Cordless Rotary Hammer Safety Warnings - Bosch SDS-plus GFA12-H Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

General Power Tool Safety Warnings
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-
side the temperature range specified in
the instructions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the
risk of fire.

Cordless Rotary Hammer Safety Warnings

Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can
cause hearing loss.
Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the
tool. Loss of control can cause personal in-
jury.
Hold power tools by insulated gripping sur-
faces, when performing an operation where
the cutting tool 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 se-
cure and support the workpiece to a sta-
ble 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 unavoid-
able, disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers
feeding this worksite.
Always wear safety goggles or eye protec-
tion 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 peri-
ods. 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
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6. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a quali-
fied repair person using only identical re-
placement 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.
support can cause the drill bit to bind caus-
ing loss of control and injury.
Disconnect battery pack from tool be-
fore making any assembly, adjustments or
changing accessories. Such preventive safe-
ty 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 acces-
sories. Dull or damaged bits have a greater
tendency to bind in the workpiece.
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