Bosch GSR18V-400 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 4

General Power Tool Safety Warnings
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or burns.
e. Do not use a battery pack or tool that
is damaged or modified. Damaged or
modified batteries may exhibit unpredict-
able behaviour resulting in fire, explosion
or risk of injury.
f. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to
fire or excessive temperature. Exposure
to fire or temperature above 265 °F may
cause explosion.
g. Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge the battery pack or tool out-
Safety Rules for Cordless Hammer Drills
a. Wear ear protectors when impact drill-
ing. Exposure to noise can cause hearing
loss.
b. Use the auxiliary handle(s). Loss of con-
trol can cause personal injury.
c. Hold the power tool by insulated grip-
ping surfaces, when performing an op-
eration where the cutting accessory or
fasteners may contact hidden wiring.
Cutting accessory or fasteners contact-
ing a "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
d. 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 unsta-
ble and may lead to loss of control.
e. Do not drill, fasten or break into existing
walls or other blind areas where electri-
cal wiring may exist. If this situation is
unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or cir-
cuit breakers feeding this worksite.
f. Always wear safety goggles or eye pro-
tection when using this tool. Use a dust
mask or respirator for applications which
generate dust.
g. 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.
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side the temperature range specified
in the instructions. Charging improperly
or at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the battery and in-
crease the risk of fire.
6. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qual-
ified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
b. Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be
performed by the manufacturer or autho-
rized service providers.
h. Secure the material being drilled. Never
hold it in your hand or across legs. Un-
stable support can cause the drill bit to
bind causing loss of control and injury.
Disconnect battery pack from tool be-
i.
fore making any assembly, adjustments
or changing accessories. Such preven-
tive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
Position yourself to avoid being caught
j.
between the tool or side handle and
walls or posts. Should the bit become
bound or jammed in the work, the reac-
tion torque of the tool could crush your
hand or leg.
k. If the bit becomes bound in the work-
piece, 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
l.
hands too close to the spinning chuck
or drill bit. Your hand may be lacerated.
m. 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 in-
creased.
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