Additional Safety Warnings - Bosch GBH18V-36C Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Fragments of metal from the bit could
dislodge and strike you or bystanders.
l. Never place the tool down until the bit
or accessory has come to a complete
stop.
m. Do not use dull or damaged bits and
accessories. Dull or damaged bits have a
greater tendency to bind in the
workpiece.
n. 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.
o. Do not run the tool while carrying it at
your side. A spinning bit could become
entangled with clothing and injury may
result.
GFCI and personal protection devices like
electrician's rubber gloves and footwear will
further enhance your personal safety.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule
for your tool. When cleaning a tool be
careful not to disassemble any portion of
the tool since internal wires may be
misplaced or pinched or safety guard
return springs may be improperly
mounted. Certain cleaning agents such as
gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia,
etc. may damage plastic parts.
Ensure the switch is in the off position
before inserting battery pack. Inserting the
battery pack into power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
Rotary Hammer Safety Rules

Additional Safety Warnings

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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.