•Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance.
•When an extension cable is required, you must ensure it has the right ampere rating for your power tool and is in a safe electrical condition.
•Fully unwind cable drum extensions to avoid potential overheating.
•Ensure your mains supply voltage is the same as your tool rating plate voltage.
•Your tool is double insulated for additional protection against a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.
•Always check walls, floors and ceilings to avoid hidden power cables and pipes.
•Be careful, after long working periods external metal parts and accessories could be hot.
•Do not put pressure on the impact wrench, such that it slows the motor down. Allow the impact wrench socket to operate without pressure. You will get better results and you will be taking better care of your tool.
•Always switch off before you put the impact wrench down.
•Ensure that the lighting is adequate.
•Keep the area free of tripping hazards.
•Do not touch the socket after operation. It may be hot.
•Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this tool.
•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 impact wrench, use safety equipment including safety glasses or shield, ear protectors, and protective clothing including safety gloves. Wear a dust mask if required.
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 protectors are not worn.
