Bosch GSR18V-800FC Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 5

Cordless Drill/Driver Safety Warnings
safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the tool accidentally.
j. 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.
k. If the bit becomes bound in the work-
piece, release the trigger immediately, re-
verse 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.
l. Do not grasp the tool or place your
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.
n. Do not use dull or damaged bits and ac-
cessories. Dull or damaged bits have a
greater tendency to bind in the workpiece.
o. 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.
1. Safety instructions for all
operations
a. Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise
can cause hearing loss.
b. Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with
the tool. Loss of control can cause per-
sonal injury.
c. Brace the tool properly before use. This
tool produces a high output torque and
without properly bracing the tool during
operation, loss of control may occur result-
ing in personal injury.
d. Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
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p. Check to see that keys and adjusting
q. Do not run the tool while carrying it at
2. Safety instructions when using
long drill bits
a. Never operate at higher speed than the
b. Always start drilling at low speed and
c. Apply pressure only in direct line with
Hammer Safety Warnings
e. Do not drill, fasten or break into existing
f. Always wear safety goggles or eye pro-
g. Use a metal detector to determine if
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
your side. A spinning drill bit could be-
come entangled with clothing and injury
may result.
maximum speed rating of the drill bit. At
higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if
allowed to rotate freely without contact-
ing the workpiece, resulting in personal
injury.
with the bit tip in contact with the work-
piece. At higher speeds, the bit is likely
to bend if allowed to rotate freely with-
out contacting the workpiece, resulting in
personal injury.
the bit and do not apply excessive pres-
sure. Bits can bend causing breakage or
loss of control, resulting in personal injury.
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contact-
ing a "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
walls or other blind areas where electri-
cal wiring may exist. If this situation is
unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit
breakers feeding this worksite.
tection when using this tool. Use a dust
mask or respirator for applications which
generate dust.
there are gas or water pipes hidden in the
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