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Cordless Impact Driver WX291 WX291.X
PRODUCT SAFETY
GENERAL POWER TOOL 
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, 
instructions, illustrations and specifications 
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all 
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, 
fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future 
reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your 
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-
operated (cordless) power tool.
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 and clothing 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 remove the battery pack, if detachable, 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. 
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 and accessories. 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.