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BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

PERSONAL SAFETY

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WORK AREA SAFETY

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or

dark areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmos-

pheres, such as in the presence of fl ammable
liquids, gases or dust.

Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause

you to lose control.

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools.

Unmodifi ed plugs and matching outlets will

reduce risk of electric shock.

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-

tions.

Water entering a power tool will increase

the risk of electric shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

Use

of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk
of electric shock.

• If operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit inter-
rupter (GFCI) protected supply.

Use of an GFCI

reduces the risk of electric shock.

attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

This enables better control

of the power tool in unexpected situations.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewel-

lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

• If devices are provided for the connection of

dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used.

Use of

dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct

power tool for your application.

The correct

power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.

• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not

turn it on and off.

Any power tool that cannot be

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools.

Such pre-

ventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.

• Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-

dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the

hands of untrained users.

• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment

or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use.

Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits

etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
ing into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed.

Use of the power tool

for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the infl uence of drugs, alcohol or medi-
cation.

A moment of inattention while operating

power tools may result in serious personal injury.

• Use personal protective equipment. Always

wear eye protection.

Protective equipment such

as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the

switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with

your fi nger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before

turning the power tool on.

A wrench or a key left

SERVICE

• Recharge only with the charger specifi ed by

the manufacturer.

A charger that is suitable for

one type of battery pack may create a risk of fi re
when used with another battery pack.

• Use power tools only with specifi cally desig-

nated battery packs.

Use of any other battery

packs may create a risk of injury and fi re.

• 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 terminals

together may cause burns or a fi re.

• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be eject-

ed from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, fl ush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.

Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed

repair person using only identical replacement
parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

• Use tool only as directed. Only trained person-

nel should operate tool.

• Do not use in or near live electrical panels.

Only

work on de-energized electrical panels. Discon-
nect all electrical current before use to avoid the
risk of electric shock.

• Keep hands away from knockout die and punch

while tool is in use.

Fingers could be crushed or

severed.

•

To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety
goggles or glasses with side shields. Before
use, inspect and discard workpieces and ac-
cessories with cracks or damage.

Shards from

weakened metal could cause injury.

• Avoid contact with punched metal edges.

Edges may be sharp and could cause injury.

•

Do not attempt to punch through more than
one layer of material at a time.

Punching through

multiple layers could cause the material and ac-
cessories to warp break, throwing shards that
could cause injury.

• Use tool only with knockout dies and punches

rated for the peak output force of this tool.

Other uses may cause injury or damage to the
tool, accessories, and workpiece.

• Maintain labels and nameplates.

These carry

important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a

MILWAUKEE

service facility for a free

replacement.

• WARNING:

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 paint
• 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 fi lter out microscopic particles.

Volts

Direct Current

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
United States and Canada

WARNING

Risk of electric shock.

Do not use in or near live electrical
panels.

WARNING

Keep hands away

from punch and die. Fingers could
be crushed or severed.

Always wear eye protection

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