Battery And Charger Safety - GMC GMBL18CH Manuel D'utilisation

If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
6) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Impact Drill Safety
• Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
• Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal
injury.
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock
IMPORANT: If you suspect or discover asbestos is present in any area you are working in,
seek professional advice immediately. Removal of asbestos should be done by a licensed
contractor. Contact the HSE in the UK (www.hse.gov.uk) or your national health and safety
authority in your country for further information about dealing with asbestos. European
Directive 2009/148/EC provides additional information related to exposure to asbestos at
work.
a) DO NOT allow anyone under the age of 18 years to use this tool. Ensure that
operators are qualified and familiar with the operating and safety instructions.
b) Use personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses and protective
clothing.
c) Wear respiratory protection suitable for the work being undertaken. A minimum
rating of FFP2 is recommended.
d) If operating the tool causes discomfort in any way, stop immediately and review
your method of use.
e) Wear suitable protective anti-vibration gloves that are non-fabric or coated fabric
to prevent loose strands of material catching in the rotating drill bit. Discard
gloves immediately if material is visibly frayed.
f) Hammer drills produce a very high level of vibration when operating in hammer
mode. Frequent breaks are advised.
g) Use metal and voltage detectors to locate concealed electric, water or gas lines.
Avoid touching live components or conductors.
h) Extension cable reels used with this tool must be completely unwound. Minimum
conductor cross section: 1.0mm .
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i) When using this tool outdoors fit a RCD (GFCI in USA and Canada) to the mains
connection. Ensure any extension cables used are suitable for outdoor use with water-
resistant connections.
Ensure that the drill bit is securely fixed in the chuck. Insecure drill bits can be
j)
ejected from the machine causing a hazard.
k) Ensure that the lighting is adequate.
l) Ensure that the drill bit is in contact with the workpiece prior to starting up the
tool.
m) Before drilling, check that there is sufficient clearance for the drill bit under the
workpiece.
WARNING!
n) Use both hands when operating this tool.
o) DO NOT put pressure on the tool; to do so would shorten its service life.
p) Drill bits get hot during operation; allow to cool prior to handling them.
q) NEVER use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or waste close by the bit.
r) If you are interrupted when operating the drill, complete the process and switch
off before looking up.
s) Where possible, use clamps or a vice to hold your work.
t) ALWAYS disconnect the hammer drill from the electric supply before changing a
drill bit.
u) Examine the chuck regularly for signs of wear or damage. Have damaged parts
repaired by a qualified service centre.
v) ALWAYS wait until the drill has come to a complete stop before putting it down.
w) On completion of the work, disconnect the tool from the power source and
remove bit from the machine.
x) Periodically check all nuts, bolts and other fixings and tighten where necessary.

Battery and Charger Safety

Use the battery charger correctly
• Refer to the section of this manual relating to use of the battery charger before
attempting to charge the battery
• Do not attempt to use the charger with any batteries other than those supplied. Keep
your battery charger clean; foreign objects or dirt may cause a short or block air vents.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause overheating or fire
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard
• Examine the battery charger regularly for damage, especially the cord, plug and
enclosure. If the battery charger is damaged, it must not be used until it has been
repaired
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance
Warning: Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries
Battery and charger safety features
The battery and charger are fitted with a number of safety features which may be triggered
during charging or operation:
• Over-charge protection: Charger automatically switches off when the battery has
reached full charge capacity, protecting the internal components of the battery
• Over-discharge protection: Prevents the battery from discharging beyond the
recommended lowest safety voltage
• Over-heat protection: Sensor switches off if the battery becomes too hot during
operation. This can happen if the tool is overloaded or being used for extended periods
of time. Up to 30 minutes cooling time may be required depending on the ambient
temperature
• Overload protection: Battery temporarily stops if it is overloaded or the maximum current
draw is exceeded, protecting the internal components. The battery will resume normal
operation when the current draw returns to a normal safe level. This may take a few
seconds
• Short circuit protection: The battery will stop working immediately if a short circuit
occurs, this prevents damage to the battery or tool
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