• Avoid accidental starting.
Be sure switch is“OFF” before plugging in. Carrying
tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch
“ON” invites accidents.
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool “ON”.
A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in
personal injury.
• Do not overreach.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Proper
footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
•
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to
a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable
and may lead to loss of control.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
The correct tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it “ON” or “OFF”.
Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons.
Tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly
maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier
to control. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in a
dangerous condition.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
and any other condition that may affect the operation. If damaged, have
the toolserviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools. Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your
model.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
SERVICE
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of
injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.
Follow
instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric
shock or injury. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride.
ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
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1. POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES
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WARNING !
DO NOT let comfort or familliarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to
rotary hammer safety rules.
If you use this tools unsafely or incorrectly, you can
suffer serious personal injury.
• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tools may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact
with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool“live” and shock the
operator. Do not drill, fasten or break into existing walls or other blind areas
where electrical wiring may exist. If this situation is unavoidable, disconnect all
fuses or circuit breakers feeding this worksite.
• Wear ear protectors when using the tool for extended periods.
Prolonged
exposure to high intensity noise can cause hearing loss. Always use auxiliary
handle for maximum control over torque reaction or kick-back. High torque 3/8"
and larger chuck capacity drills are equipped with auxiliary handles.
• Always wear a hard hat, safety goggles or eye protection when using this
tool.
Use a dust mask or respirator for applications which generate dust.
• Use thick cushioned gloves and limit the exposure time by taking frequent
rest periods.
Vibration caused by hammer drill action may be harmful to your
hands and arms.
• Secure the material being drilled. Never hold it in your hand or across
legs.
Unstable support can cause the drill bit to bind causing loss of control and
injury.
• Never leave the trigger locked "ON".
Before plugging the tool in, check that
the rigger lock is "OFF". Accidental start-ups could cause injury.
• Position the cord clear of rotating bit.
Do not wrap the cord around your arm
or wrist. If you lose control and have the cord wrapped around your arm or wrist
it may entrap you and cause injury.
• Position yourself to avoid being caught between the tool or side handle
and walls or posts.
Should the bit become bound or ammed in the work, the
reaction torque of the tool could crush your hand or leg.
• Do not use the switch "Lock-ON" feature in situations where drill bit
binding is likely.
(For example: just before the bit is ready to break through the
material, anytime when using a "Hole Saw", auger bits etc.) When the bit binds,
the drill's body will twist or kick-back in opposite direction and the release of the
trigger "Lock-ON" may be difficult.
• Be aware of the location and setting of the switch "Lock-ON" button.
If the
switchis locked "ON" during the use, be ready for emergency situations to
switch it "OFF", by first pulling the trigger then immediately releasing it without
pressing the "Lock-ON" button.
2. SAFETY RULES FOR ROTARY HAMMER
SAFETY RULES FOR ROTARY HAMMER
