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Cordless Rotary Hammer Safety Rules
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfacesimmediately, reverse the direction of
when performing an operation where therotation and slowly squeeze the trigger to
cutting tools may contact hidden wiring.back out the bit. Be ready for a strong
Contact with a Olive� wire will make exposedreaction torque. The drill body will tend to
metal parts of the tool Olive� and shock thetwist in the opposite direction as the drill bit is
operator.rotating.
Use clamps or other practical way toDo not grasp the tool or place your hands
secure and support the workpiece to atoo close to the spinning chuck or drill
stable platform. Holding the work by handbit. Your hand may be lacerated.
or against your body is unstable and mayWhen installing a drill bit, insert the shank
lead to loss of control.of the bit well within the jaws of the
Do not drill, fasten or break into existing wallschuck. If the bit is not inserted deep
or other blind areas where electrical wiringenough, the grip of the jaws over the bit is
may exist. If this situation is unavoidable,reduced and the loss of control is increased.
disconnect all fuses or circuit breakersDo not use dull or damaged bits and
feeding this worksite.accessories. Dull or damaged bits have a
Wear ear protectors when using the tool forgreater tendency to bind in the workpiece.
extended periods. Prolonged exposure toWhen removing the bit from the tool avoid
high intensity noise can cause hearing loss. contact with skin and use proper
Always use auxiliary handle for maximumprotective gloves when grasping the bit
control over torque reaction or kick-back.or accessory. Accessories may be hot after
High torque 3/8" and larger chuck capacityprolonged use.
drills are equipped with auxiliary handles.
Check to see that keys and adjusting
Always wear safety goggles or eyewrenches are removed from the drill
protection when using this tool. Use abefore switching the tool "ON". Keys or
dust mask or respirator for applicationswrenches can fly away at high velocity
which generate dust.striking you or a bystander.
Use thick cushioned gloves and limit theDo not run the tool while carrying it at
exposure time by taking frequent restyour side. A spinning drill bit could become
periods. Vibration caused by hammer-drillentangled with clothing and injury may result.
action may be harmful to your hands andSome dust created by
arms. !WARNING
power sanding, sawing,
Secure the material being drilled. Nevergrinding, drilling, and other construction
hold it in your hand or across legs.activities contains chemicals known to
Unstable support can cause the drill bit tocause cancer, birth defects or other
bind causing loss of control and injury.reproductive harm. Some examples of
Disconnect battery pack from tool orthese chemicals are:
place the switch in the locked or offY Lead from lead-based paints,
position before making any assembly,Y Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
adjustments or changing accessories.and other masonry products, and
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.Y Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
Position yourself to avoid being caughttreated lumber.
between the tool or side handle and wallsYour risk from these exposures varies,
or posts. Should the bit become bound ordepending on how often you do this type of
jammed in the work, the reaction torque ofwork. To reduce your exposure to these
the tool could crush your hand or leg.chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
If the bit becomes bound in thework with approved safety equipment, such
workpiece, release the triggeras those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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