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or against your body is unstable and mayserviced before using. Many accidents are
lead to loss of control.caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop
a periodic maintenance schedule for your
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
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 powerService
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.Tool service must be performed only by
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. Properly maintainedreplacement parts. Follow instructions in
tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likelythe Maintenance section of this manual.
to bind and are easier to control. AnyUse of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
alteration or modification is a misuse andMaintenance Instructions may create a risk
may result in a dangerous condition.of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
Check for misalignment or binding ofagents such as gasoline, carbon
moving parts, breakage of parts, and anytetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage
plastic parts.
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool
Safety Rules for Drills
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfacesPosition the cord clear of rotating bit. Do
when performing an operation where thenot wrap the cord around your arm or
cutting tools may contact hidden wiringwrist. If you lose control and have the cord
or its own cord. Contact with a Olive� wirewrapped around your arm or wrist it may
will make exposed metal parts of the toolentrap you and cause injury.
Olive� and shock the operator. Do not drill,Position yourself to avoid being caught
fasten or break into existing walls or other
blind areas where electrical wiring may exist.between the tool or side handle and walls
or posts. Should the bit become bound or
If this situation is unavoidable, disconnect alljammed in the work, the reaction torque of
fuses or circuit breakers feeding this
worksite.the tool could crush your hand or leg.
Always wear safety goggles or eyeIf the bit becomes bound in the
protection when using this tool. Use aworkpiece, release the trigger
immediately, reverse the direction of
dust mask or respirator for applicationsrotation and slowly squeeze the trigger to
which generate dust.
back out the bit. Be ready for a strong
Secure the material being drilled. Neverreaction torque. The drill body will tend to
hold it in your hand or across legs.twist in the opposite direction as the drill bit
Unstable support can cause the drill bit tois rotating.
bind causing loss of control and injury.
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