Power tools are designed for tightening and loosening
screws, for drilling in wood, metal, ceramic and plastic,
and impact drilling in brick, concrete and stone.
1. Safety Notes
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future re-
ference. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-opera-
ted (cordless) power tool.
1.1 Work area safety
- Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
- Do not operate power tools in explosive atmosphe-
res, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, ga-
ses or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
- Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
1.2 Electrical safety
- Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modi-
fy the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs
with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
- Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-
faces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigera-
tors. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
- Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of elec-
tric shock.
-Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carr-
ying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
- When operating a power tool outdoors, use an ex-
tension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
- If operating a power tool in a damp location is una-
voidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protec-
ted supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric
shock..
1.3 Personal safety
- Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
- Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
- Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off-position before connecting to power source and/
or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying
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power tools with your finger on the switch or energising
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
- Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
- Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
- Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewel-
lery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from mo-
ving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
- If devices are provided for the connection of dust
ex-traction and collection facilities, ensure these are
con-nected and properly used. Use of dust collection can
re-duce dust-related hazards.
1.3 Power tool use and care
- Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
for your application. The correct power tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
- Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
- Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
- Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or
these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
- Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintai-
ned cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.
- Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in
ac-cordance with these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
1.4 Battery tool use and care
- Recharge only with the charger specified by the manu-
facturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery
pack may create a risk of fire when used with another ba-
ttery pack
- Use power tools only with specifically designated bat-
tery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a
risk of injury and fire.
- When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small metal objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery termi-
nals together may cause burns or a fire.
- Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush
with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addition-ally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
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