• Always check that the material being drilled is secure and clamped in place
if necessary to prevent any movement. An unstable workpiece can cause the drill bit to bind, causing of control
and injury.
• Never hold the workpiece in your hand, lap or against other parts of the
body
when drilling. Contact with the drill bit can cause injury.
• Always position the cord away from the rotating bit and DO NOT wrap the
cord around your arm or wrist.
control of the drill and become entrapped by the cord, causing personal injury.
• When using the drill, DO NOT position yourself between the tool and a wall
or post.
If the bit jams or becomes bound in the workpiece, the sudden reaction torque of the tool could
crush your hand, arm or leg against a stationary object.
• If the bit jams or binds in the work,
injury. unplug the drill from the power source and then remove the drill bit from the work. Do not attempt to
free the jammed drill bit by repeatedly starting and stopping the drill motor; this action could result in injury.
• Do not use dull or damaged bits and accessories.
to bind in the workpiece.
• Do not use bits larger then those recommended.
loss of tool control and personal injury. Large bits may also overload the drill, causing motor and gear damage.
• When removing the drill bit from the tool avoid contact with skin.
time for the bit to cool down or use proper protective gloves to handle the bit or accessory. Drill bits and
accessories may be hot after prolonged use.
WARNINg:
OTHER AIRBORNE PARTICLES, INCLUDINg WOOD DUST, CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST
AND ASBESTOS. Direct particles away from face and body. Always operate tool in a
well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system
wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory
or other injury, including silicosis (a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid
breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged contact with the dust. Allowing dust to get into
your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material.
Always use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for
dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
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If the cord is caught by the rotating bit or chuck you may lose
USE OF THIS TOOL CAN gENERATE AND DISBURSE DUST OR
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3/8" Close-Quarter Drill
Operator's Manual
immediately release the switch trigger to prevent personal
Dull or damaged bits are more likely
They are more likely to jam, causing
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Allow sufficient