5
Additional Safety Warnings
GFCI and personal protection devices
l i k e e l e c t r i c i a n ’ s r u b b e r g l o v e s a n d
f o o t w e a r w i l l f u r t h e r e n h a n c e y o u r
personal safety.
Do not use AC only rated tools with a
DC power supply.
While the tool may
a p p e a r
t o
w o r k ,
t h e
e l e c t r i c a l
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.
D e v e l o p a p e r i o d i c m a i n t e n a n c e
schedule for your tool. When cleaning a
tool be careful not to disassemble any
portion of the tool since internal wires
may be misplaced or pinched or safety
guard return springs may be improperly
mounted.
Certain cleaning agents such
a s g a s o l i n e , c a r b o n t e t r a c h l o r i d e ,
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.
Use vacuum system and protective gear
w h e n d r i l l i n g i n t o m a t e r i a l s w h i c h
generate dust.
Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• C r y s t a l l i n e s i l i c a f r o m b r i c k s a n d
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
t h e s e c h e m i c a l s : w o r k i n a w e l l
ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
Be prepared for a reaction torque when
“seating” or removing a fastener.
The
screwdriver housing may tend to twist in
the opposite direction of bit rotation
when “seating” or removing a fastener
depending on the torque setting of the
tool.
Do not use dull or damaged bits and
a c c e s s o r i e s .
W h e n i n s t a l l i n g a n
accessory, insert the shank of the bit
well within the chuck. Be sure the chuck
has locked onto the bit correctly.
Do not run the tool while carrying it at
your side.
A spinning bit could become
entangled with clothing and injury may
result.
Place the tool onto the fastener only
when the screwdriver is switched off.
Rotating driver tools can slide off the
fastener.
Be careful when driving long screws –
there is a risk of sliding off the fastener
head depending on type of socket or
bit used.
First test the run-down of a
fastener and pay attention during the
screw driving process to ensure you do
not injure yourself if the tool bit or
socket slides off of the fastener.
When Using Long Drill Bits
Never operate at higher speed than the
maximum speed rating of the drill bit.
At higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend
i f a l l o w e d t o r o t a t e f r e e l y w i t h o u t
contacting the workpiece, resulting in
personal injury.
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
w i t h o u t c o n t a c t i n g t h e w o r k p i e c e ,
resulting in personal injury.
Apply pressure only in direct line with
the bit and do not apply excessive
p r e s s u r e .
B i t s c a n b e n d c a u s i n g
breakage or loss of control, resulting in
personal injury.
Safety Rules for Cordless Impact Drivers
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