SPIT BS18 Safety And Operating Manual page 9

Do not open the battery. Danger of short-cir-
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cuiting.
Protect the battery against heat, e. g.,
against continuous intense sunlight, fire,
water, and moisture. Danger of explosion
In case of damage and improper use of the bat-

tery, vapours may be emitted. Provide for fresh
air and seek medical help in case of complaints.
The vapours can irritate the respiratory system
Use the battery only in conjunction with your

Spit power tool. This measure alone protects the
battery against dangerous overload
Use only original Spit batteries with the voltage
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listed on the nameplate of your power tool. When
using other batteries, e g imitations, reconditioned
batteries or other brands, there is danger of injury as
well as property damage through exploding batteries
Additional Safety and Working Instructions
Dusts from materials such as lead-contai-

ning coatings, some wood types, minerals
and metal can be harmful to one's health and
cause allergic reactions, lead to respiratory
infections and/or cancer. Materials containing
asbestos may only be worked by specialists
- Provide for good ventilation of the working place
- It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class respirator
Observe the relevant regulations in your country for
the materials to be worked
Prevent dust accumulation at the workplace.

Dusts can easily ignite
Before any work on the machine (e. g., main-

tenance, tool change, etc.) as well as during
transport and storage, set the rotational direc-
tion switch to the centre position. Unintentional
actuation of the On/Off switch can lead to injuries
The battery is supplied partially charged. To
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ensure full battery capacity, completely charge
the battery in the battery charger before using
for the first time.
The battery is equipped with a NTC temperature

control which allows charging only within a tem-
perature range of between 0 °C and 45 °C. A long
battery service life is achieved in this manner.
Read the operating instructions of the battery

charger.
Apply the power tool to the screw only when it

is switched off. Rotating tool inserts can slip off
Adjust the gear switch only when the machine
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is at a complete stop.
Always push the gear selector and turn the ope-
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rating mode selector switch through to the stop.
Otherwise, the machine can become damaged
Symbols
The following symbols are important for reading and
understanding the operating instructions Please take
note of the symbols and their meaning The correct
interpretation of the symbols will help you to use the
machine in a better and safer manner
Symbol
Cordless screwdriver
Grey-marked area: Handle (insu-
lated gripping surface)
Read all safety warnings and all
instructions
Before any work on the machine
itself, remove the battery
Wear ear protection
Movement direction
Reaction direction
Drilling and screwdriving
Impact drilling
Low speed
High speed
Switching on
Switching off
Right/left rotation
U
Rated voltage
n
Impact rate
s
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Meaning