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Read “the Safety Instructions” booklet
and the following before using.
I.
ADDITIONAL
SAFETY RULES
1) If the bit becomes jammed, immedi-
ately turn the trigger switch off to
prevent an overload, which can
damage the battery pack or motor.
Use reverse motion to loosen jammed
bits.
2) Do NOT operate the Forward/Reverse
lever when the trigger switch is on.
The battery will discharge rapidly and
damage to the unit may occur.
3) During charging, the charger may
become slightly warm. This is normal.
Do NOT charge the battery for a long
period.
4) Do not strain the tool by holding the
speed control trigger halfway (speed
control mode) so that the motor stops.
5) To prevent injury during use, hold the
tool steady at all times and avoid
waving it around.
6) Make certain that there are no hidden
gas or water pipes, or electrical wires
in the area where you will be working.
Coming into contact with hidden pipes
or wires could result in electric shock,
or water or gas leaks.
7) Make sure to hold the object you are
working on steady.
8) Check for damaged parts.
•Check thoroughly for damage to the
protective cover and other parts
before operating.
•Check to make sure the tool and all of
its functions are working properly.
•Check the adjustment of all movable
parts, and check all fixed parts to
make sure they are fitted properly and
free of damage. Check all parts of the
tool for abnormal function.
9) When attempting to repair the protec-
tive cover or other parts, please follow
the instructions in the user manual. In
cases where there are no instructions
in the manual, please take it back to
the store to have it repaired.
10) If the tool gets exceptionally hot
during use, please take it in for
service and repair.
11) To avoid potential injury, keep face
and hands away from the drill bit and
any shavings.
12) Do not wear gloves when operating
the tool, as they may get caught by
the drill, leading to injury.
13) Battery terminals, screw shavings,
and tool accessories such as drill bits
will be very hot immediately after
operation. Do not touch them as there
is a risk of burning yourself.
14) Check that there are no underground
electric cables, water pipes or gas
pipes at the site of use. Contact with
underground services may result in an
electric shock, short circuit or gas
leak.
15) Always stay focused and exercise
caution during operation.
•When operating cordless tools,
always remember the proper way to
use them, pay attention to your
surroundings, and exercise caution.
•Use common sense.
•Do not operate the tool when tired.
16) If the device or battery pack emits
smoke, do not inhale the smoke.
•They may be harmful to your health.
17) Do not block the vents on the device
or charger.
•This may result in scalding or ignition
due to abnormal build up of heat.
18) Do not expose skin directly to the hot
air emitted from the vents on the
device or charger.
19) Do not modify, disassemble or repair
the device.
•This may result in fire or electric
shock. For repair, contact the place of
purchase or the Panasonic customer
service desk.
