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c)If the work involves breaking right through, take the appropriate safety measures at the opposite side. Parts breaking away could fall out and / or fall down and injure other persons.
5.3.5Personal protective equipment
The user and any other persons in the vicinity must wear ANSI
hat, ear protection, protective gloves and breathing protection while the machine is in use.
6. Before use
6.1 Fitting the side handle 2
CAUTION
Remove the depth gauge from the side handle in order to avoid injury.
1.Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet.
2.Release the side handle clamping band by turning the handle counterclockwise.
3.Slide the side handle clamping band over the chuck and onto the cylindrical section at the front end of the power tool.
4.Pivot the side handle into the desired position.
5.CAUTION Check that the clamping band is en- gaged in the groove provided on the power tool.
Secure the side handle by turning the grip clock- wise.
6.2Use of extension cords and generators or transformers
Please refer to the “Description” section.
7. Operation
CAUTION
In the event of the drill bit sticking, the power tool will pivot about its own axis. Always use the power tool with the side handle fitted and hold it securely with both hands so that the resulting opposing force causes the slip clutch to release in the event of the drill bit sticking. Use clamps or a vice to hold the workpiece securely.
7.1 Preparing for use
7.1.1Adjusting the depth gauge 3
1.Release the side handle clamping band by turning the handle counterclockwise.
2.Pivot the side handle into the desired position.
3.Adjust the depth gauge to the desired drilling depth.
4.Tighten the side handle securely by turning the grip section. This also clamps the depth gauge in position.
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