Product Description
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Milwaukee Locking Shuttle
Model Number: 45-24-1255
The Milwaukee 45-24-1255 is a genuine OEM Locking Shuttle service part for use in compatible Milwaukee tools. A locking shuttle is the sliding control element that moves through a track in the tool housing to engage or disengage a mechanical lock. Depending on the tool, that lock may hold a trigger in the off position as a safety lock-out, hold a switch on for continuous running, or index a selector into a chosen mode position. The shuttle itself is the part the operator's thumb contacts, and it carries the internal detent features and lock tabs that actually do the work once the shuttle reaches the end of its travel. Because it is a molded control that sits proud of the housing, it takes direct impact whenever the tool is dropped, set down hard, or knocked against framing, and it collects dust and grit in its track under normal jobsite use. The most common failures are a shuttle that will not travel its full range, one that no longer holds its position at either end, one that feels gritty or binds partway through its stroke, and one that has cracked or broken off entirely at the thumb pad. Any of these is a functional safety issue as well as a convenience issue, since a lock-out that does not positively engage is a lock-out the operator cannot rely on.
Because Milwaukee Tool specifies replacement parts by both catalog number and serial number, always verify your tool's serial number against the official Milwaukee service parts diagram before placing your order, since running production changes can alter part compatibility within the same catalog number. Milwaukee produces a number of visually similar shuttles across the 45-24 and 42-42 part number series, including forward and reverse shuttles, speed selector shuttles, and locking shuttles, and these are frequently not interchangeable even between tools that look closely related, so order by the exact part number shown at the correct figure position on your tool's service parts diagram rather than by visual comparison. Note that on several Milwaukee bulletins the locking shuttle is paired with a separate shuttle spring at the adjacent figure position, and that spring is what returns the shuttle and gives it its detent feel. If your complaint is a shuttle that travels freely but will not hold position, the spring is at least as likely to be the cause as the shuttle itself, and both should be inspected together. The shuttle spring, along with any housing screws that must be removed to access the shuttle, is sold separately, so refer to your tool's parts diagram for the correct part numbers and required quantity.
Features
- Genuine Milwaukee OEM service part, not an aftermarket substitute
- Sliding control element that engages and disengages the tool's mechanical lock
- Molded to Milwaukee factory tolerances for correct travel and detent engagement
- Restores positive lock-out function on a tool with a worn or broken shuttle
- Corrects binding, partial travel, and failure to hold position at either end of stroke
- Direct-fit replacement requiring no modification, drilling, or trimming
- Common impact and wear item on tools transported and stored on the jobsite
- Replaces a cracked or broken thumb pad that makes the control unusable with gloves
- Sold individually so you order only the quantity your repair requires
- Backed by Milwaukee OEM quality control for consistent fit across production runs
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Part Number: 45-24-1255
- Official Description: Locking Shuttle
- Component Type: Sliding Lock Control and Selector Component
- Primary Fitment: Verify against your tool's service parts diagram by catalog number and serial number
- Also Referenced On: Confirm additional applications using Milwaukee's online parts lookup
- Parts Diagram Position: Refer to the figure number listed on your tool's service parts bulletin
- Quantity: Sold individually, (1) per package
- Part Type: Genuine Milwaukee OEM Replacement Part
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 45-24-1255 Locking Shuttle
The shuttle spring is NOT included and is sold separately - on Milwaukee bulletins that document a locking shuttle, the shuttle spring is typically listed at the adjacent figure position, so refer to your tool's parts diagram for the correct part number. Housing screws required to access and install the shuttle are NOT included and are sold separately, and the correct part numbers and required quantity are shown on your tool's parts diagram. Always verify by serial number using Milwaukee's online parts lookup before ordering.
