BT 45
English
9
WARNING
WARNING
Inhalation of certain dusts, especially
organic dusts such as mold or pollen,
can cause susceptible persons to have
an allergic or asthmatic reaction.
Substantial or repeated inhalation of
dust and other airborne contaminants, in
particular those with a smaller particle
size, may cause respiratory or other
illnesses. Control dust at the source
where possible. Use good work
practices, such as operating the unit so
that the wind or operating process
directs any dust raised by the power tool
away from the operator. Follow the
recommendations of EPA / OSHA /
NIOSH and occupational and trade
associations with respect to dust
("particulate matter"). When the
inhalation of dust cannot be
substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or
near the ambient (background) level, the
operator and any bystanders should
wear a respirator approved by NIOSH /
MSHA for the type of dust encountered.
WARNING
Work carefully in rocky ground or where
other solid objects may be present.
Keep throttle feed pressure to a
minimum. If you feel or hear the drilling
tool strike a solid object, release the
throttle trigger immediately and remove
the object before drilling is continued.
When drilling in heavy clay soil, bore
about 1/3 way and remove the auger
from the hole. Clean off auger then
continue in slow steps frequently
clearing drill.
WARNING
You should hold your power drill firmly to
control sudden jolts and reactive forces.
Be prepared to release the throttle
completely if the forces become too
great. If reactive forces are not
controlled, rotation of the handles may
result in severe jerking and loss of
control and may cause the powerhead
or assist handle to strike you or throw
you to the ground.
If the auger becomes trapped in the
drillhole, turn off the engine immediately
and remove as descripted in the chapter
entitled "Releasing a Trapped Auger."
DANGER
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electrocution and
damage to property, always be alert for
underground pipes and cables and for
overhead wires. Before drilling, obtain
the necessary plans and permits.
Contact your local utility company or
your locator service, such as "Miss
Utility" or "One Call", for information as
to cable and pipe locations. Where
necessary, confirm actual location by
use of devices such as cable detectors
and / or by carefully dug trenches. Stay
clear of overhead electrical wires when
backing the drilling tool out of the hole. If
any portion of the machine strikes a
wire, it will cause electrical shock or
death.
As soon as the engine is
running, this product gen
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erates toxic exhaust
fumes containing chemi
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cals, such as unburned
hydrocarbons (including
benzene) and carbon
monoxide, that are
known to cause respira
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tory problems, cancer,
birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Some
of the gases (e.g. carbon
monoxide) may be color
-
less and odorless. To
reduce the risk of serious
or fatal injury / illness
from inhaling toxic fumes,
never run the machine
indoors or in poorly venti
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lated locations.
Striking something hard
in the earth (or a hard
object in wood), such as
a rock or gravel, may
cause the drilling tool to
slow down suddenly or
stop. In such a situation,
some or all of the rota
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tional force (reactive
force) is transferred to the
powerhead of the power
drill, which can cause the
control handle power
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head and assist-handle
to rotate suddenly in a
counterclockwise
direction.
Contact with electrical
cables or wires can
cause serious injury or
death as a result of elec
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trical shock. This unit is
not insulated.
