Harbor Freight Tools 97245 User Manual
Model
97245
HAND HELD METAL DETECTOR
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number
in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if
product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for
future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information
provided with this product:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGERDANGER
WARNINGWARNING
CAUTIONCAUTION
NOTICENOTICE
CAUTIONCAUTION
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert
symbol, indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not
related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol,
is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
re, and/or serious injury. The term “battery powered tool” in all of the
warnings listed below refers to your line-operated (corded) battery powered tool
or battery-operated (cordless) battery powered tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1.
2.
3.
Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
a.
Do not operate battery powered tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in
b.
the presence of ammable liquids, gases or dust. Battery powered tools create may sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a battery powered
c.
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
a.
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
Do not expose battery powered tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
b.
entering a battery powered tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
a.
a battery powered tool. Do not use a battery powered tool while you are tired
or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating battery powered tools may result in serious personal
injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment
b.
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Avoid accidental starting. Carrying battery powered tools with your nger on
c.
the switch invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the battery powered tool
d.
on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the battery powered
tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This en-
e.
ables better control of the battery powered tool in unexpected situations.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, cloth-
f.
ing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection fa-
g.
cilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices
can reduce dust-related hazards.
4.
Battery powered tool use and care
Do not force the battery powered tool. Use the correct battery powered tool
a.
for your application. The correct battery powered tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the battery powered tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
b.
Any battery powered tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the battery pack from the battery powered tool before mak-
c.
ing any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing battery powered
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
battery powered tool accidentally.
Store idle battery powered tools out of the reach of children and do not
d.
allow persons unfamiliar with the battery powered tool or these instructions to operate the battery powered tool. Battery powered tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain battery powered tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
e.
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the battery
powered tool’s operation. If damaged, have the battery powered tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained battery pow-
ered tools.
5.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with
f.
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the battery powered tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance
g.
with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of
battery powered tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work
to be performed. Use of the battery powered tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
Have your battery powered tool serviced by a qualied repair person using
a.
only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the battery
powered tool is maintained.
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