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Safety Rules for Cordless Impact Drivers
Hold tools by insulated gripping surfacesOseating� or removing a fastener depending
when performing an operation where theon the torque setting of the tool.
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.Do not use dull or damaged bits and
Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed
metal parts of the tool "live" and shock theaccessories. When installing an accessory,
insert the shank of the bit well within the
operator.chuck. Be sure the chuck has locked onto
Use clamps or other practical way tothe bit correctly.
secure and support the workpiece to aDo not run the tool while carrying it at
stable platform. Holding the work by hand
or against your body is unstable and mayyour side. A spinning bit could become
entangled with clothing and injury may result.
lead to loss of control.
Place the tool onto the fastener only when
Do not drill, fasten or break into existing wallsthe screwdriver is switched off. Rotating
or other blind areas where electrical wiring maydriver tools can slide off the fastener.
exist. If this situation is unavoidable,
disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers feedingDo not use this tool as a drill. Tools
this worksite. equipped with shut-off clutches are not
designed for drilling applications. The clutch
Always wear safety goggles or eyecan shut off automatically and without
protection when using this tool.
warning.
Wear ear protectors when using the tool forBe careful when driving long screws �
extended periods. Prolonged exposure to
high intensity noise can cause hearing loss. there is a risk of sliding off the fastener
head depending on type of socket or bit
Use thick cushioned gloves and limit theused. First test the run-down of a fastener
exposure time by taking frequent restand pay attention during the screw driving
periods. Vibration caused by hammer-drillprocess to ensure you do not injure yourself
action may be harmful to your hands andif the tool bit or socket slides off of the
arms. fastener.
Secure the material being fastened. NeverSome dust created by
!WARNING
hold it in your hand or across your legs.power sanding, sawing,
Unstable support can cause loss of controlgrinding, drilling and other construction
and injury.activities contains chemicals known to
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure thecause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of
forward/reverse switch is in the offthese chemicals are:
position before inserting battery pack.
Carrying appliances with your finger on theY Lead from lead-based paints
switch or inserting the battery pack into an
Y Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and
appliance with the switch on invitesother masonry products.
accidents.
Y Arsenic and chromium from chemically
Remove battery pack before changingtreated lumber.
accessories. Accidental starting may occur
because battery appliances with a batteryYour risk from these exposures varies
inserted are in the operative condition. depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
Be prepared for a reaction torque whenchemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and
Oseating� or removing a fastener. The
screwdriver housing may tend to twist in thework with approved safety equipment such
as dust masks designed to filter out
opposite direction of bit rotation whenmicroscopic particles.
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