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b) Always start drilling at low speed and 

with the bit tip in contact with the work­

piece. 

At higher speeds, the bit is likely to 

bend if allowed to rotate freely without con­

tacting the workpiece, resulting in personal 

injury.

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c) Apply pressure only in direct line with 

the bit and do not apply excessive pres­

sure. 

Bits can bend causing breakage or 

loss of control, resulting in personal injury.

3.3

Further safety instructions

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Use appropriate detection devices to look 

for any hidden supply lines or consult your 

local utility company.

 If the insertion tool 

makes contact with live cables, it can result 

in fire and electric shock. Damage to a gas 

pipe can lead to an explosion. Penetration 

of a water pipe can result in damage to 

property.

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Wear suitable personal protective equip­

ment:

 Ear protection and safety goggles.

CAUTION! Power tool can jam and cause 

sudden kickback!

 Switch off immediately!

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Hold the power tool firmly in your hand. 

Make sure the speed is adjusted correctly 

when screwdriving. Be prepared for a high 

reaction torque,

 which may cause the pow­

er tool to turn and possibly lead to injury.

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Do not use the power tool in the rain or in 

damp surroundings. 

Moisture in the power 

tool may cause a short circuit and fire.

– Do not lock the on/off switch in place per­

manently.

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Do not use power supply units or third-

party battery packs to operate cordless 

power tools. Do not use third-party charg­

ers to charge the battery packs. 

The use of 

accessories not expressly authorised by the 

manufacturer can result in electric shocks 

and/or serious accidents.

3.4

Health hazard by dust

WARNING! 

various dust created by pow­

er sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and 

other construction activities contains chemicals 

known (to the State of California) to cause can­

cer, birth defects or other reproductive 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.

The risk from these exposures varies, depend­

ing on how often you do this type of work. To re­

duce your exposure to these chemicals: work in 

a well ventilated area, and work with approved 

safety equipment, such as dust masks that are 

specially designed to filter out microscopic par­

ticles. Wash hands after handling.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER 

MUST READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

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Intended use

Cordless drill suitable
– for drilling in metal, wood, plastics and 

similar materials,

– for screwing in and tightening screws.

The user is liable for damage and acci­

dents caused by improper and non-in­

tended use; this also includes damage and 

wear caused by continuous industrial operation.

– intended for use with BP Festool battery 

packs of the same voltage class.

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