5SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES GEB004-2DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use)replace strict adherence to hammer safety rules. If you use this tool unsafelyor incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury.1. Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can causehearing loss.2. Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool.Loss of control can cause personal injury.3. Hold tools by insulated gripping surfaces whenperforming an operation where the cutting toolmay contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Con-tact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal partsof the tool “live” and shock the operator.4. Wear a hard hat (safety helmet), safety glassesand/or face shield. Ordinary eye or sun glassesare NOT safety glasses. It is also highly recom-mended that you wear a dust mask and thicklypadded gloves.5. Be sure the bit is secured in place before opera-tion.6. Under normal operation, the tool is designed toproduce vibration. The screws can come looseeasily, causing a breakdown or accident. Checktightness of screws carefully before operation.7. In cold weather or when the tool has not beenused for a long time, let the tool warm up for awhile by operating it under no load. This willloosen up the lubrication. Without proper warm-up, hammering operation is difficult.8. Always be sure you have a firm footing.Be sure no one is below when using the tool inhigh locations.9. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.10. Keep hands away from moving parts.11. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the toolonly when hand-held.12. Do not point the tool at any one in the area whenoperating. The bit could fly out and injure some-one seriously.13. Do not touch the bit or parts close to the bitimmediately after operation; they may beextremely hot and could burn your skin.14. Do not operate the tool at no-load unnecessar-ily.15. Some material contains chemicals which maybe toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalationand skin contact. Follow material supplier safetydata.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING:MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manualmay cause serious personal injury.