Safety Rules For Cordless Drill/Drivers - Bosch GSR18V-190 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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e. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or
modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable
behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of
injury.
f. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to
fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to
fire or temperature above 265 °F may cause
explosion.
g. Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge the battery pack or tool
outside the temperature range specified in
the instructions. Charging improperly or at
a. Wear ear protectors when impact drilling.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
b. Use the auxiliary handle(s). Loss of control
can cause personal injury.
c. Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory or fasteners
may contact hidden wiring. Cutting
accessory or fasteners contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the operator
an electric shock.
d. Use clamps or another practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand
or against your body leaves it unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
e. Do not drill, fasten or break into existing
walls or other blind areas where
electrical wiring may exist. If this situation
is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit
breakers feeding this worksite.
f. Always wear safety goggles or eye
protection when using this tool. Use a
dust mask or respirator for applications
which generate dust.
g. Use thick cushioned gloves and limit the
exposure time by taking frequent rest
periods. Vibration caused by hammer-drill
action may be harmful to your hands and
arms.
h. Secure the material being drilled. Never
hold it in your hand or across legs.
Unstable support can cause the drill bit to
bind causing loss of control and injury.

Safety Rules for Cordless Drill/Drivers

temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the
risk of fire.
6. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
b. Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be
performed by the manufacturer or authorized
service providers.
i. Disconnect battery pack from tool before
making any assembly, adjustments or
changing accessories. Such preventive
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
workpiece, release
immediately, reverse 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 increased.
n. Do not use dull or damaged bits and
accessories. 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.
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