Keep handles
dry, clean and free from
oil
and grease.
Slippery
hands
cannot
safely
control the power tool.
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 binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tools 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
maintained
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 accordance
with
these
instructions and in the manner intended
for the particular
type of power tool,
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.
Use
clamps
or other
practical
way
to
secure
and
support
the workpiece
to a
stable
platform.
Holding
the work by hand
or against
your
body
is unstable
and may
lead to loss of control.
Service
Have
your
power
tool
serviced
by a
qualified
repair person
using only identical
replacement
parts. This will ensure
that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
Develop
a periodic
maintenance
schedule
for
your
tool.
When
cleaning
a tool
be
careful
not to disassemble
any portion
of
the
tool
since
internal
wires
may
be
misplaced
or pinched
or safety
guard
return
springs
may
be
improperly
mounted.
Certain
cleaning
agents
such as
gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride,
ammonia,
etc.
may damage
plastic parts.
Rotary Hammer
Safety Rules
Hold tools by insulated
gripping
surfaces
when
performing
an operation
where
the
cutting
tool may contact
hidden
wiring
or
its own cord. Contact
with a "live" wire will
make exposed
metal parts of the tool "live" and
shock the operator.
Do not drill, fasten or break
into existing
walls or other blind areas
where
electrical
wiring
may exist. If this situation
is
unavoidable,
disconnect
aft fuses
or circuit
breakers feeding this worksite.
Wear ear protectors
when using the tool for
extended
periods.
Prolonged
exposure
to
high intensity noise can cause hearing loss.
Use a metal detector
to determine
if there
are gas or water
pipes hidden
in the work
area or call the local utility
company
for
assistance
before beginning
the operation.
Striking or cutting
into a gas line will result in
explosion.
Water entering an electrical
device
may cause electrocution.
Always
use the side
handle
for maximum
control
over
torque
reaction
or kick-back.
Never attempt
to operate
this tool with one
hand.
The slip clutch
engages
if you firmly
control
the tool during
a torque
reaction
or
kickback.
Always
wear
safety
goggles
or eye
protection when using this tool. Use a dust
mask or respirator for applications which
generate
dust. Safety
goggles
or eye
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