Festool TPC 18/4 Original Instructions Manual page 9

makes contact with live cables, it can result
in fire and electric shock. Damage to a gas
pipe can lead to an explosion. Penetration
of a water pipe can result in damage to
property.
Keep the power tool away from magnetic
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fields. The power tool may switch on unex­
pectedly and cause injury.
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Wear suitable personal protective equip­
ment: Ear protection, safety goggles, a dust
mask for work that generates dust.
CAUTION! Power tool can jam and cause
sudden kickback! Switch off immediately!
Firmly hold the power tool with both
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hands, with one hand on the handle [1-11]
and the other hand on the auxiliary han­
dle [1-7]. Make sure the speed is adjusted
correctly when screwdriving. Be prepared
for a high reaction torque, which may
cause the power tool to turn and lead to in­
jury.
– Do not use the power tool in the rain or in
damp surroundings. Moisture in the power
tool may cause a short circuit and fire.
– Wait until the power tool has come to a
complete halt before placing it down. The
insertion tool can get caught and lead to a
loss of control of the power tool.
Avoid unintentional activation. Carrying
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the electric power tool with your fingers on
the on/off switch can lead to accidents.
If you are not using the power tool, set the
rotational direction switch/safety lock
[1-10] to the centre position to lock the
on/off switch.
Do not use power supply units or third-
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party battery packs to operate cordless
power tools. Do not use third-party charg­
ers to charge the battery packs. The use of
accessories not expressly authorised by the
manufacturer can result in electric shocks
and/or serious accidents.
Warning of harmful light radiation.
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Do not look into the light beam for long
periods. Do not direct the light beam to­
wards other people or animals. Optical ra­
diation can damage the eyes – [2].
– Use a dust extractor when working with
dust.
– Only use tools and accessories which have
been approved by Festool for this power
tool. The use of tools or accessories which
have not been approved may increase the
risk of injury and seriously unbalance the
machine. This may decrease the quality of
the working results and accelerate wear on
the power tool.
3.3 Safety instructions when using long
drill bits
Never operate at higher speed than the
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maximum speed rating of the drill bit. At
higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if al­
lowed to rotate freely without contacting
the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
– Always start drilling at low speed and with
the bit tip in contact with the workpiece. At
higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if al­
lowed to rotate freely without contacting
the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
– Apply pressure only in direct line with the
bit and do not apply excessive pressure.
Bits can bend causing breakage or loss of
control, resulting in personal injury.
3.4 Health hazard by dust
WARNING! various dust created by pow­
er sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and
other construction activities contains chemicals
known (to the State of California) to cause can­
cer, 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.
The risk from these exposures varies, depend­
ing on how often you do this type of work. To re­
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