Global Machinery Company 443T - Manual (Page 6)

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Additional safety instructions for drills
Wear ear protectors with impact drills.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool.
Loss of control can cause personal injury.
• If possible, always use clamps or a vice to hold your work.
• Always switch off before you put the drill down.
• Ensure that the lighting is adequate.
• Do not put pressure on the drill, such that it slows the
motor down. Allow the drill bit to cut without pressure.
You will get better results and you will be taking better
care of your tool.
• Keep the area free of tripping hazards.
• Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this tool.
• Only use accessory bits in good condition.
• Before drilling, check that there is sufficient clearance
for the drill bit under the workpiece.
• Do not touch the bit after operation. It will be very hot.
• Keep your hands away from under the workpiece.
• Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or
waste close by the bit.
• Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should never be
left around the work area.
• Support the work properly.
• If you are interrupted when operating the drill,
complete the process and switch off before looking up.
• Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings
are properly tightened.
• When using the drill, use safety equipment including
safety glasses or shield, ear defenders, and protective
clothing including safety gloves. Wear a dust mask if
the drilling operation creates dust.
If in doubt, do not plug in the tool. Using a power source
with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful
to the motor.
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose.
Any use other than those mentioned in this Manual will
be considered a case of misuse. The user and not the
manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury
resulting from such cases of misuse.
To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety
regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating
instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons
who use and service the machine have to be acquainted
with this Manual and must be informed about its
potential hazards.
Children and frail people must not use this tool. Children
should be supervised at all times if they are in the area
in which the tool is being used. It is also imperative
that you observe the accident prevention regulations in
force in your area. The same applies for general rules of
occupational health and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes
made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from
such changes.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible
to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards
may arise in connection with the tool’s construction
and design:
• Damage to the lungs if an effective dust mask is not worn.
• Damage to hearing if effective ear defenders are not worn
Additional safety instructions for the charger
• Before using the charger, read all the instructions and
cautionary markings on the charger and battery pack as
well as the instructions on using the battery pack.
• Only charge your batteries indoors as the charger is
designed for indoor use only.
• DANGER. If the battery pack is cracked or damaged in
any other way, do not insert it in the charger. There is
a danger of electric shock or electrocution.
• WARNING. Do not allow any liquid to come into contact
with the charger. There is a danger of electric shock.
• To allow the battery pack to cool down after charging,
do not place it in a hot environment such as a metal
shed or open trailer left in the sun.
• The charger is not intended for any use other than