Yes
• LED light: Yes
• Weight: 4.2 kg (with cable and battery)

Includes: M12^™ Drain Cleaner, Ø6 mm x 7.6 m inner core bulb head cable with inner drum, 22.5 l Drain Cleaner storage bucket, 2x M12™ REDLITHIUM-ION™ compact battery pack and charger

M12^™ Drain Cleaner with Ø8 mm spiral cable (M12 BDC8-202C)

• Capacity: 7.6 m of Ø6 or Ø8 mm cable
• Speed: 0 – 500 RPM
• Removable inner drum: Yes
• LED light: Yes
• Weight: 4.8 kg (with cable and battery)

Includes: M12™ Drain Cleaner, Ø8 mm x 7.6 m inner core bulb head cable with inner drum, 22.5 l Drain Cleaner storage bucket, 2x M12™ REDLITHIUM-ION™ compact battery pack and charger

Cables Sizes:

• Ø8 mm x 7.6 m Bulb head cable (48532571)
• Ø8 mm x 7.6 m Drop head cable (48532572)
• Ø6 mm x 7.6 m Bulb head cable (48532573)
• Ø6 mm x 7.6 m Drop head cable (48532574)
• Ø8 mm x 7.6 m Bulb head cable w/drum (48532581)
• Ø8 mm x 7.6 m Drop head cable w/drum (48532582)
• Ø6 mm x 7.6 m Bulb head cable w/drum (48532583)
• Ø6 mm x 7.6 m Drop head cable w/drum (48532584)

To find out more about the M12 BDC, see video footage of it in action or find your nearest store, please visit www.milwaukeetool.eu

NOTES TO EDITORS

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The process is completed with the delivery of heavy-duty power tools and accessories that professional users need and demand. Quality has built Milwaukee^®’s reputation since 1924, and continues to be the driving force behind its growth.