p. Check to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from the drill before switching the tool "ON".
Keys or wrenches can fly away at high velocity striking you
or a bystander.
q. Do not run the tool while carrying it at your side. A
spinning drill bit could become entangled with clothing
and injury may result.
GFCI and personal protection devices like electrician's
rubber gloves and footwear will further enhance your
personal safety.
Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power
supply. While the tool may appear to work, the electrical
components of the AC rated tool are likely to fail and create
a hazard to the operator.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery hands cannot safely control the power tool.
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.
Ensure the switch is in the off position before
inserting battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into
power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Safety Rules for Cordless Drill/Drivers
Additional Safety Warnings
Safety instructions when using long
drill bits
a.
Never operate at higher speed than the maximum speed
rating of the drill bit. At higher speeds, the bit is likely to
bend if allowed to rotate freely without contacting the
workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
b. Always start drilling at low speed and with the bit tip in
contact with the workpiece. At higher speeds, the bit is
likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contacting
the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
c.
Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit and do not
apply excessive pressure. Bits can bend causing breakage
or loss of control, resulting in personal injury.
Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drill-
ing, and other construction activities contains chemi-
cals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• A r s e n i c a n d c h r o m i u m f r o m c h e m i c a l l y -
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.
THINK SAFETY
SAFETY IS A COMBINATION OF OPERATOR COMMON
SENSE AND ALERTNESS AT ALL TIMES WHEN POWER
TOOLS ARE BEING USED.
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