Chicago Electric 40457 Power Hammer User Manual


 
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Do not operate the power tool near 13.
ammable materials. Sparks could ignite
these materials.
Do not use accessories that require 14.
liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid
coolants may result in electrocution or
shock.
Maintain labels and nameplates on 15.
the tool. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing,
contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
Avoid unintentional starting.16. Prepare to
begin work before turning on the tool.
Do not depress the spindle lock when 17.
starting or during operation.
Do not leave the tool unattended when it 18.
is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn
off the tool, and unplug it from its electrical
outlet before leaving.
Use clamps (not included) or other 19.
practical ways to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is
unstable and may lead to loss of control and
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This product is not a toy. 20. Keep it out of
reach of children.
People with pacemakers should 21.
consult their physician(s) before use.
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heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker
interference or pacemaker failure. In
addition, people with pacemakers should:
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electrical shock.
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grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) should also be implemented – it
prevents sustained electrical shock.
WARNING: 22. Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities, contains chemicals
known [to the State of California] to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
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other masonry products
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treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area,
and work with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially
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(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,
et seq.)
WARNING: 23. Handling the cord on this
product will expose you to lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to
cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling. (California Health & Safety Code §
25249.5, et seq.)
The warnings, precautions, and 24.
instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this product, but
must be supplied by the operator.