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Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or waste
close by the bit.
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Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should never be left
around the work area.
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Support the work properly.
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If you are interrupted when operating the drill, complete
the process and switch off before looking up.
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Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings are
properly tightened.
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When using the drill, use safety equipment including
safety glasses or shield, ear defenders, and protective
clothing including safety gloves. Wear a dust mask if the
drilling operation creates dust.
If in doubt, do not plug in the tool. Using a power source
with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to
the motor.
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose.
Any use other than those mentioned in this Manual will
be considered a case of misuse. The user and not the
manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury
resulting from such cases of misuse.
To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety
regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating
instructions to be found in this manual. All persons who use
and service the machine have to be acquainted with this
Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards.
Children and frail people must not use this tool. Children
should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in
which the tool is being used. It is also imperative that you
observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your
area. The same applies for general rules of occupational
health and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made
to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such changes.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to
eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards may
arise in connection with the tool’s construction and design:
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Damage to the lungs if an effective dust mask is not worn.
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Damage to hearing if effective ear defenders are not worn.
Additional safety instructions for the charger
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Your GMC tool with Lithium Iron batteries may only
be charged with the specific designed GMC Lithium
Iron battery charger purchased with the tool. IT IS
DANGEROUS TO USE ANY OTHER BATTERY
CHARGER TO CHARGE YOUR TOOL. Do not attempt
to charge the battery pack with any other charger than
the one supplied.
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If there is a problem with the battery or the tool, take
it to your nearest Authorised Service centre or phone
and speak with an experienced GMC Customer Service
Representative for assistance in rectifying your problem.
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Before using the charger, read all the instructions, labels
and cautionary markings on the charger and battery pack
as well as the instructions on using the battery pack.
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Do not use the charger if it has been subjected to a
heavy knock, dropped or otherwise damaged in anyway.
Take the charger to an authorised service centre for a
check or repair.
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Do not disassemble the charger. Phone and speak with
an experienced GMC Customer Service Representative
or contact an Authorised Service centre for assistance.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly
can cause electric shock when you use the tool or
charger again. Take the charger to an authorised service
centre when service or repair is required. Incorrect re-
assembly may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or
electrocution. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble any part of the product.
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DANGER.
If the battery pack is cracked or damaged in
any other way, do not insert it in the charger