Safety Rules For Cordless Drill/Drivers - Bosch GSB18V-535C Operating And Safety Instructions Manual

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Wear ear protectors when impact drilling.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Use auxiliary handle(s) if supplied with the
tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a
"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by hand or against
your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss
of control.
Do not drill, fasten or break into existing walls
or other blind areas where electrical wiring
may exist. If this situation is unavoidable,
disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers feeding this
worksite.
Always wear safety goggles or eye protection
when using this tool. Use a dust mask or
respirator for applications which generate
dust.
Use thick cushioned gloves and limit the
exposure time by taking frequent rest periods.
Vibration caused by hammer-drill action may be
harmful to your hands and arms.
Secure the material being drilled. Never hold it
in your hand or across legs. Unstable support
can cause the drill bit to bind causing loss of
control and injury.
Disconnect battery pack from tool before
making any assembly, adjustments or
changing accessories. Such preventive safety
Use auxiliary handle(s) if supplied with the
tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a
"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable
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Safety Rules for Cordless Hammer Drills

Safety Rules for Cordless Drill/Drivers

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
Position yourself to avoid being caught
between the tool or side handle and walls or
posts. Should the bit become bound or jammed
in the work, the reaction torque of the tool could
crush your hand or leg.
If the bit becomes bound in the workpiece,
release the trigger immediately, reverse the
direction of rotation and slowly squeeze the
trigger to back out the bit. Be ready for a strong
reaction torque. The drill body will tend to twist in
the opposite direction as the drill bit is rotating.
Do not grasp the tool or place your hands too
close to the spinning chuck or drill bit. Your
hand may be lacerated.
When installing a drill bit, insert the shank of
the bit well within the jaws of the chuck. If the
bit is not inserted deep enough, the grip of the
jaws over the bit is reduced and the loss of control
is increased.
Do not use dull or damaged bits and
accessories. Dull or damaged bits have a
greater tendency to bind in the workpiece.
When removing the bit from the tool avoid
contact with skin and use proper protective
gloves when grasping the bit or accessory.
Accessories may be hot after prolonged use.
Check to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the drill before
switching the tool "ON". Keys or wrenches can
fly away at high velocity striking you or a
bystander.
Do not run the tool while carrying it at your
side. A spinning drill bit could become entangled
with clothing and injury may result.
platform. Holding the work by hand or against
your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss
of control.
Do not drill, fasten or break into existing
walls or other blind areas where electrical
wiring may exist.
unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit
breakers feeding this worksite.
Always hold the tool with both hands. If the
bit jams two hands will give you maximum
control over torque reaction or kickback.
If this situation is