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.
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.
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 earmuffs are not worn.
Additional safety instructions for the charger
•Your GMC tool with Lithium Ion batteries may only be charged with the specific designed GMC Lithium Ion 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 a power tool repair 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 a power tool repair 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
•Do not plug anything other than your GMC tool into the charger, as other objects may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts, which could result in fire or electric shock.
•Do not place the tool or charger on an uneven surface, as a fall may cause serious damage.
•Never place the tool or charger near or over a heat source such as a radiator or heater.
•Do not operate the charger in a cabinet or other enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
•Use the battery charger indoors only.
WARNING. Do not allow any liquid to come into contact with the charger. There is a danger of electric shock. Do not position the tool or battery charger near water; for example,
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