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Position the cord clear of rotating bit. DoWhen the power cord is unplugged from
not wrap the cord around your arm orthe mains outlet or when branch-circuit
wrist. If cord becomes entangled with thepower is interrupted, the electronic
spinning bit it could entrap you causingcontroller will automatically reset the tool
serious personal injury. to maximum speed and impact force.
Unexpected starting at maximum operating
Position yourself to avoid being caughtspeed and impact force could startle the
between the tool or side handle and wallsoperator and lead to potential injury.
or posts. Should the bit become bound or
jammed in the work, the reaction torque ofSome dust created by!WARNING
the tool could crush your hand or leg.power sanding, sawing,
Do not strike the bit with a handheldgrinding, drilling, and other construction
hammer or sledge hammer whenactivities contains chemicals known to
attempting to dislodge a bound or jammedcause cancer, birth defects or other
bit. Fragments of metal from the bit couldreproductive harm. Some examples of
dislodge and strike you or bystanders.these chemicals are:
Y Lead from lead-based paints,
Never place the tool down until the bit or
accessory have come to a complete stop. Y Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
Do not use dull or damaged bits andand other masonry products, and
accessories. Dull or damaged bits have aY Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
greater tendency to bind in the workpiece.treated lumber.
When removing the bit from the tool avoidYour risk from these exposures varies,
contact with skin and use proper protectivedepending on how often you do this type of
gloves when grasping the bit or accessory.work. To reduce your exposure to these
Accessories may be hot after prolonged use. chemicals: work in a well ventilated area,
Do not run the tool while carrying it at yourand work with approved safety equipment,
side. The spinning drill bit may becomesuch as those dust masks that are specially
entangled with clothing and injury may result.designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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