Safety; Proper Use; Residual Risks - FERREX FAB 20-Ib User Manual

Safety

Proper use

The drill is only suitable for private use for hobby and DIY tasks for drilling and driving
screws into wood, plastic and metal.
Any other applications are expressly prohibited and are deemed improper use.
This drill does not come supplied with batteries or a charger. These must be bought
separately: The drill can be operated using a 20 V battery or with a 20/40 V Activ Energy®
battery. Only use the batteries specified in the chapter "Technical data" for the drill. Do
not operate the drill with batteries from other manufacturers.
Neither the manufacturer nor the retailer can accept any responsibility for injury,
loss or damage caused by misuse of this product of any kind. Examples of misuse are
given in the following non-exhaustive list:
• Using the drill for other purposes than those which are intended;
• Failure to observe the safety notes and warnings as well as the assembly,
operating, maintenance and cleaning instructions contained in this user manual;
• Failure to comply with any regulations relating to accident prevention,
occupational medicine or safety which specifically and/or generally apply to the
use of this drill;
• Usage of accessories and spare parts which are not intended for the drill;
• Modifications to the drill;
• Repairs to the drill by parties other than the manufacturer or a qualified
professional;
• Use of the drill for commercial or industrial applications as well as in connection
with the trades;
• Operation or maintenance of drill by persons not familiar with how to handle the
drill and/or who are not aware of or do not understand the associated risks.

Residual risks

Despite proper use, inconspicuous residual risks cannot be completely ruled out.
Depending on the type of drill, the following hazards may occur:
• Injury to health attributed to vibrations if the drill is used over a prolonged period
of time or is not guided in a controlled manner and maintained properly;
• Injury and damage to property caused by projected parts or tool adapters that
break during use;
• Injury to health caused by working with toxic materials or materials posing a risk
to health (e.g. asbestos).
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