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Hammer Safety Warnings
a.
Wear ear protectors.
Exposure to noise
can cause hearing loss.
b.
Use the auxiliary handle(s), if supplied
with the tool.
Loss of control can cause
personal injury.
c.
H o l d t h e p o w e r t o o l b y i n s u l a t e d
gripping surfaces, when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may
c o n t a c t
h i d d e n
w i r i n g .
C u t t i n g
accessory contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and could give the operator
an electric shock.
d.
Use clamps or another practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform.
Holding the work by
hand or against your body leaves it
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
e.
D o n o t d r i l l , f a s t e n o r b r e a k i n t o
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.
f.
Always wear safety goggles or eye
protection when using this tool. Use a
d u s t
m a s k
o r
r e s p i r a t o r
f o r
applications which generate dust.
g.
Use thick cushioned gloves and limit
the exposure time by taking frequent
r e s t p e r i o d s .
V i b r a t i o n c a u s e d b y
hammer-drill action may be harmful to
your hands and arms.
h.
S e c u r e t h e m a t e r i a l b e i n g d r i l l e d .
Never hold it in your hand or across
legs.
Unstable support can cause the
drill bit to bind causing loss of control
and injury.
i.
Disconnect battery pack from tool
b e f o r e
m a k i n g
a n y
a s s e m b l y ,
adjustments or changing accessories.
Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
j.
Position yourself to avoid being caught
between the tool or side handle and
walls or posts.
Should the bit become
b o u n d o r j a m m e d i n t h e w o r k , t h e
reaction torque of the tool could crush
your hand or leg.
k.
I f t h e b i t b e c o m e s b o u n d i n t h e
w o r k p i e c e ,
r e l e a s e
t h e
t r i g g e r
immediately, reverse the direction of
rotation and slowly squeeze the trigger
to back out the bit.
Be ready for a
strong reaction torque. The drill body
w i l l t e n d t o t w i s t i n t h e o p p o s i t e
direction as the drill bit is rotating.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
d.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery, avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water.
If
liquid
contacts
eyes,
additionally seek medical help.
Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
e.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modified.
Damaged or
modified
batteries
may
exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
f.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to
fire or excessive temperature.
Exposure
to fire or temperature above 265 °F may
cause explosion.
g.
Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge the battery pack or tool
outside the temperature range specified
in the instructions.
Charging improperly
or at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of fire.
6. Service
a.
Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts.
This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
b.
Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be
performed by the manufacturer or
authorized service providers.
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