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 Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in

Safety Warnings for Drills

the off-position before connecting to power source

 Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool. Loss

and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

of control can cause personal injury.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or en-

 Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when

ergising power tools that have the switch on invites acci-

performing an operation where the cutting accessory

dents.

may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting ac-

 Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

cessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal

the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a ro-

parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an

tating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

electric shock.

 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at

 Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are

all times. This enables better control of the power tool in

hidden in the work area or call the local utility company

unexpected situations.

for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fire

 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewel-

and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to explo-

lery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from

sion. Penetrating a water line causes property damage or

moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be

may cause an electric shock.

caught in moving parts.

 Switch off the power tool immediately when the tool in-

 If devices are provided for the connection of dust ex-

sert jams. Be prepared for high reaction torque that

traction and collection facilities, ensure these are con-

can cause kickback. The tool insert jams when:

nected and properly used. Use of dust collection can re-

— the power tool is subject to overload or

duce dust-related hazards.

— it becomes wedged in the workpiece.

Power tool use and care

 When working with the machine, always hold it firmly

 Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool

with both hands and provide for a secure stance. The

for your application. The correct power tool will do the

power tool is guided more secure with both hands.

job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

 Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamp-

 Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it

ing devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand.

on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with

 Always wait until the machine has come to a complete

the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

stop before placing it down. The tool insert can jam and

 Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the

lead to loss of control over the power tool.

battery pack from the power tool before making any

Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with an

adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power

BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA

tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

approved to BS 1362).

starting the power tool accidentally.

If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be

 Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and

cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an author-

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or

ised customer service agent. The replacement plug should

these instructions to operate the power tool. Power

have the same fuse rating as the original plug.

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible

shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains sock-

 Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-

et elsewhere.

ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other

Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a residual current de-

condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If

vice (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.

damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power

tools.

Product Description and Specifica-

 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained

tions

cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind

and are easier to control.

Read all safety warnings and all instruc-

tions. Failure to follow the warnings and in-

 Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in ac-

structions may result in electric shock, fire

cordance with these instructions, taking into account

and/or serious injury.

the working conditions and the work to be performed.

Use of the power tool for operations different from those

intended could result in a hazardous situation.

While reading the operating instructions, unfold the graphics

page for the machine and leave it open.

Service

 Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair per-

Intended Use

son using only identical replacement parts. This will en-

The machine is intended for drilling in wood, metal, ceramic

sure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

and plastic.

Bosch Power Tools 1 609 92A 06C | (7.3.13)