Würth ABS 18 POWER, Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

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Intended Use
The drill can be used for drilling into various materials,
including wood, metal, and plastics using a drill bit
having a shank diameter of less than 13 mm. The
product can be used to drive and remove screws and
bolts using an appropriate bit.
For damage caused by usage other than intended, the
user is responsible.
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Read all safety warnings and all
instructions.
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Direct current
No-load speed
CE conformity
Waste electrical products should
not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where facilities
exist. Check with your local authority
or retailer for recycling advice.
Battery
A battery that is new or has not been used for a longer
period does not develop its full capacity until after
approx. 2 – 3 charging/discharging cycles.
Do not place down the battery on radiators or expose
it to intense sunlight for longer periods; temperatures
above 50 °C cause damage.
Keep the contacts/terminals of the charger and
replaceable battery clean. For optimal service life,
fully charge the battery after use.
Overload protection
When overloading the battery through very high
power consumption, e.g. from extreme high torque
applications, jamming of the drill bit, sudden stopping
or short-circuiting, the power tool will hum for 2
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The battery can heat up considerably under extreme
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Charge the battery in the charger to recharge and to
reactivate it.
Dust Extraction
Dusts from materials such as lead-containing coatings,
some wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful
to one’s health. Touching or breathing-in the dusts can
cause allergic reactions and/or lead to respiratory
infections of the user or bystanders.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are
considered carcinogenic, especially in connection
with wood-treatment additives (chromate, wood
preservative). Materials containing asbestos may only
be worked on by specialists.
˟ Provide for good ventilation of the working place.
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respirator.
Observe the relevant regulations in your country for
the materials being worked on.
Maintenance and Cleaning
˟ 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 preventive
safety measure reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
˟ For safe and proper working, always
keep the product and ventilation slots
clean.