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e. Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-
ing 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 jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from mov-
ing parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
be caught in moving parts .
g. If devices are provided for the con-
nection of dust extraction and col-
lection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used.
The use of these pieces of equipment
reduce hazards caused by dust .
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 con-
trolled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired .
c. Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjust-
ments, 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 mis-
alignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other con-
dition that may affect the power tools
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 and in the manner
intended for the particular type of
power tool, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to
be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations
different from intended could result in a
hazardous situation .
5. Service
a. Please use a qualified expert who
uses original replacement parts to
repair your power tool.
This will ensure proper functioning of
the power tool .
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROTARY
HAMMERS
Explanation of the symbols
Denotes risk of personal injury, loss
of life or damage to the tool in case
of non-observance of the
instructions in this manual.
Indicates electrical shock hazard.
Wear ear and eye protection.
Wear a dust mask. Working with
wood, metals and other materials
may produce dust that is harmful to
health. Do not work with material
containing asbestos.
Specific safety instructions
For use of this machine/tool:
• Inspect the surface to be drilled for
hidden electrical wiring, gas pipes or
other obstacles (for example, using a
metal detector) .
• Check the following points:
• Does the appliance’s voltage corre-
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