Stanley RD60, Operator'S Manual

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⊲ Repair and service of this tool must only be performed by an authorized D
E
WALT service
center.
⊲ Do not force the tool to do the work of a larger tool. Use the correct tool for your
application.
⊲ Keep hands away from rotating chuck, drill bits or drives.
⊲ Rotating drive sockets and drive extensions can easily entangle rubber-coated gloves
or metal reinforced gloves. Never hold the drive, sockets, drive extensions or other
accessories.
⊲ Do not use in confined spaces. Beware of crushing hazards between the tool and the
workpiece, especially when unscrewing or reversing the tool.
⊲ Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the trigger is in the off position before connecting
to power source, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger
on the trigger or energizing power tools that have the trigger on invites accidents.
⊲ In spite of the application of relevant safety regulations and the implementation of
safety devices, certain residual risks cannot be avoided. These risks are: repetitive
strain injury due to incorrect posture and risk of pinching fingers when changing tool
bit or batteries.
⊲ Select and replace tool bits as recommended in order to prevent an unnecessary
increase in dust or fumes.
⊲ Keep tool handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. This will enable better control
of the tool.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
⊲ Hands may be exposed to hazards, impacts, cuts, abrasions and heat. Wear gloves.
⊲ Wear a hardhat if performing overhead work.
⊲ Do not wear loose fitting clothing, jewelry or gloves with cut or frayed fingers when
operating the tool. Entanglement, choking, scalping and laceration can occur if loose
clothing, personal jewelry, neck wear, hair or gloves are not kept away from the rotating
tool and it’s accessories. Gloves can become entangled with the rotation drive, causing
severed or broken fingers.
SOUND
⊲ Exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent, disabling hearing loss and other
problems, such as tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, whistling or humming in the ears). Use
hearing protection in accordance with employer’s instructions and as required by
occupational health and safety regulations. Appropriate controls to reduce the risk can
include actions such as damping materials to prevent work pieces from “ringing”.
⊲ Use and maintain tool as recommended in the manual to prevent an unnecessary
increase in noise levels.
VIBRATION
⊲ When using a rotary or percussive tool to perform work related activities, the operator
can experience discomfort in the hands, arms, shoulders, neck or other parts of the
body.
⊲ If you experience numbness, tingling, pain or whitening of the skin in your fingers or
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