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Lithium Battery Safety Warnings
LitHiuM BatterieS StOre
a LarGe aMOunt OF enerGy anD
WiLL Vent Fire Or eXpLODe
iF MiStreateD:
a�
Keep Battery pack dry.
b�
DO nOt DO any OF tHe FOLLOWinG
tO tHe Battery pacK:
• Open,
• Drop,
• Short-circuit,
• puncture,
• incinerate, or
• expose to temperatures
greater than 265°F.
c� Charge Battery Pack only according
to its Charger’s instructions�
d� Inspect Battery Pack before every use;
do not use or charge if damaged�
8�
Safety instructions for all operations
a�
Wear ear protectors when impact drilling.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
b�
use the auxiliary handle(s).
Loss of
control can cause personal injury.
c�
Brace the tool properly before use.
This
tool produces a high output torque and without
properly bracing the tool during operation, loss
of control may occur resulting in personal injury.
d�
Hold the power tool by insulated
gripping surfaces, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory or
fasteners may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord.
Cutting accessory contacting
a “live” wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool “live” and could
give the operator an electric shock.
e� Let bit cool before touching, changing
or adjusting it� Bits heat up dramatically
while in use, and can burn you�
f� If the drill bit jams, release the
Trigger immediately; drill torque
can cause injury or break bit�
9�
Safety instructions when using long drill bits
a�
never operate at higher speed than the
maximum speed rating of the drill bit.
At higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if
allowed to rotate freely without contacting
the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
b�
always start drilling at low speed and with
the bit tip in contact with the workpiece.
At higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if
allowed to rotate freely without contacting
the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
c�
apply pressure only in direct line with the
bit and do not apply excessive pressure.
Bits can bend causing breakage or loss
of control, resulting in personal injury.
10�
Silicosis Safety Measures
Masonry drilling on materials such as
concrete (which contains crystalline silica)
can cause silicosis (a serious lung disease),
cancer and death� To reduce crystalline silica
exposures in the workplace and prevent
silicosis and silicosis-related deaths:
a� Conduct air monitoring to measure
worker exposures�
b� Use containment methods to control the hazard
and protect adjacent workers from exposure�
c� Practice good personal hygiene to avoid
unnecessary exposure to silica dust�
d� Wear washable or disposable protective
clothes at the work site� Shower and change
into clean clothes before leaving the work
site to prevent contamination of cars, homes
and other work areas� Avoid skin exposure�
e� Always wear a NIOSH approved respirator and
safety goggles� Ventilate the work area properly�
f� Provide periodic medical examinations
for all workers who may be
exposed to crystalline silica�
g� Post signs to warn workers about
the hazard and to inform them about
required protective equipment�
h� Provide workers with training that includes
information about health effects, work practices
and protective equipment for crystalline silica�
i� Report all cases of silicosis to State health
departments and to OSHA or the Mine
Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)�
11�
Vibration Safety
This tool vibrates during use�
Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may
cause temporary or permanent physical injury,
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders�
To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
a� Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for
an extended period should first be examined
by a doctor and then have regular medical
check-ups to ensure medical problems are not
being caused or worsened from use� Pregnant
women or people who have impaired blood
circulation to the hand, past hand injuries,
nervous system disorders, diabetes, or
Raynaud’s Disease should not use this tool�
