7Shorting the battery terminals together may causeburns or a fire.27. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejectedfrom the battery; avoid contact. If contactaccidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquidcontacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation orburns.Service28. Have your power tool serviced by a qualifiedrepair person using only identical replacementparts. This will ensure that the safety of the power toolis maintained.29. Follow instruction for lubricating and changingaccessories.30. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil andgrease.GEB078-2CORDLESS 4 MODE IMPACTDRIVER SAFETY WARNINGS1. Wear ear protectors when impact drilling.Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.2. Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool.Loss of control can cause personal injury.3. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,when performing an operation where the fastenermay contact hidden wiring. Fasteners contacting a“live” wire may make exposed metal parts of thepower tool “live” and could give the operator anelectric shock.4. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,when performing an operation where the cuttingaccessory may contact hidden wiring. Cuttingaccessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposedmetal parts of the power tool “live” and could give theoperator an electric shock.5. Always be sure you have a firm footing.Be sure no one is below when using the tool inhigh locations.6. Hold the tool firmly.7. Keep hands away from rotating parts.8. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the toolonly when hand-held.9. Do not touch the bit or the workpiece immediatelyafter operation; they may be extremely hot andcould burn your skin.10. Some material contains chemicals which may betoxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation andskin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING:DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gainedfrom repeated use) replace strict adherence to safetyrules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure tofollow the safety rules stated in this instructionmanual may cause serious personal injury.ENC007-7IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSFOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE1. Before using battery cartridge, read allinstructions and cautionary markings on (1)battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product usingbattery.2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.3. If operating time has become excessively shorter,stop operating immediately. It may result in a riskof overheating, possible burns and even anexplosion.4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them outwith clear water and seek medical attention rightaway. It may result in loss of your eyesight.5. Do not short the battery cartridge:(1) Do not touch the terminals with anyconductive material.(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a containerwith other metal objects such as nails, coins,etc.(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water orrain.A battery short can cause a large current flow,overheating, possible burns and even abreakdown.6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge inlocations where the temperature may reach orexceed 50°C (122°F).7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it isseverely damaged or is completely worn out. Thebattery cartridge can explode in a fire.8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.9. Do not use a damaged battery.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.Tips for maintaining maximum battery life1. Charge the battery cartridge before completelydischarged.Always stop tool operation and charge the batterycartridge when you notice less tool power.2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.Overcharging shortens the battery service life.3. Charge the battery cartridge with roomtemperature at 10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F). Let a hotbattery cartridge cool down before charging it.4. Charge the battery cartridge once in every sixmonths if you do not use it for a long period oftime.