Milwaukee 5361-20 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR

Catalog No.

No de Cat.

Catálogo No.

5361-20

SPECIAL NOTE: New battery packs are not fully charged. Charge

your battery pack before using it for the first time and follow the
charging instructions in your charger manual.

NOTE SPÉCIALE: Les batteries neuves ne sont pas entièrement
chargées. Chargez la batterie avant de vous en servir la première
fois en suivant les instructions de recharge dans le manuel qui
accompagne cet outil.

NOTA ESPECIAL: Las batterias, cuando son nuevas, no están
totalmente cargadas. Cargue su bateria antes de usarla por primera
vez siga las instrucciones de carga que vienen en el manuel de la
herramienta.

18 VOLT ROTARY HAMMER
MARTEAU ROTATIF 18 V
MARTILLO ROTATORIO DE 18V

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE DE BLESSURES, L'UTILISATEUR DOIT LIRE ET BIEN COMPRENDRE LE

MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR.
PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE LESIONES, EL USUARIO DEBE LEER Y ENTENDER EL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES — FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and

dark areas invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such

as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.

Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operat-
ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and
sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords may cre-

ate a fire.

5. A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate

battery pack must be recharged only with the specified
charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one

type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery.

6. Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated

battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

PERSONAL SAFETY

7. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A mo-

ment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.

8. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Con-

tain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in

moving parts.

9. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or
off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying tools with
your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a tool
with the switch on invites accidents.

10. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the
tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of
the tool may result in personal injury.

11. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool
in unexpected situations.

12. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must
be used for appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

13. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support
the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand

or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

14. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it is designed.

15. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.

16. Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the

locked or off position before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

17. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained
persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

18. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other

metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws,
or other small metal objects that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals

together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.

19. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.

20. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-

age of parts, and any other condition that may affect the
tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before
using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. Do

not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until re­paired.

21. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manu-
facturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool.

SERVICE

22. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified per-

sonnel may result in a risk of injury.

23. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.

Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this
manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance

Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact

with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.

2. Wear ear protectors when using the tool fool for extended periods. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise can cause hearing loss.

3. Keep hands away from all cutting edges and moving parts.

4. Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact a

replacement.

5. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paint

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in

a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.

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Laboratories Inc.

Properly Recycle Nickel
Cadmium Batteries

Volts Direct Current

No Load Revolutions
Per Minute (RPM)

2

Specifications

Capacities

Cat. No.

5361-20

Volts

DC

18

Tool

No Load

RPM

0 - 850

No Load Blows

per Minute

0 - 3700

Drill Only

(steel or wood)

Twist

Drill Bit

1/2"

Carbide Tipped

Rotary Hammer

(concrete)

Percussion Bit

3/16"-3/4"

Thin Wall

Percussion Bit

1-3/4"

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1

3

10

9

1. Side handle

2. Depth gauge

3. Nameplate

4. Forward/Lock/Reverse switch

5. Trigger

6. Battery pack release buttons

7. Battery pack

8. Hammer/Drill shift knob

9. Chuck collar

10. Dust shield

4

5

8

6

7

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CHARGING AND USING BATTERY PACK

Charge your battery pack before using your tool for the first time and
when your tool no longer performs with the power and torque needed
for the job. Full loading capacity of battery pack is only reached after
4 - 5 chargings. Never completely discharge the battery pack. Standard
charging time will vary according to the type of charger you use. The
charging time will also vary depending on the supply voltage and charge
needed. For example, if your battery pack does not require a full charge,
charging time will be less.

FOR SPECIFIC CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE READ THE CHARGER
INSTRUCTION SHEET SUPPLIED WITH YOUR CHARGER.

Battery packs are affected by temperature. Your battery pack will
perform best and have longest life if it is charged when the temperature
is between 60°-80°F (15°-27°C). Do not charge in temperatures below
40°F (5°C) or above 105°F (40°C). Under these conditions, capacity will
be reduced. See “Maintenance”.

Removing Battery Pack from Tool (Fig. 1)

Push in the release buttons and slide the battery pack away from the
tool.

TOOL ASSEMBLY

WARNING!

Always lock trigger or remove battery
pack before changing or removing
accessories. Only use accessories
specifically recommended for this tool.
Others may be hazardous.

Inserting Battery Pack into Tool (Fig. 1)

To insert the battery pack into the tool, push in the release buttons and
slide it into the body of the tool.

Fig. 1

Fig. 1

Inserting a

battery pack

Removing a

battery pack

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury, always use
a side handle when using this tool. This
tool operates with high torque. Always
brace or hold the tool securely.

Installing the side handle and depth gauge (Fig. 2)

A side handle and depth rod have been supplied with your tool.

1. To install the handle assembly, pry open the handle ring and slip it

over the nose of the gear case, making sure that the molded keys on
the inside diameter of the handle ring engage the groove on the gear
case.

2. Pass the bolt through the hole in the handle ring and screw on the
side handle.

3. The depth rod passes through the auxiliary hole in the handle ring
and is clamped in place when the side handle is tightened. To loosen
the rod, partially unscrew the handle.

