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Tool Use and Careother condition that may affect the tools
Use clamps or other practical way tooperation. If damaged, have the tool
secure and support the workpiece to aserviced before using. Many accidents are
stable platform. Holding the work by handcaused by poorly maintained tools. Develop
or against your body is unstable and maya periodic maintenance schedule for your
lead to loss of control.tool.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool forUse only accessories that are
your application. The correct tool will dorecommended by the manufacturer for
the job better and safer at the rate for whichyour model. Accessories that may be
it is designed.Do not use tool if switchsuitable for one tool, may become
does not turn it OON� or OOFF�. Any toolhazardous when used on another tool.
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.Service
Disconnect the plug from the powerTool service must be performed only by
source before making any adjustments,qualified repair personnel. Service or
changing accessories, or storing the tool.maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
Such preventive safety measures reduce theexample: internal wires may be misplaced or
risk of starting the tool accidentally.pinched, safety guard return springs may be
Store idle tools out of reach of childrenimproperly mounted.
and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
Maintain tools with care. Keep cuttingthe Maintenance section of this manual.
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintainedUse of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likelyMaintenance Instructions may create a risk
to bind and are easier to control. Anyof electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
alteration or modification is a misuse andagents such as gasoline, carbon
may result in a dangerous condition.tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage
Check for misalignment or binding ofplastic parts.
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
Combination Hammer Safety Rules
Hold tools by insulated gripping surfacesAlways use the side handle for maximum
when performing an operation where thecontrol over torque reaction or kick-back.
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or itNever attempt to operate this tool with one
own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will makehand. The slip clutch engages if you firmly
exposed metal parts of the tool "live" andcontrol the tool during a torque reaction or
shock the operator. Do not drill, fasten orkickback.
break into existing walls or other blind areasAlways wear safety goggles or eye
where electrical wiring may exist. If thisprotection when using this tool. Use a dust
situation is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses ormask or respirator for applications which
circuit breakers feeding this worksite.
generate dust. Safety goggles or eye
Wear ear protectors when using the tool forprotection will help deflect fragments of the
extended periods. Prolonged exposure tomaterial that may be thrown toward your face
high intensity noise can cause hearing loss. and eyes. Dust generated or gases released
Use a metal detector to determine if therefrom the material you are cutting (i.e. asbestos
insulated pipes, radon) may cause respiratory
are gas or water pipes hidden in the workdifficulties.
area or call the local utility company for
assistance before beginning the operation.Use thick cushioned gloves and limit the
Striking or cutting into a gas line will result inexposure time by taking frequent rest
explosion. Water entering an electrical deviceperiods. Vibration caused by hammer-drill
may cause electrocution.action may be harmful to your hands and
arms.
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