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KWT-555-IML23 Kielder WT Ltd Kielder WT Ltd KWT-555-IML23
WARNING!
This product uses Lithium
Battery cells, do not use if
the battery has been damaged in transit
or becomes damaged during use. If
Lithium-ion cells are damaged they
present a ammable hazard.
General Safety
Warning: when using electric tools, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of re, electric
shock and personal injury. Please read all
of these instructions before attempting to
operate this machine. Save this manual for
future reference.
• Keep work area clear. Cluttered work
areas invite accidents.
• Consider work area environment. Do not
expose tools to rain. Do not use tools in
damp or wet locations. Keep work area
well lit. Never use tools near ammable
liquids or gases.
• Protect yourself against electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces.
• Keep other people away. Do not let
others, especially children, come close
to the work, and touch the tool or power
cable. Keep them away from the work
area.
• Store idle tools. When not in use, tools
should be stored in a dry locked-up
place, out of children’s reach.
• Never force the tools. Your tools will be
more ecient and safer when used at the
rate for which they were intended.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the inuence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-
skid safety shoes, hard hat, hearing
protection, anti-vibration gloves used
for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the o-position before
connecting to power source and/or
battery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your
nger on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning a power tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part
of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce
dust-related hazards.
Safe Use Of Power Tools
Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.
The correct tool will 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 it on and o. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the 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 the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may aect 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 clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories 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 dierent from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
Battery & Charger
Recharge battery only with the charger
specied by the manufacturer. A charger
that is suitable for a certain type of battery
pack may create a risk of re when used
with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specically
designated battery packs. Use of any
other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and re.
• Keep battery pack and charger away
from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other
small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the terminals together may
cause burns or a re.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, ush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Service
Have your power tool serviced or repaired
by Kielder or a qualied technician using
only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
