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Please note the included General Safety Notes and the
following safety notes to avoid malfunctions, damage or
physical injury.
Please also observe the safety notes in the manuals
for battery and charger.
• Please read this manual carefully and use the unit only
according to this manual.
• When using the tool, use safety equipment including safety glasses and
ear protection. If operating the tool causes discomfort in any way, stop
immediately and review your method of use.
• Dispose of used packaging material carefully or store it out of the reach
of children. There is a danger of suffocation!
• Persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are not all-
owed to use the unit, unless they are supervised and briefed for their
safety by a qualified person.
• Battery chargers are for indoors use only. Ensure that the power supply
and charger are protected against moisture at all times.
• Use metal and voltage detectors to locate concealed electric, water or
gas lines. Avoid touching live components or conductors.
• Ensure that the lighting is adequate.
• Ensure that the drill bit is securely fixed in the chuck. Insecure drill bits
can be ejected from the machine causing a hazard.
• Ensure that the drill bit is in contact with the workpiece prior to starting
up the tool.
• Before drilling, check that there is sufficient clearance for the drill bit
under the workpiece.
• Do not exert pressure on to the tool. To do so would shorten its lifetime.
• Drill bits get hot during operation; allow cooling prior to handling them.
• Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or waste close by the
bit.
Safety notes
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