Harbor Freight Tools 98896 Drill User Manual


 
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tool. Distractions are able to result in
the loss of control of the tool.
Personal safety
Stay alert. Watch what you are a.
doing and use common sense
when operating the tool. Do not
use the tool while tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention
while operating the tool increases the
risk of injury to persons.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose b.
clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Keep hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
increases the risk of injury to persons
as a result of being caught in moving
parts.
Avoid unintentional starting. c.
Be sure the switch is off before
connecting to the air supply. Do not
carry the tool with your nger on the
switch or connect the tool to the air
supply with the switch on.
Remove adjusting keys and d.
wrenches before turning the tool
on. A wrench or a key that is left
attached to a rotating part of the tool
increases the risk of personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper e.
footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance
enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
f. Use safety equipment. A
dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes and a hard hat must
be used for the applicable
conditions. Wear heavy-duty work
gloves during use.
g. Always wear eye
protection. Wear ANSI-
approved safety goggles.
h. Always wear hearing
protection when using
the tool. Prolonged
exposure to high intensity
noise is able to cause hearing loss.
Risk of Electric Shock. This tool i.
is not provided with an insulated
gripping surface. Contact with a
″live″ wire will also make exposed
metal parts of the tool ″live″ and
shock the operator.
Avoid body contact with grounded j.
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
Explore the workpiece to avoid k.
contact with hidden wiring.
Thoroughly investigate the workpiece
for possible hidden wiring before
performing work. Contact with live
wiring will shock the operator.
Tool use and care
Use clamps or another practical a.
way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against
the body is unstable and is able to
lead to loss of control.
Do not force the tool. b. Use the
correct tool for the application. The
correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which the tool is
designed.