•Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or waste close by the bit.
•Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should never be left around the work area.
•Support the work properly.
•If you are interrupted when operating the drill, complete the process and switch off before looking up.
•Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings are properly tightened.
•When using the drill, use safety equipment including safety glasses or shield, ear defenders, and protective clothing including safety gloves. Wear a dust mask if the drilling operation creates dust.
If in doubt, do not plug in the tool. Using a power source with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any use other than those mentioned in this Manual will be considered a case of misuse. The user and not the manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of misuse.
To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this manual. All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards.
Children and frail people must not use this tool. Children should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in which the tool is being used. It is also imperative that you observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area. The same applies for general rules of occupational health and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such changes.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction and design:
•Damage to the lungs if an effective dust mask is not worn.
•Damage to hearing if effective ear defenders are not worn.
Additional safety instructions for the charger
•Your GMC tool with Lithium Iron batteries may only be charged with the specific designed GMC Lithium Iron battery charger purchased with the tool. IT IS DANGEROUS TO USE ANY OTHER BATTERY CHARGER TO CHARGE YOUR TOOL. Do not attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger than the one supplied.
•If there is a problem with the battery or the tool, take it to your nearest Authorised Service centre or phone and speak with an experienced GMC Customer Service Representative for assistance in rectifying your problem.
•Before using the charger, read all the instructions, labels and cautionary markings on the charger and battery pack as well as the instructions on using the battery pack.
•Do not use the charger if it has been subjected to a heavy knock, dropped or otherwise damaged in anyway. Take the charger to an authorised service centre for a check or repair.
•Do not disassemble the charger. Phone and speak with an experienced GMC Customer Service Representative or contact an Authorised Service centre for assistance. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when you use the tool or charger again. Take the charger to an authorised service centre when service or repair is required. Incorrect re- assembly may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble any part of the product.
•DANGER. If the battery pack is cracked or damaged in any other way, do not insert it in the charger
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