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25.
Use power tools only with speciically desig
-
nated battery packs.
Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and ire.
26.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects, that can make a connection from one
terminal to another.
Shorting the battery termi
-
nals together may cause burns or a ire.
27.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci-
dentally occurs, lush with water. If liquid con
-
tacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Service
28.
Have your power tool serviced by a qualiied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
29.
Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
30.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
CORDLESS ROTARY HAMMER
SAFETY WARNINGS
1.
Wear ear protectors.
Exposure to noise can
cause hearing loss.
2.
Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the
tool.
Loss of control can cause personal injury.
3.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring.
Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
4.
Wear a hard hat (safety helmet), safety glasses and/
or face shield. Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT
safety glasses. It is also highly recommended that
you wear a dust mask and thickly padded gloves.
5.
Be sure the bit is secured in place before operation.
6.
Under normal operation, the tool is designed to
produce vibration. The screws can come loose
easily, causing a breakdown or accident. Check
tightness of screws carefully before operation.
7.
In cold weather or when the tool has not been
used for a long time, let the tool warm up for
a while by operating it under no load. This
will loosen up the lubrication. Without proper
warm-up, hammering operation is dificult.
8.
Always be sure you have a irm footing.
Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
9.
Hold the tool irmly with both hands.
10.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
11.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
12.
Do not point the tool at any one in the area
when operating. The bit could ly out and
injure someone seriously.
13.
Do not touch the bit or parts close to the bit
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
14.
Some material contains chemicals which may be
toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and
skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiar-
ity with product (gained from repeated use)
replace strict adherence to safety rules for
the subject product. MISUSE or failure to fol-
low the safety rules stated in this instruction
manual may cause serious personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE
1.
Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2.
Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3.
If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
4.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out
with clear water and seek medical attention right
away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.
5.
Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1)
Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2)
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3)
Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current low, over
-
heating, possible burns and even a breakdown.
6.
Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50°C (122°F).
7.
Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a ire.
8.
Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9.
Do not use a damaged battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1.
Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the bat-
tery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2.
Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3.
Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
perature at 10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
4.
Charge the battery cartridge once in every six
months if you do not use it for a long period of time.