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SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS DRIVERS
Know your power tool.
Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn its applica-
tions and limitations, as well as the specifi c potential hazards related to this
tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fi re, or serious
injury.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday glasses have only
impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of eye injury.
Protect your lungs.
Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Protect your hearing.
Wear hearing protection during extended periods of
operation. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
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.
Hold tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or it 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 work site.
Secure the material being fastened.
Never hold it in your hand or across
your legs. Unstable support can cause loss of control and injury.
Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet;
therefore, they are always in operating condition.
Be aware of possible
hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fi re, or serious
personal injury.
Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fi re or heat.
This will
reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury.
Never use a battery that has been dropped or received a sharp blow.
A
damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or
damaged battery immediately.
Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the presence of a source
of ignition, such as a pilot light.
To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open fl ame. An
exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, fl ush with
water immediately.
Avoid accidental starting.
Be sure the forward/reverse switch is in the off
position before inserting battery pack. Carrying appliances with your fi nger
on the switch or inserting the battery pack into an appliance with the switch
on invites accidents.
Remove battery pack before changing accessories.
Accidental starting
may occur because battery appliances with a battery inserted are in the
operative condition.
Be prepared for a reaction torque when “seating” or removing a fastener.
The screwdriver housing may tend to twist in the opposite direction of bit
rotation when “seating” or removing a fastener depending on the torque
setting of the tool.
Do not use dull or damaged bits and accessories.
When installing an ac-
cessory, insert the shank of the bit well within the chuck. Be sure the chuck
has locked onto the bit correctly.
Do not run the tool while carrying it at your side.
A spinning bit could
become entangled with clothing and injury may result.
Place the tool onto the fastener only when the screwdriver is switched
off.
Rotating driver tools can slide off the fastener.
Be careful when driving long screws—there is a risk of sliding off the
fastener head depending on type of socket or bit used.
First test the
run-down of a fastener and pay attention during the screw driving process
to insure you do not injure yourself if the tool bit or socket slides off of the
fastener.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a
well-ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as dust
masks designed to fi lter out microscopic particles.