Yamato CD 12 L Instruction Manual page 13

5) Secure the material being drilled. Never hold it in your hand or across your legs. Unstable support
can cause the drill bit to bind causing loss of control and injury.
6) Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off position before making
any adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
7) 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.
8) If the bit becomes bound in the workpiece, release the trigger 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.
9) Do not grasp the tool or place your hands too close to the spinning chuck or drill bit. Your hand
may be injured.
10) 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.
11) Do not use dull or damaged bits and accessories. Dull or damaged bits have a greater
tendency to bind in the workpiece.
12) 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.
13) Check to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the drill before switching the
tool ON. Keys or wrenches can fly away at high velocity striking you or a bystander.
14) Do not run the drill while carrying it at your side. A spinning drill bit could become entangled
with clothing and injury may result.
15) Avoid bouncing and snagging the wheels, discs or brushes especially when working corners,
sharp edges, etc. This can cause loss of control and kickback.
16) Position the tether clear of rotating bit. Do not wrap the tether around your arm or wrist. If you
lose control and have the tether wrapped around your arm or wrist, it may entrap you and cause
injury.
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