Milwaukee 0490-22 4-Volt Lithium-Ion Screwdriver Kit | 
| Brand: Milwaukee
Category: Home Improvement
Department: Tools, Auto & Industrial
List Price: $252.00
Buy New: $119.99
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Seller: Tool King
Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 7,230
Color: NA
Media: Tools & Hardware
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 5.8 x 3.6
MPN: 0490-22
Model: 0490-22
UPC: 045242002085
EAN: 0045242002085
ASIN: B0012BA1M8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | The 21 position clutch has auto-shut off for improved torque control | | • | Heavy-duty 2 speed gearbox provides 200/600 RPM | | • | Quick-change chuck for one-handed bit changes | | • | Number of Batteries: 2 ; 3.0 Ah Lithium-ion battery for superior run-time and long life | | • | Battery fuel gauge displays remaining run-time |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Built for all-around convenience, the Milwaukee 0490-22 Four-Volt Lithium-Ion Screwdriver Kit lets you avoid the strain and hassle of setting screws by hand. Featuring a compact, lightweight design, it's easy to handle in tight places. And with the ability to deliver up to 600 RPM and a long-lasting lithium-ion battery, this affordable Milwaukee tool offers a powerful, reliable solution for driving standard fasteners or drilling small holes.
A versatile, compact body and full feature set make the 0490-22 an easy choice for driving fasteners. View larger. | 
Lightweight, 3.0-Ah lithium-ion batteries deliver reliable, long-lasting power. View larger. |
The Right Tool for the Job
Whether you're a serious craftsperson or a newly-minted do-it-yourselfer who's taking on home improvement projects to save money, you know that not all fastening jobs require a heavy, expensive drill driver. With the Milwaukee 0490-22 cordless screwdriver, you get the power and flexibility you need for quick repairs, cosmetic upgrades, and small-scale construction projects. And since this tool doesn't demand high power, you won't have to wait for extra battery recharges or deal with stripped hardware.Two-Speed Gearbox and 21-Position Clutch for Versatility
This cordless, four-volt screwdriver features a heavy-duty, two-speed gearbox that delivers 200 or 600 RPM for effective, job-specific performance. Its 21-position clutch features auto shutoff, which stops rotation of the bit once the desired torque setting is met, providing improved control. And a dedicated drill mode makes it easy to drill pilot holes or removed damaged screws. Quick-Change Chuck and Compact Body for Easy Handling
The screwdriver's quick-change chuck allows for fast, one-handed bit changes while you work, and it's snug bit grip prevents dropped screws when the screwdriver is inverted. At 11-5/8 inches long with an articulated body that lets you select whether you want to work with a stick-style or pistol-style grip, the 0490-22 is easy to maneuver in small or awkward spaces. The body is well balanced and weighs just 1.2 pounds for reduced operator fatigue. The screwdriver's small size also makes it easy to toss in your work bag and it is a breeze to store between jobs. Cordless, Lithium-Ion Power for Superior Run Time
With the cordless 0490-22, you won't ever have to deal with a nest of tangled cords. Its lightweight, 3.0-Ah lithium-ion battery delivers superior run time and long battery life. A convenient battery fuel gauge displays remaining run time, so you always know when it's time to recharge. Like all Milwaukee products, the 0490-22 is backed by a five-year warranty that protects against defects in material and workmanship. About Milwaukee
Since its founding in 1924, Milwaukee has focused on a single vision: to produce the best heavy-duty electric power tools and accessories available to the professional user. Milwaukee uses state-of-the-art technologies and sophisticated manufacturing techniques to ensure that quality is built into each of its tools, resulting in durable and reliable professional products.
Product Description
This cordless 4 volt Screwdriver has a 21 position clutch with auto shut-off that stops rotation of the bit once the desired torque setting is met. The quick-change chuck allows for one-handed bit changes, and a snug bit grip prevents dropped screws when the screwdriver is inverted. Drill mode easily drills pilot holes or removes damaged screws.
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 How did I ever get along without it? August 12, 2008
Thomas Reilly
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
First let me say I use this Milwaukee Screwdriver everyday, I am happy I chose the Milwaukee over the other brands I was looking at, it was a little more money but their reputation for quality and the higher rpm (600)sold me.
I really enjoy how compact this screwdriver is, it conveniently fits in my tool pouch so I no longer have to carry around my heavy cordless drill for simple tasks like installing lights, switches, or outlets. The easy change bit collar is also a nice touch, you do not have to keep holding back the collar it will click and stay open until you replace the bit. Sounds like a simple thing but it's the little details like this that makes an already great tool a better one.
