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appropriate standards agency.
Unapproved safety equipment may
not provide adequate protection.
Eye protection must be ANSI-
approved and breathing protection
must be NIOSH-approved for the
specic hazards in the work area.
power tool use and care4.
do not force the power tool. use a. the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
do not use the power tool if the b. switch does not turn it on and
off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
disconnect the plug from the c. power source and/or the battery
pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of d. the reach of children and do not
allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Maintain power tools. check e. for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may
affect the power tool’s operation.
if damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
keep cutting tools sharp and f. clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
use the power tool, accessories g. and tool bits etc. in accordance
with these instructions, taking
into account the working
conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
drill and impact drill Safety warnings
wear ear protectors with impact 1. drills. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.
use auxiliary handles supplied 2. with the tool. Loss of control can
cause personal injury.
Hold power tools by insulated 3. gripping surfaces when performing
an operation where the cutting tool
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.
Maintain labels and nameplates on 4. the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing,
contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare
5. to begin work before turning on the
tool.
Do not lay the tool down until it has 6. come to a complete stop. Moving