GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING. Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c.Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce
risk of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
f) 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.
3. Personal safety
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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.
d. 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.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
f. 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.
g. 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.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4. Power tool use and care
a. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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 acciden-
tally.
d. 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.
e. 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.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
battery pack.
Do not use the charger if it has been subjected to a
heavy knock, dropped or otherwise damaged in
anyway. Take the charger to an authorised service
centre for a check or repair.
Do not disassemble the charger. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can
cause electric shock when you use the tool or
charger again. Take the charger to a power tool
repair centre when service or repair is required.
Incorrect re-assembly may result in the risk of fire,
electric shock or electrocution. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not disassemble any part of the
product.
DANGER. If the battery pack is cracked or damaged
in any other way, do not insert it in the charger
Do not plug anything other than your Workpro tool
into the charger, as other objects may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts, which
could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not place the tool or charger on an uneven
surface, as a fall may cause serious damage.
Never place the tool or charger near or over a heat
source such as a radiator or heater.
Do not operate the charger in a cabinet or other
enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
Use the battery charger indoors only.
WARNING. Do not allow any liquid to come into
contact with the charger. There is a danger of
electric shock. Do not position the tool or battery
charger near water; for example, near a sink, wash
bowl or toilet. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the
tool or charger. Doing so may short out parts,
Causing damage to the product and creating the
risk of fire or electric shock.
To reduce the risk of an electric shock, unplug the
charger from the power supply before attempting to
clean it. To clean tool or charger, wipe with a damp
cloth. Use of any other cleaners is not recommended.
Do not place any object on to, or allow anything to
rest on the charger.
Make sure that the charger cable is positioned
where it will not be stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress. Keep the
lead away from operating machinery.
Do not pull on the lead of the charger to disconnect
it from the mains power socket.
Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely
necessary. The use of an improper extension cord
could cause the risk of fire, electric shock or
electrocution.
Never attempt to connect two chargers together.
Do not charge batteries or use the tool and battery
pack in locations where the temperature may be
below 40°F or exceed 104°F such as alongside
sheds or metal structures.
The battery can be charged or operated at
temperatures between 40° F and 104° F.
Never charge your lithium ion battery below or
above temperatures recommended otherwise fire
or serious damage to the battery pack may occur.
The most suitable temperatures to charge the battery
pack are between 68° F -77° F.
If you wish to charge a second battery pack, unplug
the charger from the mains supply and leave it for at
least 15 minutes. After this time you can charge a
second battery pack.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RELATED TO THE BATTERY PACK AND
BATTERY SAFETY
Use only the WORKPRO batteries supplied with the
WORKPRO Tool or WORKPRO-approved
replacements.
Do not use the battery to power any device other
than the WORKPRO tool it was sold with.
Charge the battery only with the WORKPRO charger
supplied with the tool or WORKPRO-approved
replacements and according to the instructions in
the WORKPRO Instruction Manual.
Do not charge the battery in a place where static
electricity is generated nor let the battery touch
something that is statically charged.
The battery can be stored at temperatures between
40° F and 104° F.
Never store or leave your lithium ion battery in
temperatures over that recommended otherwise
fire may occur.
Do NOT store the Lithium Ion battery anywhere that the
temperature can easily reach higher temperatures than
recommended -this includes garden type sheds, and
Vehicles where the inside temperature can climb to
dangerous levels in the direct sunlight and on high
temperature days. THINK BEFORE LEAVING YOUR
LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK IN STORAGE.
The battery can be charged or operated at
temperatures between 40° F and 104° F.
NEVER CHARGE YOUR LITHIUM ION BATTERY
BELOW OR ABOVE TEMPERATURES RECOM-
MENDED OTHERWISE FIRE OR SERIOUS
DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY PACK MAY OCCUR.
The most suitable temperatures to charge the
battery pack are between 68 -77° F.
Always allow the battery pack to cool down after
charging, do not place it in a hot environment such
as a metal shed or open trailer left in the sun.
Take care where the tool is stored. Do not store in
areas of corrosive fumes, or salt air or similar
conditions. Try and store the tool in the packaging
supplied with the tool.
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or put the
battery into a microwave oven, conventional oven,
dryer, or high-pressure container. Under these
conditions, the battery may explode.
Never attempt to open the battery pack, puncture
the battery or subject the battery to strong physical
shock.
If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks
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