Battery life last a long time but it's still nice that Milwaukee included two batteries and good charger with this screwdriver. Some other brands I looked at had a permanent internal battery making the screwdriver useless while it was being charged.
My only regret is I should have bought this cordless screwdriver a long time ago, it has been a real time saver. I still carry my old fashion hand screwdrivers but the first tool I usually reach for is my Milwaukee screwdriver!
5 days & counting, plus 6 Months June 8, 2008
gemniii
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Only had it for 5 days. Day 1, as I charged one battery, I ran the other as shipped from 3 LED's lit down to nothing by driving 8 x 3/4 screws into an OLD piece of pressure treated wood (not new an soft) and then backing them out with the drill torqued to 12.
The battery ran down after 30 screws in and out.
I then swapped batteries.
The fresh battery has been in since.
My primary use so far has been for unhanging and rehanging doors. I use it to disassemble, drill pilot holes, reassemble. So far, after 5 days and 6 doors (I'm not working fast) it still shows 4 LED's. On the first charge.
Clutch seems to work well. Weight is ideal.
I'm glad I found it because based on reviews of the previous Milwaukee model I ALMOST bought the yellow competitor which weighs 2.75lb, vs this at 0.9lbs.
Although MADE IN CHINA (how much would it cost if made in Mississippi?) it looks like they have quality control (I hope).
Summary - I'd recommend it.
6 month update - still going strong. I'll lay it down, come back 3 weeks later, battery still good. Just bought 3 more from HD.
Beats Black and Decker May 3, 2008
Timothy Danielson
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Spend the money to get this, you will save in the long run. I've owned several different drivers through the years while I had been using the same Milwaukee for years at work. You'de think I would have learned. Well my last Black and Decker just blew its gears and I bought this one. Someone will inheirit it.
Buy it for the Bit Holder November 17, 2008
Martin Newmark (Boulder, CO)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Not much is said in the reviews I've read about the bit holder on this device. It's great. You can truely do one-handed bit changes. Pull the release out and it stays released. Then you can take your hand off the release and pull the bit out. When you put a new bit in all you have to do is push it in. No more pull-out-the-release-and-put-in-the-bit-at-the-same-time business. I'm sure the light on other devices is nice, but this easy to use bit holder trumps a light any day in my book.
Great Tool, Great Price! February 10, 2009
Rick D. Haehnel (Fort Myers, FL USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I purchased this model because I had been using the older model Milwaukee nickel cadmium cordless screwdriver and the batteries died, so I decided to purchase 2 new batteries for it and realized that I could get this entire kit for just a little bit more than the replacement batteries for the old model. I'm very glad I purchased the new one. I have also used a nickel cadmium version from AEG and Panasonic and they worked and looked almost exactly like my older Milwaukee.
This is my favorite tool I have ever purchased. I am a computer technician and I rebuild a lot of laptops. When you have to rebuild a laptop, there are around 50 screws, that's not an exaggeration. With a manual screwdriver, the job is a pain in the butt. With a good battery operated screwdriver, the job gets closer to enjoyable.
When working on electronics with a cordless screwdriver it's nice to have a couple of different speeds, which this tool has (200/600 RPM). A clutch is mandatory so you don't damage the circuit boards. This tool has a great electronic clutch.
The batteries are the best I've ever used. They last a very long time and recharge in 30 minutes or less. With the lithium ion batteries you don't have to worry about overcharging, or the memory issues that you have with nickel cadmium's. I've ruined many batteries on my old screwdrivers not remembering to take them out of the charger, some of them actually melted to the point where they wouldn't even fit in the charger anymore. This alone will save me lots of money. With this unit you can leave one of the batteries in the charger at all times so you will always be ready.
I have absolutely no complaints. Okay, maybe one but it's not a big deal. Like many things in life, it's made for right handed people and I'm a lefty. But over the years I've learned to use the forward/reverse switch properly with my left hand and it's not an issue.
I'm not a handyman so I don't do a lot of heavy duty drilling, but for electronic work, this is by far the best cordless screwdriver I've ever used!
One more thing, the quality of this screwdriver is excellent. The feel, the look, the performance, I really couldn't ask for a better cordless screwdriver. I paid around $70 and after using it, I believe it's worth twice that.
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