Milwaukee 2488-21 M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Soldering Iron Kit, 18 Second Heat Up, LED Work Light, CP1.5 Battery and Charger

Milwaukee 2488-21 M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Soldering Iron Kit, 18 Second Heat Up, LED Work Light, CP1.5 Battery and Charger

• Milwaukee 2488-21 is an M12 soldering iron kit for electrical repair and assembly. It reaches working temperature in about 18 seconds and maintains heat under load. The kit includes the iron, CP1.5 battery, charger, two tips, and a carrying case. This is a complete kit, not a replacement part.
• Features:
  • 18 second heat up minimizes downtime so you can start soldering quickly on service calls and installs.
  • 3 stop pivoting head improves access in tight panels and overhead work for cleaner joints.
  • Tool free tip change lets you switch between chisel and pointed tips to match the task.
  • LED work light and tip status indicator (green ready, red hot) support accurate, safer operation.
  • Up to 40 minutes of runtime on a compact M12 battery keeps small jobs moving without frequent charging.
  • Complete M12 kit with battery and charger; standalone product, not a replacement part or designed for a specific SKU.
• Includes:
  • M12 Soldering Iron (2488-20)
  • M12 REDLITHIUM CP1.5 Battery Pack (48-11-2401)
  • M12 Charger
  • Chisel tip
  • Pointed tip
  • Carrying case
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: Milwaukee
  • Part Number: 2488-21
  • Type: Cordless soldering iron kit
  • Battery System: M12
  • Heat Up Time: approximately 18 seconds
  • Max Temperature: up to 750 degrees
  • Heater: 90 watt class
  • Head: 3 stop pivoting design
  • Tip Change: tool free, accepts chisel and pointed tips
  • Lighting and Status: LED work light; green ready and red hot indicators
  • Runtime: up to 40 minutes on a compact M12 battery
  • Dimensions: length 10.060 inches, height 1.385 inches, width 1.136 inches
  • Weight: 0.480 pounds (tool only)
  • System Compatibility or Application: Uses all M12 batteries and chargers; general electronic repair and assembly; not a replacement part
• The M12 soldering iron kit can also be referred to as M12 soldering iron kit, cordless soldering iron kit, pivoting head soldering iron, REDLINK soldering iron, and 12 volt soldering iron.

Milwaukee Tool manufactures professional cordless tools and accessories across the M12 system, including compact soldering solutions engineered for fast heat up, reliable temperature control, and productivity on service calls and in the shop.

Q: What tips are included and how are they changed?
A: The kit includes chisel and pointed tips. Tips are swapped without tools using the built in change mechanism.

Q: How do the status lights work?
A: The indicator shows green when the tip is at operating temperature and red when the tool is off but still hot; an LED work light illuminates the joint while soldering.

Q: What is the runtime and battery compatibility?
A: Expect up to 40 minutes of operation on a compact M12 battery. The tool works with all M12 batteries and charges on M12 chargers.