c) Ifthe work involves breaking right through, take
theappropriate safety measures at the opposite
side. Parts breaking away could fall out and / or
falldown and injure other persons.
5.3.5Personal protective equipment
Theuser and any other persons in the vicinity must
wear ANSI Z87.1-approved eye protection, a hard
hat,ear protection, protective gloves and breathing
protectionwhile the machine is in use.
6. Before use
6.1Fitting the side handle 2
CAUTION
Remove the depth gauge from the side handle in
orderto avoid injury.
1. Disconnectthe supply cord plug from the power
outlet.
2. Releasethe side handle clamping band by turning
thehandle counterclockwise.
3. Slide the side handle clamping band over the
chuck and onto the cylindrical section at the
frontend of the power tool.
4. Pivotthe side handle into the desired position.
5. CAUTION Check that the clamping band is en-
gaged in the groove provided on the power
tool.
Securethe side handle by turning the grip clock-
wise.
6.2Use of extension cords and generators or
transformers
Pleaserefer to the “Description” section.
7. Operation
CAUTION
In the event of the drill bit sticking, the power tool
will pivot about its own axis. Always use the power
tool with the side handle fitted and hold it securely
withboth hands so that the resulting opposing force
causes the slip clutch to release in the event of the
drill bit sticking. Use clamps or a vice to hold the
workpiecesecurely.
7.1Preparing for use
7.1.1Adjusting the depth gauge 3
1. Releasethe side handle clamping band by turning
thehandle counterclockwise.
2. Pivotthe side handle into the desired position.
3. Adjust the depth gauge to the desired drilling
depth.
4. Tighten the side handle securely by turning the
grip section. This also clamps the depth gauge
inposition.
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