Ratio R-ME1500, Manual

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HAMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
1) Safety instructions for all operations
a) Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
b) Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
c) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a
“live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an
electric shock.
2) Safety instructions when using long drill bits with rotary hammers
a) 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 without contacting the workpiece,
resulting in personal injury.
b) Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit and do not apply excessive pressure. Bits can
bend, causing breakage or loss of control, resulting in personal injury.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR HAMMER
1. Always wear a dust mask.