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Safety Rules for Cordless Hammer Drills
Wear ear protectors when impact drilling.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Use auxiliary handle(s).
Loss of control can
cause personal injury.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring.
Cutting accessory contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts
of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
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.
Do not drill, fasten or break into existing
walls or other blind areas where electrical
w i r i n g m a y e x i s t .
I f t h i s s i t u a t i o n i s
unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit
breakers feeding this worksite.
A l w a y s w e a r s a f e t y g o g g l e s o r e y e
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
h o l d i t i n y o u r h a n d o r a c r o s s l e g s .
Unstable support can cause the drill bit to
bind causing loss of control and injury.
Disconnect battery pack from tool before
m a k i n g a n y a s s e m b l y , a d j u s t m e n t s o r
changing accessories.
Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the tool accidentally.
Position yourself to avoid being caught
between the tool or side handle and walls
or posts.
Should the bit become bound or
jammed in the work, the reaction torque of
the tool could crush your hand or leg.
If the bit becomes bound in the workpiece,
release the trigger immediately, reverse
t h e d i r e c t i o n o f r o t a t i o n a n d s l o w l y
squeeze the trigger to back out the bit.
Be
ready for a strong reaction torque. The drill
body will tend to twist in the opposite
direction as the drill bit is rotating.
Do not grasp the tool or place your hands
too close to the spinning chuck or drill bit.
Your hand may be lacerated.
When installing a drill bit, insert the shank
o f t h e b i t w e l l w i t h i n t h e j a w s o f t h e
c h u c k .
I f t h e b i t i s n o t i n s e r t e d d e e p
enough, the grip of the jaws over the bit is
r e d u c e d a n d t h e l o s s o f c o n t r o l i s
increased.
D o n o t u s e d u l l o r d a m a g e d b i t s a n d
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws,
or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal to
another.
Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
w a t e r .
I f
l i q u i d
c o n t a c t s
e y e s ,
additionally seek medical help.
Liquid
e j e c t e d f r o m t h e b a t t e r y m a y c a u s e
irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
d a m a g e d o r m o d i fi e d .
D a m a g e d o r
m o d i fi e d
b a t t e r i e s
m a y
e x h i b i t
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to
fire or excessive temperature.
Exposure
to fire or temperature above 265 °F may
cause explosion.
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
r a n g e m a y d a m a g e t h e b a t t e r y a n d
increase the risk of fire.
▶ Service
Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified r e p a i r p e r s o n u s i n g o n l y
identical replacement parts.
This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be
p e r f o r m e d b y t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r o r
authorized service providers.
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