Tool Use and CareCheck for misalignment or binding of
Use clamps or other practical way tomoving parts, breakage of parts, and any
secure and support the workpiece to aother condition that may affect the tools
stable platform. Holding the work by handoperation. If damaged, have the tool
or against your body is unstable and mayserviced before using. Many accidents are
lead to loss of control.caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool fora periodic maintenance schedule for your
your application. The correct tool will dotool.
the job better and safer at the rate for whichUse only accessories that are
it is designed.Do not use tool if switchrecommended by the manufacturer for
does not turn it OON� or OOFF�. Any toolyour model. Accessories that may be
that cannot be controlled with the switch issuitable for one tool, may become
dangerous and must be repaired.hazardous when used on another tool.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,Service
Tool service must be performed only by
changing accessories, or storing the tool.qualified repair personnel. Service or
Such preventive safety measures reduce themaintenance performed by unqualified
risk of starting the tool accidentally.
personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
Store idle tools out of reach of childrenexample: internal wires may be misplaced or
and other untrained persons. Tools arepinched, safety guard return springs may be
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.improperly mounted.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cuttingWhen servicing a tool, use only identical
tools sharp and clean.Properlyreplacement parts. Follow instructions in
maintained tools, with sharp cutting edgesthe Maintenance section of this manual.
are less likely to bind and are easier toUse of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
control. Any alteration or modification is aMaintenance Instructions may create a risk
misuse and may result in a dangerousof electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
condition.agents such as gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage
plastic parts.
Safety Rules for Drills
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfacesSecure the material being drilled. Never
when performing an operation where thehold it in your hand or across legs.
cutting tools may contact hidden wiringUnstable support can cause the drill bit to
or its own cord. Contact with a Olive� wirebind causing loss of control and injury.
will make exposed metal parts of the tool
Olive� and shock the operator. Do not drill,Never leave the trigger locked "ON".
fasten or break into existing walls or otherBefore plugging the tool in, check that the
trigger lock is "OFF". Accidental start-ups
blind areas where electrical wiring may exist.could cause injury.
If this situation is unavoidable, disconnect all
fuses or circuit breakers feeding thisPosition the cord clear of rotating bit. Do
worksite.not wrap the cord around your arm or
wrist. If you lose control and have the cord
Always use auxiliary handle for maximumwrapped around your arm or wrist it may
control over torque reaction or kick-back.
High torque 3/8" and larger chuck capacityentrap you and cause injury.
drills are equipped with auxiliary handles.Position yourself to avoid being caught
Always wear safety goggles or eyebetween the tool or side handle and walls
protection when using this tool. Use aor posts. Should the bit become bound or
jammed in the work, the reaction torque of
dust mask or respirator for applicationsthe tool could crush your hand or leg.
which generate dust.
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