Additional Safety Warnings - Bosch PS42 Mode D'emploi

"seating" or removing a fastener. The
screwdriver housing may tend to twist in the
opposite direction of bit rotation when "seat-
ing" or removing a fastener depending on the
torque setting of the tool.
Do not use dull or damaged bits and ac-
cessories. When installing an accessory, in-
sert the shank of the bit well within the chuck.
Be sure the chuck has locked onto the bit cor-
rectly.
Do not run the tool while carrying it at your
side. A spinning bit could become entangled
with clothing and injury may result.
Place the tool onto the fastener only when
the screwdriver is switched off. Rotating
driver tools can slide off the fastener.
GFCI and personal protection devices like
electrician's rubber gloves and footwear will
further enhance your personal safety.
Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC
power supply. While the tool may appear to
work, the electrical components of the AC
rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard
to the operator.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely
control the power tool.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule
for your tool. When cleaning a tool be care-
ful not to disassemble any portion of the
tool since internal wires may be misplaced
or pinched or safety guard return springs
may be improperly mounted. Certain clean-
ing agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachlo-
ride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
Ensure the switch is in the off position
before inserting battery pack. Inserting the
battery pack into power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
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Do not use this tool as a drill. Tools equipped
with shut-off clutches are not designed for
drilling applications. The clutch can shut off
automatically and without warning.
Be careful when driving long screws –
there is a risk of sliding off the fastener
head depending on type of socket or bit
used. First test the run-down of a fastener and
pay attention during the screw driving process
to ensure you do not injure yourself if the tool
bit or socket slides off of the fastener.
Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm. Some examples 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.
Your risk from these exposures varies, de-
pending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those
dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
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