Additional Safety Warnings
Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC
power supply.
While the tool may appear to
work, the electrical components of the AC
rated tool are likely to fail and create a
hazard to the operator.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease.
Slippery hands cannot safely
control the power tool.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule
for your tool. When cleaning a tool be
careful not to disassemble any portion of
t h e t o o l s i n c e i n t e r n a l w i r e s m a y b e
m i s p l a c e d o r p i n c h e d o r s a f e t y g u a r d
r e t u r n s p r i n g s m a y b e i m p r o p e r l y
mounted.
Certain cleaning agents such as
gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia,
etc. may damage plastic parts.
Ensure the switch is in the off position
before inserting battery pack.
Inserting the
battery pack into power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to
c a u s e c a n c e r , b i r t h d e f e c t s o r o t h e r
reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
•
Lead from lead-based paints,
•
Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
•
Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area,
and work with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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Hammer Safety Warnings
l.
Do not grasp the tool or place your
hands too close to the spinning chuck
or drill bit.
Your hand may be lacerated.
m. When installing a drill bit, insert the
shank of the bit well within the jaws of
the chuck.
If the bit is not inserted
deep enough, the grip of the jaws over
t h e b i t i s r e d u c e d a n d t h e l o s s o f
control is increased.
n.
Do not use dull or damaged bits and
accessories.
Dull or damaged bits have
a g r e a t e r t e n d e n c y t o b i n d i n t h e
workpiece.
o.
When removing the bit from the tool
avoid contact with skin and use proper
protective gloves when grasping the bit
or accessory.
Accessories may be hot
after prolonged use.
p.
Check to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the drill
before switching the tool "ON".
Keys
o r w r e n c h e s c a n f l y a w a y a t h i g h
velocity striking you or a bystander.
q.
Do not run the tool while carrying it at
your side.
A spinning drill bit could
become entangled with clothing and
injury may result.GFCI and personal
protection devices like electrician’s
rubber gloves and footwear will further
enhance your personal safety.
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