•Only use accessory bits in good condition.
•Before drilling, check that there is sufficient clearance for the drill bit under the workpiece.
•Do not touch the attachments after operation. They may be very hot.
•Keep your hands away from spinning parts.
•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 tool, complete the process and switch off before looking up.
•Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings are properly tightened.
•When using the tool, use safety equipment including safety glasses or shield, ear defenders, and protective clothing including safety gloves. Wear a dust mask if the rotary tool 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
•Before using the charger, read all the instructions and cautionary markings on the charger and battery pack as well as the instructions on using the battery pack.
•Only charge your batteries indoors as the charger is designed for indoor use only.
DANGER. If the battery pack is cracked or damaged in any other way, do not insert it in the charger. There is a danger of electric shock or electrocution.
WARNING. Do not allow any liquid to come into contact with the charger. There is a danger of electric shock.
•Use only the charger supplied in this pack.
•Protect the charger against moisture including rain and high humidity.
•Always check that the battery pack is correctly sitting in the charger before switching the power on.
•When you are not using the charger, remove the plug from the mains socket. Do not pull the plug out by the power cord.
•Always remove the plug from the power socket before you clean or maintain the charger.
•Do not charge the battery if the ambient temperature is less than 0°C (32°F) or greater than 40°C (104°F).
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