General Safety Rules - Bosch GIC5-27C Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term "tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) tool or battery-
operated (cordless) tool.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut-
tered or dark areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate the tool in explosive
environments, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases or dusts.
Sparks can be created in the tool which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool. Distrac-
tions can cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
Batteries can explode or
leak, cause injury or fire.
To reduce this risk, always follow all instruc-
tions and warnings on the battery label and
package.
a. DO NOT expose the tool and battery to
rain or wet conditions. Water entering
tool will increase the risk of fire and
personal injury.
b. DO NOT short any battery terminals.
c. DO NOT mix battery chemistries.
d. Dispose of or recycle batteries per lo-
cal code.
e. DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire.
f. Keep batteries out of reach of children.
g. Remove batteries if the device will not
be used for several months.
h. Remove the batteries from the tool
when not using it for extended periods.
When storing for extended periods, the
batteries can corrode and self-discharge.
i. The tool is equipped with a radio
interface. Local operating restrictions,
e.g. in airplanes or hospitals, are to be
observed.

General Safety Rules

j. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
3. Personal safety
a. Do not make any modifications to the
b. Stay alert, watch what you are doing
c. Use safety equipment. Always wear
d. Use caution when using tools in the
4. Use and care
a. Use the correct tool for your applica-
b. Do not use the tool if the switch does
c. Store idle tool out of the reach of chil-
d. Maintain tools. Check for misalignment
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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the switch is in the off-position before
inserting batteries. Accidental energiz-
ing tool that have the switch on invites
accidents.
tool and battery.
and use common sense when operating
a tool. Do not use a tool while you are
tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating a tool may
result in serious personal injury or incor-
rect measurement results.
eye protection. Safety equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
vicinity of electrical hazar
tion. The correct tool will do the job
better and safer.
not turn it on and off. Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
dren and do not allow persons unfamil-
iar with the tool or these instructions
to operate the tool. Tools are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may