KRESS KUC61, Safety And Operating Manual

Lithium-Ion Brushless Rotary Hammer

KUC61 KUC61.2 KUC61.9

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GENERAL POWER TOOL 

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING Read all safety warnings and 

all instructions. 

Failure to follow the warnings 

and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or 

serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future 

reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your 

mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated 

(cordless) power tool.

1)   Work area safety

a)   Keep work area clean and well lit.

 Cluttered 

or dark areas invite accidents.

b)   Do not operate power tools in explosive 

atmospheres, such as in the presence of 

flammable liquids, gases or dust. 

Power 

tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or 

fumes.

c)   Keep children and bystanders away while 

operating a power tool.

 Distractions can cause 

you to lose control.

2)   Electrical safety

a)   Power tool plugs must match the outlet. 

Never modify the plug in any way. Do 

not use any adapter plugs with earthed 

(grounded) power tools.

Unmodified plugs and 

matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b)   Avoid body contact with earthed or 

grounded surfaces, such as pipes, 

radiators, ranges and refrigerators. 

There is 

an increased risk of electric shock if your body is 

earthed or grounded.

c)   Do not expose power tools to rain or wet 

conditions. 

Water entering a power tool will 

increase the risk of electric shock.

d)   Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord 

for carrying, pulling or unplugging the 

power tool. Keep cord away from heat, 

oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

 Damaged 

or entangled cords increase the risk of electric 

shock.

e)   When operating a power tool outdoors, use 

an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. 

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the 

risk of electric shock.

f)    If operating a power tool in a damp 

location is unavoidable, use a residual 

current device (RCD) protected supply. 

Use 

of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3)   Personal safety

a)    Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use 

common sense when operating a power tool. Do 

not use a power tool while you are tired or under 

the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. 

A 

moment of inattention while operating power tools may 

result in serious personal injury.

b)   Use personal protective equipment. 

Always wear eye protection. 

Protective 

equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety

shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for 

appropriate conditions will reduce personal 

injuries.

c)   Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure 

the switch is in the off-position before 

connecting to power source and/or battery 

pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the 

switch or energising power tools that have the 

switch on invites accidents. 

d)   Remove any adjusting key or wrench 

before turning the power tool on.

A wrench 

or a key left attached to a rotating part of the 

power tool may result in personal injury.

e)   Do not overreach. Keep proper footing 

and balance at all times. 

This enables better 

control of the power tool in unexpected situations. 

f)    Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing 

or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing 

away from moving parts. 

Loose clothes, 

jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving 

parts.

g)   If devices are provided for the connection 

of dust extraction and collection facilities, 

ensure these are connected and properly 

used. 

Use of dust collection can reduce dust-

related hazards.

4)   Power tool use and care

a)   Do not force the power tool. Use the 

correct power tool for your application. 

The 

correct power tool will do the job better and safer 

at the rate for which it was designed. 

b)   Do not use the power tool if the switch 

does not turn it on and off. 

Any power tool 

that cannot be controlled with the switch is 

dangerous and must be repaired.

c)   Disconnect the plug from the power 

source and/or remove the battery pack, 

if detachable, from the power tool before 

making any adjustments, changing 

accessories, or storing power tools.

 Such 

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of 

starting the power tool accidentally. 

d)   Store idle power tools out of the reach of 

children and do not allow persons unfamiliar 

with the power tool or these instructions 

to operate the power tool. 

Power tools are 

dangerous in the hands of untrained users. 

e)   Maintain power tools and accessories. Check 

for misalignment or binding of moving parts, 

breakage of parts and any other condition 

that may affect the power tool’s operation. 

If damaged, have the power tool repaired 

before use.

 Many accidents are caused by poorly 

maintained power tools. 

f)    Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. 

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp 

cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier 

to control.