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ADDITIONAL SAFETY
WARNINGS FOR ROTARY
HAMMERS
WARNING!
This appliance is
not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Young children should be supervised
to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Safety Warnings Specific for Hammer
Drilling Operations:
a)
Before drilling into walls, ceilings, etc.,
ensure that there are no concealed power cables or
pipes in the cavity.
b)
Wear ear protectors.
Exposure to noise can
cause hearing loss.
c) Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with
the tool.
Loss of control can cause personal injury.
d) Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutting a ‘live’
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
‘live’ and could give the operator an electric shock.
Safety Warnings Common for Rotary
Hammer Drill Operations:
a) Always use the side handle, this gives you greater
control if the accessory should become jammed.
b) Keep the cord clear of the accessory being used, do
not wrap the cord around your arm or wrist.
c) Vibrations caused by the hammer action may be
harmful to your hands and arms. Use thick cushioned
gloves and limit exposure time by taking frequent
breaks.
d) Accessories may be hot after prolonged use. When
removing an accessory from the tool avoid contact with
skin and use proper protective gloves when grasping
the bit or accessory.
e) Always wear eye protection and a dust mask for dusty
applications and when drilling/chiselling overhead.
Small particles can be absorbed by your eyes and
inhaled easily which may cause health complications.
f) Prior to changing modes, the On/Off Trigger should be
released and the rotary hammer drill should come to a
complete stop.
WARNING! Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contain 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, and;
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated timber.
The risk from such exposures vary 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 those
dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
