Alemite 597 Series, Service Manual

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c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use
Use of a cord suitable for
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable,
use a Residual Current Device (RCD) protected supply Use
of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3 Personal safety
a.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool
while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.
b. Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, nonskid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting Ensure the switch is in the
off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery
pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
d.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e. Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at
all times
This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
f.
Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelery
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelery or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
g.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used
Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
4 Power tool use and care
a.
Do not force the power tool
Use the correct power tool for
your application. The correct power tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on
and off
Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
d.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do
not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e.
Maintain power tools
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
g.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc in
accordance with these instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed
Use of
the power tool for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
5 Battery tool use and care
a. Recharge only with the battery charger specified by the
manufacturer
A charger that is suitable for one type of battery
pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery
pack.
b. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery
packs
Use of any other battery packs may create risk of injury
and fire.
c.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small metal objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
d. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
battery; avoid contact
Liquid ejected from battery may cause
irritation or burns. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, seek medical help.
6 Service
a.
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Safety of others
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil-
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given super-
vision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
Cordless Grease Gun
SER 597
Version 1 (12-17) 6 Alemite, LLC