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Remove battery pack before changing
accessories. Accidental starting may occur
because battery appliances with a battery
inserted are in the operative condition.
Be prepar ed for a r eaction torque when
“seating” or removing a fastener. The
screwdriver housing may tend to twist in the
opposite direction of bit rotation when
“seating” or removing a fastener depending
on the torque setting of the tool.
Do not use dull or damaged bits and
accessories. When installing an accessory,
insert the shank of the bit well within the
chuck. Be sure the chuck has locked onto the
bit correctly.
Do not run the tool while carrying it at
your side. A spinning bit could become
entangled with clothing and injury may result.
Place the tool onto the fastener only when
the screwdriver is switched off. Rotating
driver tools can slide off the fastener.
Do not use this tool as a drill. Too ls
equipped with shut-off clutches are not
designed for drilling applications. The clutch
can sh ut off au tom ati call y and wi tho ut
warning.
Be careful when driving long screws –
there is a risk of s liding off the f astener
head depending on type of socket or bit
used. First test the run-down of a fastener
and pay attention during the screw driving
process to ensure you do not injure yourself
if t he tool bi t o r so cket sl ides of f o f th e
fastener.
Some dus t cr eat ed b y
power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and
other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To redu ce y our expo sure to thes e
chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and
work with approved safety equipment such
as d ust mask s d esig ned to filt er out
microscopic particles.
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WARNING
Safety Rules for Drills
Wear e ar p rotecto rs wi th im pact drills .
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Use auxiliary handles supplied with the
tool. Loss of control can cause personal
injury.
Hold tool by insulat ed gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tools may contact hidden wiring
or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire
will make exposed metal parts of the tool
“live” and shock the operator.
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand
or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
Do not drill, fasten or break into existing
walls or other blind areas where electrical
wiri ng ma y exi st. If thi s sit uat ion i s
unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit
breakers feeding this worksite.
Always wear safety goggles or eye
protection when using this tool. Use a
dust mask or respirator for applications
which generate dust.
Secure the material being drilled. Never
hold i t i n you r h and o r a cro ss leg s.
Unstable support can cause the drill bit to
bind causing loss of control and injury.
Never leave the trigger locked "ON".
Before plugging the tool in, check that the
trigger lock is "OFF". Accidental start-ups
could cause injury.
Position the cord clear of rotating bit. Do
not w rap the cord aroun d yo ur a rm o r
wrist. If you lose control and have the cord
wrapped around your arm or wrist it may
entrap you and cause injury.
Position yourself to avoid being caught
between the tool or side handle and walls
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