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▪ Where possible, use clamps or a vice to hold your work.
▪ Examine the chuck regularly for signs of wear or damage. Have damaged
parts repaired by a qualified service centre.
▪ Always wait until the cordless drill has come to a complete stop before
putting it down.
▪ Periodically check all nuts, bolts and other fixings and tighten where
necessary.
▪ 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.
Additional Battery and Charger Safety Notes
▪ WARNING: Li-Ion batteries, if incorrectly used, stored or charged are a fire,
burn and explosion hazard.
Use the battery charger correctly
▪ Refer to the section of this manual relating to use of the battery charger
before attempting to charge the battery.
▪ Do not attempt to use the charger with other batteries. Keep the battery
charger clean; Foreign objects and dirt can cause a short circuit and block the
ventilation holes. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
overheating or fire.
▪ Allow batteries to cool for 15 minutes after charging or heavy use. Failure to
follow these instructions may cause overheating or fire.
▪ Use only chargers recommended by the manufacturer to charge the
batteries. If a charger is not suitable for a certain kind of battery there is a risk
of fire.
▪ Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs.
▪ Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
▪ The device is designed for operation in altitudes of up to 2000 m above sea
level. Keep the battery out of reach of children. When not in use batteries
should be stored at room temperature (approx. 20˚ C).
▪ Do not open, disassemble, crush, heat above 60° C or incinerate. Do not
dispose of in fire or similar.
▪ Keep the battery away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from
one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
▪ If used incorrectly, liquid may leak from the battery. Avoid contact with it. In
case of accidental contact, rinse with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
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