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a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of 
electric shock. 
9.  If operating a power tool in a damp location is 
unavoidable,  use  a  residual  current  device 
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces 
the risk of electric shock.   
10.  Use  of  power  supply  via  a  RCD  with  a  rated 
residual  current  of  30mA  or  less  is  always 
recommended. 
Personal safety 
11.  Stay  alert, watch what  you  are  doing  and  use 
common sense when  operating  a  power  tool. 
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or 
under  the  influence  of  drugs,  alcohol  or 
medication.  A  moment  of  inattention  while 
operating  power  tools  may  result  in  serious 
personal injury. 
12.  Use  personal  protective  equipment.  Always 
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such 
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or 
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions 
will reduce personal injuries.   
13.  Prevent  unintentional  starting.  Ensure  the 
switch is in the off-position before connecting 
to  power  source  and/or  battery  pack,  picking 
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with 
your finger on the switch or energising power tools 
that have the switch on invites accidents.   
14.  Remove  any  adjusting  key  or  wrench  before 
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left 
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may 
result in personal injury. 
15.  Do  not  overreach.  Keep  proper  footing  and 
balance at  all  times. This enables better control 
of the power tool in unexpected situations. 
16.  Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or 
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves 
away  from  moving  parts. Loose clothes, 
jewellery  or  long  hair  can  be  caught  in  moving 
parts. 
17. 
If  devices  are  provided  for  the  connection  of 
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure 
these are connected and properly used.
 Use of 
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. 
Power tool use and care 
18.  Do  not  force  the  power  tool.  Use  the  correct 
power  tool  for  your  application. The correct 
power tool  will do the job better and safer  at the 
rate for which it was designed. 
19.  Do  not  use  the  power  tool  if  the  switch  does 
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot 
be  controlled  with  the  switch  is  dangerous  and 
must be repaired. 
20.  Disconnect  the  plug  from  the  power  source 
and/or  the  battery  pack  from  the  power  tool 
before  making  any  adjustments,  changing 
accessories,  or  storing  power  tools. Such 
preventive  safety  measures  reduce  the  risk  of 
starting the power tool accidentally. 
21.  Store  idle  power  tools  out  of  the  reach  of 
children  and  do  not  allow  persons  unfamiliar 
with  the  power  tool  or  these  instructions  to 
operate  the  power  tool. Power tools are 
dangerous in the hands of untrained users. 
22.  Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment 
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts 
and  any  other  condition  that  may  affect  the 
power  tool’s  operation.  If  damaged,  have  the 
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents 
are caused by poorly maintained power tools. 
23.  Keep  cutting  tools  sharp  and  clean. Properly 
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges 
are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 
24.  Use the power tool, accessories and tool  bits 
etc.  in  accordance  with these instructions, 
taking  into  account  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. 
Service 
25.  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. 
26.  Follow  instruction  for  lubricating  and 
changing accessories. 
27.  Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and 
grease. 
GEB007-7 
ROTARY HAMMER SAFETY 
WARNINGS 
1.  Wear  ear  protectors.  Exposure  to  noise  can  
cause hearing loss. 
2.  Use  auxiliary  handle(s),  if  supplied  with  the 
tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury. 
3.  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. 
4.  Wear a hard hat (safety helmet), safety glasses 
and/or  face  shield.  Ordinary  eye  or  sun 
glasses  are  NOT  safety  glasses.  It  is  also 
highly  recommended  that  you  wear  a  dust 
mask and thickly padded gloves.