-Do not use dull or damaged bits and accessories.
-Always wear safety goggles or eye protection when using this tool. Use a dust mask or respirator for applications which generate dust.
-Position the cord clear of the bit. Do not wrap the cord around your arm or wrist.
-Never attempt to operate this tool with one hand.
-Avoid being caught between a hammer and walls or posts. Should the bit become bound or jammed into the work, the reaction of the hammer could crush your hand or leg.
-Do not hammer into existing walls or other blind areas where electrical wiring may exist.
-Vibration caused by hammer action may be harmful to your hand and arms. Used thick cushioned gloves and limit the exposure time by taking frequent rest periods.
-Never place the tool down until the bit or accessory has come to a complete stop.
-Accessories are hot after use. When removing the bit from the tool, avoid contact with skin and use proper protective gloves when grasping the bit or accessory.
-Do not strike the bit with a hand held hammer or sledge hammer when attempting to dislodge a bound or jammed bit. Fragments of metal from the bit could dislodge and strike you or bystanders.
