Additional Safety Information For This Breaker - Draper PHD1050MAX Original Instructions Manual

4. Health and Safety Information
Power tool use and care
• 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 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/or
remove 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.
• 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.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. 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 maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier
to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. 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.
Service
• 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.
Hammer safety warnings
• 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 the power tool by the insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
− Cutting accessories contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
4.2 Additional Safety Information for This
Breaker
CAUTION! This product is NOT suitable for
drilling operations or as a pry bar. DO NOT
install a drill bit into the chuck.
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools
allow you to become complacent and ignore tool
safety principles.
− A careless action can cause severe injury within a
fraction of a second.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and
free from oil and grease.
− Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not
allow for safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
• There is a risk that toxic or harmful materials may be
released into the atmosphere from the work surface
during operation.
− Wear appropriate eye protection and ventilation
equipment and consult the material supplier's
safety guidelines.
• This tool exerts a high level of force during use.
− Brace yourself appropriately for the impact force
of the breaker and maintain a stable and balanced
stance during operation.
• Ensure that the bit is secure before and never point
the tool towards anything other than the intended
workpiece.
− If not properly secured, the bit may be ejected
from the chuck during operation and cause injury.
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