3Tool Use and Care12. Use clamps or other practical way to secure andsupport the workpiece to a stable platform. Hold-ing the work by hand or against your body is unsta-ble and may lead to loss of control.13. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for yourapplication. The correct tool will do the job betterand safer at the rate for which it is designed.14. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on oroff. Any tool that cannot be controlled with theswitch is dangerous and must be repaired.15. Disconnect battery pack from tool or place theswitch in the locked or off position before mak-ing any adjustments, changing accessories, orstoring the tool. Such preventive safety measuresreduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.16. Store idle tools out of reach of children andother untrained persons. Tools are dangerous inthe hands of untrained users.17. When battery pack is not in use, keep it awayfrom other metal objects like: paper clips, coins,keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objectsthat can make a connection from one terminal toanother. Shorting the battery terminals togethermay cause sparks, burns, or a fire.18. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting toolssharp and clean. Properly maintained tools withsharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and areeasier to control.19. Check for misalignment or binding of movingparts, breakage of parts, and any other conditionthat may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged,have the tool serviced before using. Many acci-dents are caused by poorly maintained tools.20. Use only accessories that are recommended bythe manufacturer for your model. Accessoriesthat may be suitable for one tool may create a risk ofinjury when used on another tool.SERVICE21. Tool service must be performed only by qualifiedrepair personnel. Service or maintenance per-formed by unqualified personnel could result in a riskof injury.22. When servicing a tool, use only identicalreplacement parts. Follow instructions in theMaintenance section of this manual. Use of unau-thorized parts or failure to follow Maintenanceinstructions may create a risk of shock or injury.SPECIFIC SAFETY RULESUSB024-2DO NOT let comfort or familiarity withproduct (gained from repeated use)replace strict adherence to cordlessimpact driver safety rules. If you use thistool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suf-fer serious personal injury.1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces whenperforming an operation where the cutting toolmay contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live”wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool“live” and shock the operator.2. Be aware that this tool is always in an operatingcondition, because it does not have to beplugged into an electrical outlet.3. Always be sure you have a firm footing. Be sureno one is below when using the tool in high loca-tions.4. Hold the tool firmly.5. Wear ear protectors.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING:MISUSE or failure to follow the safetyrules stated in this instruction manualmay cause serious personal injury.SYMBOLSUSD302-1The followings show the symbols used for tool.V ........................... volts....................... direct current....................... no load speed.../min ................... revolutions or reciprocation perminute.................. number of blow