Machine-Specific Safety Notices For Cordless Drills; Health Hazard By Dust; Intended Use - Festool BHC 18 Li Guide D'utilisation

of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
Machine-specific safety notices for cordless
– Wear ear protection when impact drilling. Expo-
sure to noise can result in loss of hearing.
– Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool. Loss
of control can cause personal injury.
– Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting ac-
cessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give
the operator an electric shock.
– Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines
are hidden in the work area or call the local utility
company for assistance. Contact with electric
lines can lead to fire and electric shock. Damaging
a gas line can lead to explosion. Penetrating a wa-
ter line causes property damage or may cause an
electric shock.
– Harmful/toxic dust may be produced during your
work (e.g. paint containing lead, certain types of
wood and metal). Inhaling or coming into contact
with this dust may represent a hazard for operating
personnel or persons in the vicinity. Comply with
the safety regulations that apply in your country.
Wear a P2 dust mask to protect your
health.
– Wear suitable protection: such as ear protection,
safety goggles, a dust mask for work which gener-
ates dust, and protective gloves when working with
raw materials and when changing tools.
Cordless rotary hammer suitable
– for hammer drilling in concrete, brick and stone,
– for drilling in wood, metal, ceramic and plastic
with no impact function,
– for inserting and tightening screws.
drills
CAUTION! Power tool can block and cause
sudden kickback! Switch off immediately!
– If a tool becomes stuck in the material, it can be re-
moved simply by reversing the rotational direction
of the machine.
– Do not lock the on/off switch permanently!
– Do not use the power tool in the rain or in damp
surroundings. Moisture in the power tool may
cause a short circuit and burning.
WARNING! Various dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals
known (to the State of California) to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some ex-
amples 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.
proved safety equipment, such as dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic par-
ticles. Wash hands after handling.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST
READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

Intended use

The user bears the responsibility for damage and
accidents caused by improper use; this also in-
cludes damage and wear caused by continuous
use in industry.

Health hazard by dust

The risk from these exposures
varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To re-
duce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ven-
tilated area, and work with ap-
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