Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING Work Area Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. Keep by-standers, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Electrical Safety Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire. A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery. Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire. Personal Safety Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. Tool Use and Care Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. -2 BM 2610914845 3/03 3/18/03 10:56 AM Page 3 When battery pack is not in use, keep it Use only accessories that are away from other metal objects like: paper recommended by the manufacturer for clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other your model. Accessories that may be small metal objects that can make a suitable for one tool may create a risk of connection from one terminal to another. injury when used on another tool. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire. Service Tool service must be performed only by Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting qualified repair personnel. Service or tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained maintenance performed by unqualified tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely personnel may result in a risk of injury. to bind and are easier to control. When servicing a tool, use only identical Check for misalignment or binding of replacement parts. Follow instructions in moving parts, breakage of parts, and any the Maintenance section of this manual. other condition that may affect the tool's Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow operation. If damaged, have the tool Maintenance Instructions may create a risk serviced before using. Many accidents are of shock or injury. caused by poorly maintained tools. Safety Rules for Cordless Hammer Drills Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces Unstable support can cause the drill bit to when performing an operation where the bind causing loss of control and injury. cutting tools may contact hidden wiring Disconnect battery pack from tool or or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire place the switch in the locked or off will make exposed metal parts of the tool position before making any assembly, “live” and shock the operator. Do not drill, adjustments or changing accessories. f...