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GENERAL SAFETY
• Disconnect the drill from the battery unit before changing
accessories, servicing or performing any maintenance.
• Maintain the drill and battery in good condition. Check
moving parts alignment on a regular basis.
• Replace or repair damaged parts. Unauthorised parts may be
dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
• Ensure the drill is switched off before installing the battery
pack.
• Keep the drill and charger clean.
• Remove baggy clothing, watches, ties, rings and other loose
jewellery.
• Ensure long hair is secured and not in the way while
operating the product.
• Evaluate your working area before using the product.
• Secure loose work pieces with a clamp, vice or similar
holding device.
• Avoid unintentional starting.
• Wear approved safety eye protection (standard spectacles
are not sufficient)
• Maintain correct balance and footing. Ensure the floor is not
slippery and wear non-skid shoes.
• Keep chuck direction switch in the locked position until the
drill is required for use.
• Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the
working area.
• Keep drill and charger in case and store in a safe, dry, child-
proof area where the temperature will not exceed 104ºF /
40ºC
• DO NOT
use the drill where there are flammable liquid, solids
or gases, such as petroleum etc.
• DO NOT
allow children to operate the drill.
• DO NOT
operate the drill if any parts are missing as this may
cause failure and/or personal injury.
• DO NOT
leave the drill operating unattended.
• DO NOT
carry the drill with your finger on the power switch.
• DO NOT
use the drill for a task it is not designed to perform.
• DO NOT
operate the drill when you are tired or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or any intoxicating medication.
• DO NOT
get the drill or battery charger wet
• DO NOT
use the drill in damp or wet locations.
BATTERY SAFETY
• Charge battery prior to first use. The battery pack is shipped
in a low charge state.
• Use only the charger provided to charge the drill battery.
• Do not attempt recharging the battery by means of an engine
generator or a DC power source.
• Do not short-circuit the battery by linking both terminals with
a metal object, or your fingers etc.
• Do not store the battery or drill in locations where the tem-
perature may exceed 104ºF / 40ºC.
• WARNING!
Dispose of spent batteries correctly.
• DANGER!
Do not attempt to dismantle the battery pack.
For safety and environmental reasons do not discard in
domestic waste or by burning. Only discard or recycle
according to local authority regulations.
• WARNING!
Do not allow a leaking battery to contact your
body. If you come into contact with battery liquid take the
following actions immediately:
a)
Skin contact
: Wash immediately with soap and water, then
wash flesh in either lemon juice or vinegar.
b)
Eye contact
: Wash with a strong solution of boric acid, and
seek immediate medical attention.
• WARNING! DO NOT
use the charger to charge any battery
other than that supplied for the drill. Other types of batteries
may explode.
• All mains electrical supply safety features must be followed
as described.
• Disconnect the charger from the mains power supply when
not in use.
• DO NOT
operate the charger if it has been dropped, or has
received a sharp knock, or is damaged.
• DO NOT
insert foreign objects or material into the hole
reserved for the battery.
• DO NOT
force the battery into the charger. The battery will
only fit one way to ensure correct polarity alignment.
• DO NOT
charge a second battery immediately. Consecutive
charging will overheat the charger. Allow the unit to cool
15 minutes before charging the next battery.
• DO NOT
attempt to connect two chargers together.
