Maintain tools with care. Keep cuttingsuitable for one tool may create a risk of
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintainedinjury when used on another tool.
tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.Service
Tool service must be performed only by
Check for misalignment or binding ofqualified repair personnel. Service or
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tool'smaintenance performed by unqualified
personnel may result in a risk of injury.
operation. If damaged, have the toolWhen servicing a tool, use only identical
serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use only accessories that areUse of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
recommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may beMaintenance Instructions may create a risk of
shock or injury.
Safety Rules for Cordless Drivers
Hold tools by insulated gripping surfacesRemove battery pack before changing
when performing an operation where theaccessories. Accidental starting may occur
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or itbecause battery appliances with a battery
own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will makeinserted are in the operative condition.
exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
shock the operator. Do not drill, fasten or breakBe prepared for a reaction torque when
into existing walls or other blind areas whereOseating� or removing a fastener. The
screwdriver housing may tend to twist in the
electrical wiring may exist. If this situation is
unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuitopposite direction of bit rotation when
breakers feeding this worksite. Oseating� or removing a fastener depending
on the torque setting of the tool.
Always wear safety goggles or eye
protection when using this tool.Do not use dull or damaged bits and
accessories. When installing an accessory,
Wear ear protectors when using the tool forinsert the shank of the bit well within the
extended periods. Prolonged exposure tocollet. Be sure the collet has locked onto the
high intensity noise can cause hearing loss.
bit correctly.
Use thick cushioned gloves and limit theDo not run the tool while carrying it at
exposure time by taking frequent rest
periods. Vibration caused by hammer-drillyour side. A spinning bit could become
action may be harmful to your hands andentangled with clothing and injury may result.
arms. Place the tool onto the fastener only when
Secure the material being fastened. Neverthe screwdriver is switched off. Rotating
driver tools can slide off the fastener.
hold it in your hand or across your legs.
Unstable support can cause loss of controlDo not use this tool as a drill. Tools
and injury.equipped with shut-off clutches are not
designed for drilling applications. The clutch
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the
forward/reverse switch is in the offcan shut off automatically and without
position before inserting battery pack.warning.
Carrying appliances with your finger on theBe careful when driving long screws �
switch or inserting the battery pack into anthere is a risk of sliding off the fastener
appliance with the switch on inviteshead depending on type of socket or bit
accidents. used. First test the run-down of a fastener
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