NUTOOL nupower EVOLUTION NPEK12 - Specific Safety Instructions

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SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Be aware of the high torque reaction when drilling especially
whendrillingmasonry.
DO NOT try to change any of the selector switches while the
motorisrunning.Doingsocoulddamagethemachine.
DO NOT attempt to modify the machine or its accessories in
anyway.
DONOTforcethemachine,letthemachinedothework.This
will reduce the wear on the machine and cutter and increase its
efficiencyandoperatinglife.
Do not use this product with any attachment designed for mixing
mortar, concrete, or plaster. Or for any other type of mixing
operation.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR DRILLS
- Ifpossible,alwaysuseclampsoravicetoholdyourwork.
- Alwaysswitchoffbeforeyouputthedrilldown.
- Whenusingthedrill,usesafetyequipmentincludingsafety
glasses or shield, ear defenders, and protective clothing
including safety gloves. Wear a dust mask if the drilling
operationcreatesdust.
-
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES CHARGERS
1. Before using the charger, read all the instructions and
cautionary markings on the charger and battery pack as well
astheinstructionsonusingthebatterypack.
2. Only charge your batteries indoors as the charger is
designedforindooruseonly.
3. DANGER. If the battery pack is cracked or damaged in any
otherway,donotinsertitinthecharger.Thereisadanger
ofelectricshockorelectrocution.
4. WARNING. Do not allow any liquid to come into contact with
thecharger.Thereisadangerofelectricshock.
5. The charger and battery packs supplied with it are
specifically designed to work together. Do not attempt to
charge the battery pack with any other charger than the one
supplied.
6. Do not pull on the power cord to disconnect it from the
mainssupplysocket.
7. Donotusethechargerifithasbeensubjectedtoaheavy
knock, dropped or otherwise damaged in any way. Take
the charger to an authorised service centre for a check or
repair.
8. Do not disassemblethecharger.Take ittoanauthorised
servicecentrewhenserviceorrepairisrequired.Incorrect
re-assemblymayresultintheriskoffire,electricshockor
electrocution.
9. Toreducetheriskofanelectricshock,unplugthecharger
from the power supply before attempting to clean it.
Removingthebatteryalonedoesnotreducetherisk.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR THE BATTERY
PACK
1. The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low
chargecondition.Youshouldchargethebatterypackfully
beforeuse.
2. Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is seriously
damagedorcannolongerholdacharge.Thebatterypack
canexplodeinafire.
3. Asmallleakageofliquidfromthebatterypackmayoccur
under extreme usage or temperature conditions. This
doesnotnecessarilyindicateafailureofthebatterypack.
However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage comes
into contact with your skin wash the affected area quickly
withsoapandwater.Iftheleakagegetsinyoureyesflush
youreyeswithcleanwaterforaminimumof10minutesand
seekimmediatemedicalattention.Informthemedicalstaff
thattheliquidisa25-35%solutionofpotassiumhydroxide.
4. Neverattempttoopenthebatterypackforanyreason.Ifthe
plastic housing of the battery pack breaks open or cracks,
immediatelydiscontinueitsuseanddonotrechargeit.
5. Donotstoreorcarryasparebatterypackinapocketor
toolbox or any other place where it may come into contact
withmetalobjects.Thebatterypackmaybeshort-circuited
causingdamagetothebatterypack,burnsorafire.
BATTERY CHARGING INFORMATION
Charging rates for NiCad
Nicad battery charging rates are determined by the time taken
to fully charge the battery and are determined by the charge
current. The three most commonly used charging rates are
typically:
Fast charge.
Slow charge.
Trickle charge.
Fast charge batteries
The charging rates for fast charge batteries can vary between
30minutesand90minutes.Thechargingrateforthebattery
supplied with a cordless power tool is stated in the product
manual.
Slow charge battery.
The charging rates for slow charge batteries are between3
Hoursand5Hours.
Trickle charge batteries.
The charging rates for trickle charge batteries are between 7
Hoursand9Hours.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
NiCad battery charging information.
ALWAYS FULLY DISCHARGE A NiCad BATTERY BEFORE
CHARGING AND NEVER EXCEED THE CHARGING RATE
TIME, EXCEPT WHEN “CONDITIONING” A NEW BATTERY
Charging procedure
WhencharginganewNiCadbatteryitshouldbefullydischarged
followed by a full charge for the charging rate for the battery as
statedintheproductmanualplus30minutes.Thisshouldthen
be followed by a full discharge and a further full charge for the
charging rate for the battery as stated in the product manual
plus30minutes.Thisprocedurewillconditionthebatteryand
equalisethecellvoltages.Followingthisprocedurewillensure
theoptimumoperationofthebattery.
When repeatedly using the charger to charge a number of
batteries always allow the charger to cool down before charging
anotherbattery.Itisrecommendedthatthecoolingdownperiod