Use And Care Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4. Hold 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.
5. Use clamps or another practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to
a stable platform. Holding the work by
your hand or against the body leaves it
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
6. 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
worksite.
7. Always wear safety goggles or eye
protection when using this tool.
8. 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.
9. Secure the material being fastened.
Never hold it in your hand or across
your legs. Unstable support can cause
loss of control and injury.
10. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the
forward/reverse switch is in the off
position before inserting battery pack.
Carrying appliances with your finger on
the switch or inserting the battery pack
into an appliance with the switch on
invites accidents.
11. Remove battery pack before changing
accessories. Accidental starting may
occur because battery appliances with
a battery inserted are in the operative
condition.
12. Do not use dull or damaged bits
and accessories. When installing an
accessory, insert the shank of the bit
well within the chuck. Be sure the chuck
has locked onto the bit correctly.
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.
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.