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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Clean areas prevent injuries.
2. CONSIDER THE WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp,
wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t expose your tool to the rain. Keep the work area
well lit. Don’t use tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All children should be kept away from the work area.
Don’t let them handle machines, tools, or extension cords.
4. STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT. Store equipment in a dry area to inhibit rust.
Equipment also should be stored in a high location or locked up to keep out of the reach
of children.
5. DON’T FORCE THE DRILL. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate
for which it was intended.
6. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force a small tool or attachment to do the work
of a larger industrial tool. Don’t use a tool for a purpose for which it was not
intended.
7. DRESS PROPERLY. Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get caught
in the moving parts. Protective, non-electrically conductive gloves and non-skid
footwear are recommended when working. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
8. USE EYE PROTECTION. Use a full face mask if the work you’re doing produc-
es metal filings, dust or wood chips. Goggles are acceptable in other situations.
Wear a clean dust mask if the work involves creating a lot of fine or coarse
dust.
9. DO NOT TOUCH THE BIT WITH HANDS AFTER DRILLING. Drill bits can become
extremely hot during your job.
10. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work if possible. It’s safer
than using your hands and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
11. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not
reach over or across machines which are running.
13. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Although your
cordless drill has a convenient keyless chuck, make it a habit to check that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from any rotating tool before using.
14. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry the tool with a finger on the
switch. Be sure the direction switch is in the NEUTRAL position when not in
use or when changing bits.
15. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing & use common sense. Don’t operate
any tool when you are tired.
16. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the drill, any part that is dam-
aged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for the alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, mountings, and other conditions that may
affect its operation. Check the bits to make sure they are sharp and not chipped.
Inspect screws and tighten any ones that are loose. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center un-
less otherwise indicated elsewhere in the instruction manual. Have defective
switches replaced by an authorized service center. Don’t use the tool if the
switch does not turn on and off properly.
17. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded
surfaces: pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures. When drilling
into walls, floors, or wherever “live” electrical wires may be encountered, try to
ascertain whether there is a danger of shock. Even so, DO NOT TOUCH THE
CHUCK OR ANY FRONT METAL PARTS OF THE DRILL. Hold the tool only by
the plastic handle or the side grip to prevent electric shock in case you hit a live
wire.
18. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts.
WARNING When using electric tools, machines or equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL
12. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
For safe performance, keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
