READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp, wet, or
poorly lit locations. Don’t expose your tool to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
Don’t use tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All children should be kept away from the work area.
Don’t let them handle machines, tools or extensions cords.
4. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. Store equipment in a dry area to inhibit rust. Equipment
also should be in a high location or locked up to keep out of reach of children.
5. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and operate more safely at the
rate for which it was intended.
6. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force a small tool or attachment to do the work of
a larger industrial tool. Don’t use a tool for a purpose for which it was not intended.
7. DRESS PROPERLY. Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry, they can be caught in
moving parts. Protective, non-electrically conductive gloves and non-skid footwear
are recommended when working. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair and keep it from harm.
8. USE EYE PROTECTION. Use a full face mask if the work you’re doing produces
metal filings, dust or wood chips. Goggles are acceptable in other situations. Wear a
clean dust mask if the work involves creating a lot of fine or coarse dust.
9. DO NOT TOUCH BIT WITH HANDS AFTER DRILLING. Bit can become extremely
hot after job is completed.
10. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work if possible. It’s safer than
using your hands and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
11. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach
over or across machines which are running.
12. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools bits & blades sharp and clean for better
and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and safe performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep handles dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
13. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Although your cordless drill has a
convenient keyless chuck, make it a habit to check that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from any rotating tool before using.
14. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry tool with a finger on the switch.
Be sure the direction switch is in the NEUTRAL position when not in use or when
changing bits.
15. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing & use common sense. Don’t operate any
tool when you are tired.
16. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using a tool, any part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
operation. Check bits to make sure they are sharp and not chipped. Inspect screws
and tighten any ones that are loose. Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated
elsewhere in the instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
17. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces:
pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures. When drilling into walls,
floors, or wherever “live” electrical wires may be encountered, try to ascertain
whether there is a danger of shock. Even so, DO NOT TOUCH THE CHUCK OR ANY
METAL PARTS OF THE DRILL. Hold the tool only by the plastic handle or the side
grip to prevent electric shock if you hit a live wire.
18. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
19. USE EAR PROTECTION. Use hearing protection, particularly during extended
periods of operation of the tool, or if the operation is noisy.
20. USE AUXILIARY HANDLES SUPPLIED WITH THE TOOL. Loss of control can cause
personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: When using electric tools, machines or equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and personal injury.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY AND CHARGER
CHARGE BATTERIES FULLY before inital use.
1. CHARGE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. Room temperature must be higher than 0°C
(32°F) and lower than 50°C (122°F).
2. DO NOT CHARGE IF CHARGER’S CORD OR PLUG IS DAMAGED. Charging with
damaged cord may result in fire or electrical shock. If charger is damaged in any way,
have it repaired by a qualified serviceman.
3. DO NOT SHORT ACROSS TERMINALS OF BATTERY. Take care that metal such as
paper clips, nails, the sides of a metal tool box do not cause a short in your battery.
Extremely high temperatures and fire can result.
4. DO NOT INCINERATE BATTERY.
WARNING: Repairs should be made by an authorized repair center. Do not open or
disassemble this power tool.
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 AND OTHER WARNINGS
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
WARNING:
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemical: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
The power cord on this product contains lead, known to the State of California to cause
cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling!
This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling!
