protection
will help deflect
fragments
of the
material that may be thrown toward your face
and eyes.
Dust generated
or gases released
from the material you are cutting (i.e. asbestos
insulated
pipes, radon) may cause respiratory
difficulties.
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.
Position
the cord clear of rotating
bit. Do
not wrap the cord around your arm or wrist.
If cord becomes
entangled with the spinning bit
it could entrap you causing
serious
personal
injury.
Position
yourself
to avoid
being
caught
between
the tool or side handle
and walls
or posts.
Should
the bit become
bound
or
jammed
in the work,
the reaction
torque
of
the tool could crush your hand or leg.
Do not
strike
the
bit
with
a handheld
hammer
or
sledge
hammer
when
attempting
to dislodge
a bound
or jammed
bit. Fragments
of metal
from the bit could
dislodge and strike you or bystanders.
Never
place the tool
down
until the bit or
accessory
have come to a complete stop.
Do not
use
dull
or damaged
bits
and
accessories.
Dull or damaged
bits have a
greater tendency to bind in the workpiece.
When removing the bit from the tool avoid
contact with skin and use proper protective
gloves when grasping the bit or accessory.
Accessories may be hot after prolonged use.
Do not run the tool while carrying it at your
side. The spinning
drill bit may become
entangled with clothing and injury may result.
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Some
dust
created
by
power sanding,
sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities
contains 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
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
chemicals:
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.
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