Always use the side handle for maximumNever place the tool down until the bit or
control over torque reaction or kick-back.accessory have come to a complete stop.
Never attempt to operate this tool with oneDo not use dull or damaged bits and
hand. The slip clutch engages if you firmly
control the tool during a torque reaction oraccessories. Dull or damaged bits have a
kickback.greater tendency to bind in the workpiece.
When removing the bit from the tool avoid
Always wear safety goggles or eye
protection when using this tool. Use a dustcontact with skin and use proper protective
mask or respirator for applications whichgloves when grasping the bit or accessory.
Accessories may be hot after prolonged use.
generate dust. Safety goggles or eye
protection will help deflect fragments of theDo not run the tool while carrying it at your
material that may be thrown toward your faceside. The spinning drill bit may become
and eyes. Dust generated or gases releasedentangled with clothing and injury may result.
from the material you are cutting (i.e. asbestos
Some dust created by
insulated pipes, radon) may cause respiratorypower sanding, sawing,!WARNING
difficulties.grinding, drilling, and other construction
Use thick cushioned gloves and limit theactivities contains chemicals known to
exposure time by taking frequent restcause cancer, birth defects or other
periods. Vibration caused by hammer-drillreproductive harm. Some examples of
action may be harmful to your hands andthese chemicals are:
arms.
Y Lead from lead-based paints,
Position the cord clear of rotating bit. Do
not wrap the cord around your arm or wrist.Y Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
If cord becomes entangled with the spinning bit
it could entrap you causing serious personalY Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
injury. treated lumber.
Position yourself to avoid being caughtYour risk from these exposures varies,
between the tool or side handle and wallsdepending on how often you do this type of
or posts. Should the bit become bound orwork. To reduce your exposure to these
jammed in the work, the reaction torque ofchemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
the tool could crush your hand or leg.work with approved safety equipment, such
Do not strike the bit with a handheldas those dust masks that are specially
hammer or sledge hammer whendesigned to filter out microscopic particles.
attempting to dislodge a bound or jammed
bit. Fragments of metal from the bit could
dislodge and strike you or bystanders.
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