Additional Safety Instructions For Hammer Drills

Additional Safety Instructions

for Hammer Drills

CONCEALED ITEMS. Drilling into con- cealed items can cause personal injury or property damage. Always make sure the area of drilling is free from items other than masonry material, such as rebar, wire mesh, water or gas pipes, electrical conduit or wires, etc.

HOLDING HAMMER DRILL. The ham- mer drill produces significant torque dur- ing operation. To maintain control of the tool, always firmly hold the grip with one hand and the auxiliary handle with the other before starting the tool and during operation.

DRILL BIT. If the bit is not firmly locked in the chuck, it could be thrown from the tool and cause personal injury or property damage. Always make sure the bit is prop- erly locked in the chuck and is against the workpiece before starting the drill.

HOLDING HAMMER DRILL. The ham- mer drill produces significant torque dur- ing operation. To prevent injuries from loss of control, always firmly hold the grip with one hand and the auxiliary handle with the other before starting the tool and during operation.

REMOVING BIT. Drill bits can become extremely hot during operation. Always use a rag or heavy work gloves to protect your hands when removing hot drill bits.

DISCONNECT TOOL. To avoid unexpect- ed start-up, always disconnect the drill from power before changing bits. Never leave the tool connected to power when left unattended.

REMOVING BIT FROM HOLE. If the drill stops rotating while it is in the hole, it could become stuck and difficult to remove. Always remove the bit from the hole while it is still rotating and turn the tool OFF just as the bit leaves the hole.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE). Dust and flying debris could cause respiratory, eye, or skin injuries. The noise caused by the hammer drill could cause hearing loss over time. Always wear an approved respirator, safety glasses and face shield, heavy work gloves and long sleeves, and hearing protection when using the hammer drill.

ELECTRICAL CORD. To avoid electrical injuries or cord damage, always make sure the electrical cord of the drill and any extension cords are trailing behind the tool clear of the drilling area, and kept away from wet areas. Immediately replace cord if damaged.

REST PERIODS. Long-term exposure to vibration from operating the hammer drill could cause hand and arm injuries. To reduce this risk, take frequent breaks that are at least as long as the period of opera- tion. Comfortably move fingers and hands around to increase circulation during the rest periods.

SPARKS. Sparks produced during normal operation could ignite flammable materi- als or fumes. Do not operate the hammer drill near flammable material or fumes. If there are excessive sparks, stop the hammer drill immediately and resolve the issue before continuing.

Model T10446 Heavy-Duty Hammer Drill

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