Bigger pilot-tipped bits are too aggressive for this drill. That's a big maybe because the drill slows down a lot once it gets to 2/4 battery dots, letting the bits get jammed. This is a nice light-duty 3/8" drill but it won't get the job done with 2x4s and pilot-tipped (screw) spade and auger bits bigger than 5/8", though safer with 1/2" spade bits. It blew through the 2x4 in moments with both the spade and auger bits. I switched to my cheap corded Ryobi 3/8" drill, using the same pilot & auger bits, on the top plate. I'll never get the job done at this rate and will likely kill the otherwise Milwaukee nice drill. I made sure to go really slow and apply no pressure, stopping and backing out the moment the drill got stopped. I didn't even get through the first of 3 of the 2x4s (thick top plate) and the battery read 2 out of 4 battery dots. I applied zero pressure, only letting the weight of the drill do the pushing. Then, I tried the Milwaukee with a 3/4" pilot-tipped auger bit and the same thing happened. This light-duty drill wasn't up to the job to tackle drilling holes in 2x4s for electrical work. I've used dozens of drills in my life as a career engineer and also as a handyman. I backed off the moment the drill bound up. I was applying no pressure and let the pilot tip do the work. I immediately stopped and let the drill cool down so I didn't do further damage. I could see the smoke in my headlamp in the attic. Then, the moment the spade hit, it began to bog down and smoke came out the back in seconds. The drill tapped the spade pilot tip in just fine. I put on a 3/4" pilot-tipped spade bit and began drilling through a 2x4 top plate in my house use the 1 speed setting for control/safety. Warranty Registration is not necessary to obtain the applicable warranty on a MILWAUKEE power tool product.I bought this combo kit and was super excited. If during normal use the LED or LED Bulb fails, the part will be replaced free of charge. The warranty period for the LED in the LED Work Light and the LED Upgrade Bulb for the Work Light is the lifetime of the product subject to the limitations above. Compact Quiet Compressor, M12™ Laser Levels, 165’ Laser Detector, M12™ 23GA Pin Nailer, M18 FUEL™ ¼” Blind Rivet Tool w/ ONE-KEY™, M12 FUEL™ Low Speed Tire Buffer, and the M18 FUEL™ Dual Action Random Orbital Polishers is three (3) years from the date of purchase. Anvil Controlled Torque Impact Wrench w/ ONE-KEY™, M18 FUEL™ 1” High Torque Impact Wrench w/ ONE-KEY™, M18 FUEL™ 2 Gal. The warranty period for the M18™ Compact Heat Gun, 8 Gallon Dust Extractor, M18™ Framing Nailers, M18 FUEL™ 1/2" Ext. The warranty period for the M18 FUEL™ 1” D-Handle High Torque Impact Wrenches, Drain Cleaning Cables, AIRSNAKE™ Drain Cleaning Air Gun Accessories, and REDLITHIUM™ USB Laser Levels is two (2) years from the date of purchase. **The warranty period for Job Site Radios, M12™ Power Port, M18™ Power Source, Jobsite Fan and Trade Titan™ Industrial Work Carts is one (1) year from the date of purchase. There are separate and distinct warranties available for these products. *This warranty does not cover Air Nailers & Staplers Airless Paint Sprayer Cordless Battery Packs Gasoline Driven Portable Power Generators Hand Tools Hoist – Electric, Lever & Hand Chain M12™ Heated Gear Reconditioned Product and Test & Measurement Products. This warranty does not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part including, but not limited to, chucks, brushes, cords, saw shoes, blade clamps, o-rings, seals, bumpers, driver blades, pistons, strikers, lifters, and bumper cover washers. Normal Wear: Many power tools need periodic parts replacement and service to achieve best performance. This warranty does not apply to damage that MILWAUKEE determines to be from repairs made or attempted by anyone other than MILWAUKEE authorized personnel, misuse, alterations, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents. A copy of the proof of purchase should be included with the return product. Return of the power tool to a MILWAUKEE factory Service Center location or MILWAUKEE Authorized Service Station, freight prepaid and insured, is required. Subject to certain exceptions, MILWAUKEE will repair or replace any part on an electric power tool which, after examination, is determined by MILWAUKEE to be defective in material or workmanship for a period of five (5) years** after the date of purchase unless otherwise noted. View All - Personal Protective EquipmentĮvery MILWAUKEE power tool* (see exceptions below) is warranted to the original purchaser only to be free from defects in material and workmanship.SHOCKWAVE™ Lineman's Sockets & Adapters.View All - Concrete Drilling and Chiselling.
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