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platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
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Do not drill, fasten or break into existing walls or other blind areas where electrical
wiring may exist. If this situation is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit
breakers feeding this work site.
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Always wear safety goggles or eye protection when using this tool. Use a dust mask
or respirator for applications which generate dust.
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Use thick cushioned gloves and limit the exposure time by taking frequent rest
periods. Vibration caused by hammer-drill action may be harmful to your hands and
arms.
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Secure the material being drilled. Never hold it in your hand or across legs. Unstable
support can cause the drill bit to bind causing loss of control and injury.
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Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any assembly, adjustments or
changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
tool accidentally.
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Position the cord clear of rotating bit. Do not wrap the cord around your arm or wrist.
If you lose control and have the cord wrapped around your arm or wrist it may entrap
you and cause injury.
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Position yourself to avoid being caught between the tool or side handle and walls or
posts. Should the bit become bound or jammed in the work, the reaction torque of
the tool could crush your hand or leg.
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If the bit becomes bound in the work piece, release the trigger immediately, reverse
the direction of rotation and slowly squeeze the trigger to back out the bit. Be ready
for a strong reaction torque. The drill body will tend to twist in the opposite direction
as the drill bit is rotating.
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Do not grasp the tool or place your hands too close to the spinning chuck or drill bit.
Your hand may be lacerated.
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When installing a drill bit, insert the shank of the bit well within the jaws of the chuck.
I f the bi t is not inserted deep enough, the grip of the jaws over the bit is reduced
and the loss of control is increased.
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Do not use dull or damaged bits and accessories. Dull or damaged bits have a
greater tendency to bind in the work piece.
