DeWalt DWD024 Original Instructions Manual page 8

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Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
b)
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off position before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack, picking up or
carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or energising power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of dust
collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct power
tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
b)
turn it on and off. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
c)
or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power
tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
f)
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,
g)
in accordance with these instructions taking
into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
5) 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.
Additional Specific Safety Rules
for Percussion Drills
• Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.
• Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool.
Loss of control can cause personal injury.
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and shock the operator.
• Use clamps or other practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Wear safety goggles or other eye protection.
Drilling operations cause chips to fly. Flying particles
can cause permanent eye damage.
• Bits and tools get hot during operation. Wear
gloves when touching them.
• Keep handles dry, clean, free from oil and grease.
it is recommended to use rubber gloves. This will
enable better control of the tool.
WARNING: We recommend the use of
a residual current device with a residual
current rating of 30mA or less.
Residual Risks
The following risks are inherent to the use of percussion
drills:
– Injuries caused by touching the rotating parts or hot
parts of the tool.
In spite of the application of the relevant safety
regulations and the implementation of safety devices,
certain residual risks cannot be avoided. These are:
– Impairment of hearing.
– Risk of squeezing fingers when changing accessories.
– Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed
when working in wood.
– Risk of personal injury due to flying particles.
– Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.