GENERAL SAFETY RULES

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING!

 

 

PERSONAL SAFETY

 

 

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common

Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions

sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a

power tool while you are tired or under the influence of

listed below

may result in electric

shock, fire and/or

drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention

serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings

while operating power tools may result in serious personal

listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded)

power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

injury.

 

 

 

 

 

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

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Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety

Work Area SAFETY

 

 

shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate

 

 

conditions will reduce personal injuries.

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the

areas invite accidents.

 

 

off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,

with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools

such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases

that have the switch on invites accidents.

or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the

Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

dust or fumes.

 

 

the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to

Keep children and bystanders away while operating a

a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal

power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

injury.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

 

 

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

 

 

at all times. This enables better control of the power tool

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify

in unexpected situations.

the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and

Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving

matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces

in moving parts.

such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

If devices are provided for the connection of dust

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

is earthed or grounded.

 

 

 

 

connected and properly used. Use of these devices can

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

reduce dust-related hazards.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long

electric shock.

 

 

 

 

hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,

into air vents.

pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away

Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable

from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged

footing on a solid surface enables better control of the

or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

power tool in unexpected situations.

When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

shock.

 

 

 

tool for your application. The correct power tool will

Use battery only with charger listed.

do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was

designed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn

MODEL

 

BATTERY PACK

 

CHARGER

 

 

it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CB120L (Li-Ion)

 

CH120L,

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

CD100

 

 

C120D

Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or

 

 

 

 

 

CB120N (Ni-Cd)

 

C120N, C120D

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 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.

 

 

 

 

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