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control. Breaking through or encountering hard materials such as re-bar may be
hazardous as well. Tighten the side handle securely before use.
• The hammer is only for light chiselling applications.
• The forward/reverse switch must be in the forward position when chiselling.
• Do not use this tool to mix or pump easily com busti ble or explosive fluids (ben-
zine, alcohol, etc.).
• Do not mix or stir inflammable liquids labelled accordingly.
• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration caused by hammer
action may be harmful to your hands and arms. Use gloves to provide extra
cushion and limit exposure by taking frequent rest periods.
• Do not recondition bits yourself. Slightly worn chisels can be resharpened by
grinding. Chisel reconditioning should be done by an authorized specialist.
Improperly reconditioned chisels could cause injury.
• Wear gloves when operating tool or changing bits. Accessible metal parts on
the tool and bits may get extremely hot during operation. Small bits of broken
material may damage bare hands.
• Never lay the tool down until the bit has come to a complete stop. Moving bits
could cause injury.
• Do not strike jammed bits with a hammer to dislodge them. Fragments of metal
or material chips could dislodge and cause injury.
• Keep the power cord away from the rotating bit. Do not wrap the cord around
any part of your body. An electric cord wrapped around a spinning bit may cause
personal injury and loss of control.
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes,
jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current device with a residual
current rating of 30mA or less.
WARNING: ALWAYS wear approved protective safety equipment complying with
the following standards:
• Eye protection: AS/NZS1337 Eye Protectors for Industrial Applications;
• Hearing protection: AS/NZS1270 Acoustics – Hearing Protection;
• Respiratory protection: AS/NZS1716 Respiratory Protective Devices.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash
exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes,
or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause
serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use AS/NZS1716 approved
respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from
face and body.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to
AS/NZS1270 during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.
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