c) If the workinvolves breaking right through, take
the appropriate safetymeasures at the opposite
side. Parts breaking away could fall out and / or
fall down and injure other persons.
5.3.5 Personal protective equipment
The user and any other persons in the vicinity must
wear ANSI Z87.1-approved eye protection, a hard
hat, ear protection, protectivegloves and breathing
protection while the machine is in use.
6. Before use
6.1 Fitting the side handle 2
CAUTION
Remove the depth gauge from the side handle in
order to avoid injury.
1. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power
outlet.
2. Releasethesidehandleclampingbandbyturning
the handle counterclockwise.
3. Slide the side handle clamping band over the
chuck and onto the cylindrical section at the
front end of the power tool.
4. Pivot the side handle into the desired position.
5. CAUTION Check that the clamping band is en-
gaged in the groove provided on the power
tool.
Secure the side handle by turning the grip clock-
wise.
6.2 Use of extension cords and generators or
transformers
Please refer to the “Description” section.
7. Operation
CAUTION
In the event of the drill bit sticking, the power tool
will pivot about its own axis. Always use the power
tool with the side handle fitted and hold it securely
with both hands so that the resulting opposing force
causes the slip clutch to release in the event of the
drill bit sticking. Use clamps or a vice to hold the
workpiece securely.
7.1 Preparing for use
7.1.1 Adjusting the depth gauge 3
1. Releasethesidehandleclampingbandbyturning
the handle counterclockwise.
2. Pivot the side handle into the desired position.
3. Adjust the depth gauge to the desired drilling
depth.
4. Tighten the side handle securely by turning the
grip section. This also clamps the depth gauge
in position.
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