Safety Rules For Cordless Drill/Drivers; Safety Instructions For All Operations - Bosch GSR18V-800C Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

contact accidentally occurs, flush with wa-
ter. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns.
e. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
f. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 265 °F may cause explo-
sion.
g. Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the

Safety Rules for Cordless Drill/Drivers

1. Safety instructions for all
operations
a. Wear ear protectors when impact drilling.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
b. Use the auxiliary handle(s). Loss of control
can cause personal injury.
c. Brace the tool properly before use. This tool
produces a high output torque and without
properly bracing the tool during operation,
loss of control may occur resulting in personal
injury.
d. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory or fasteners
may contact hidden wiring. Cutting acces-
sory or fasteners contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool
"live" and could give the operator an electric
shock.
e. Use clamps or another practical way to se-
cure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by hand or against
your body leaves it unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
f. Do not drill, fasten or break into existing
walls or other blind areas where electrical
wiring may exist. If this situation is unavoid-
able, disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers
feeding this worksite.
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temperature range specified in the instruc-
tions. Charging improperly or at temperatures
outside the specified range may damage the
battery and increase the risk of fire.
6. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replace-
ment parts. This will ensure that the safety of
the power tool is maintained.
b. Never service damaged battery packs. Ser-
vice of battery packs should only be per-
formed by the manufacturer or authorized
service providers.
g. Always wear safety goggles or eye protec-
tion when using this tool. Use a dust mask
or respirator for applications which gener-
ate dust.
h. Use thick cushioned gloves and limit the ex-
posure time by taking frequent rest periods.
Vibration caused by hammer-drill action may
be harmful to your hands and arms.
i. Secure the material being drilled. Never hold
it in your hand or across legs. Unstable sup-
port can cause the drill bit to bind causing
loss of control and injury.
j. Disconnect battery pack from tool before
making any assembly, adjustments or chang-
ing accessories. Such preventive safety mea-
sures reduce the risk of starting the tool ac-
cidentally.
k. Position yourself to avoid being caught
between the tool or side handle and walls
or posts. Should the bit become bound or
jammed in the work, the reaction torque of
the tool could crush your hand or leg.
l. If the bit becomes bound in the workpiece,
release the trigger immediately, reverse the
direction of rotation and slowly squeeze
the trigger to back out the bit. Be ready for
a strong reaction torque. The drill body will
tend to twist in the opposite direction as the
drill bit is rotating.
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