General Safety Rules; Specific Safety Rules - Porter-Cable FLEX BBT 9.6 Instruction Manual

WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
TOOL USE AND CARE
1. Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or OFF position before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
2. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
3. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
4. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools
with sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
5. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other
condition that may affect the tool' s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
Many accidents are
6. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Acces-
sories that may
be
SERVICE
1. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
2. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool
"live" and shock the operator.
2. Be aware that this tool is always in an operating condition, because it does not have to be
plugged into an electrical outlet. Always set the trigger switch to the locked OFF position when
installing or removing the battery pack or drill bits.
3. Do not use bits larger than those recommended. Large bits may overload the drill and
damage the motor and gears.
4. Do not use if chuck jaws or other parts are cracked or worn.
5. Verify the drill' s rotation before starting the drill so it is correct for the operation being
performed.
6. Never change direction of rotation until motor has completely stopped.
7. Never hold work in your hand, lap, or against other parts of your body when drilling.
GENERALSAFETYRULES
by poorly maintained tools.
caused
suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool.