Model t10446 heavy-duty hammer drill -1-
section 1: safetysafety instructions for tools
oWner’s manual. read and unde r-
stand this owner’s manual BeFore using
tool. Untrained user s can be seriously
hurt.
eye protection. always wear ansi-
approved safety glasses or a face shield
when operating or observing operations to
reduce the ris k of eye i njury or bli ndness
from flying particles. everyday eyeglasses
are not approved safety glas ses.
hazardous dust. dust created while
using tools may cause cancer, birth
defects, or long-term res piratory damage.
Be aware of dust hazards asso ciated
with each workpiece mater ial, and always
wear a niosh-approve d respi rator to
reduce your risk.
Wearing pro per apparel. do not
wear clothing, apparel, or jewelry that
can becom e entang led in moving parts.
always tie ba ck or cover long hair. Wear
non-slip footwear to avoid accident al slips
which could cause a loss of workpiece
control.
hearing protection. always wear
hearing protection when operating or
observing loud tools. extended expo sure
to th is noise without hearing prote ction
can cause permanent heari ng loss.
mental alertness. Be mentally alert
when running tool s. never operate under
the influe nce o f drug s or alcoh ol, wh en
tired, or when distracted.
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual
Before Operating This Equipment
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazard-
ous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which
are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The
progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by
themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident
prevention measures.
Indicates an imminent hazardous situat ion which, if
not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful infor-
mation about proper operation of the equipment.