4. To adjust the drilling depth, loosen the side handle. Slide the depth
rod backward or forward until it is set for the desired depth. The
drilling depth is the distance between the tip of the bit and the tip of
the depth gauge rod (Fig. 2). Tighten the side handle securely.

Fig. 2

Drilling Depth

Installing bits (Fig. 3)

This tool is designed with a universal drive system that accepts SDS,
SDS plus and Hilti-TE-C style bits. Always clean and lubricate the shank
of the bit before installing it into your tool to help prevent heat buildup and
to protect the bit shank from wear due to abrasive concrete dust.

Fig. 3

11

12

1. To install a bit, pull the chuck collar back toward the tool.

2. Line up the recesses on the shank of the bit (11) with the marks on
the chuck collar as shown (12). Insert the bit into the spindle as far
as possible.

3. Release the chuck collar, locking the bit into position. Rotate the bit
slightly to be sure it is locked securely.

4. To remove the bit, pull the chuck collar back toward the tool and
remove the bit.

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OPERATION

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety
goggles or glasses with side shields.

Selecting drill or rotary hammer action (Fig. 4)

Fig. 4

1. To select rotation only, rotate the shift knob 180° in the direction of

the double arrow so that the tab portion of the knob points toward
the symbol. Do not shift the tool when it is running or coasting
to a stop.

When drilling in wood or steel, shift knob to Rotation Only and use
chuck adapter kit. Refer to your
mation.

2. To select rotary hammering, rotate the shift knob 180° in the

direction of the double arrow so that the tab portion of the knob
points toward the symbol.

NOTE: To engage the hammering mechanism, maintain pressure on
the bit. When pressure on the bit is released, the hammering action
will stop.

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Using the forward/lock/reverse switch (Fig. 5)

Fig. 5

1. For forward (clockwise) rotation, hold the tool with the nose point­ing away from you and push the forward/lock/reverse switch to the
left.

2. To lock the trigger, push the forward/lock/reverse switch to the
center position as shown. The trigger will not work while the for­ward/lock/reverse switch is in the locked position. Always lock the
trigger and remove the battery pack before performing maintenance,
changing accessories and any time the tool is not in use.

3. For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation, hold the tool with the
nose pointing away from you and push the forward/lock/reverse
switch to the right. To prevent damage to the gears and motor, allow
the tool to come to a full stop before reversing.

Starting, stopping and controlling speed

1. To start the tool, pull the trigger.

2. To vary the drilling speed, simply increase or decrease pressure on
the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled, the greater the speed.

3. To stop the tool, release the trigger.

Rotary hammering

Position the tool, grasp the handles firmly and pull the trigger. Always use
the side handle. Hold the tool securely and maintain control. Use only
enough pressure to hold the tool in place and to prevent the tip of the bit
from wandering. This tool has been designed to achieve top perfor­mance with only moderate pressure. Heavier pressure will not signifi­cantly increase the drilling rate and it may overload the motor and cause
premature bit wear.

If the speed begins to drop off when drilling deep holes, pull the bit
partially out of the hole while the tool is running to help clear dust. Do not
use water to settle the dust since it will clog the bit flutes and tend to
make the bit bind in the hole. If the bit should bind, a built-in, non-adjust­able slip clutch prevents the bit from turning (a ratcheting sound will be
audible). If this occurs, stop the tool, free the bit by switching the motor
to reverse, and begin again.

Forward/Lock/Reverse Switch

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APPLICATIONS

Using rotary percussion core bits (Fig. 6, 7 & 8)

Core bits are useful for drilling large holes for conduit and pipe.

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bodies with durable carbide tips. They are specially designed for fast,
accurate drilling with combined hammering and rotary action.

1. Clean and lubricate the threads on the adapter and core bit as
shown (Fig. 6) to make later removal easier. Screw the threaded
end of the adapter into the rear of the core bit.

Heavy-Duty Thin Wall Core Bits have heat treated steel

Fig. 6

Adapter

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NOTE:

3" deep. To make deeper holes, remove the bit, break and remove
the core. Then resume drilling.

Heavy-Duty Thin Wall Core Bits drill holes up to

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of personal injury, hold the tool
securely (Fig. 9, 10 & 11). Brace tools with side handles.
If the bit binds, the tool will be forced in the
opposite direction. Bits may bind if they are
misaligned or when breaking through a hole.

Clean and lubricate threads

Core bit

Center pin

Guide plate

2. Push the guide plate onto the pointed end of the center pin. Insert the
center pin and guide plate assembly into the core bit. Be sure the
small end of the center pin is securely placed into the hole in the
center of the core bit.

3. Insert the adapter into the nose of the tool as described in the
section “Installing Bits”. Set the rotary hammer/drill lever to rotary
hammer.

4. Press the center pin firmly against your center mark, hold the tool
firmly and pull the trigger.

NOTE: Center pins and guide pins are not required for 1" and 1-1/8"
core bits. To make starting these bits easier, use a template or notched
board.

5. After drilling to about the depth of the core bit teeth, remove the
center pin and guide plate from the core bit (Fig. 7). Then resume
drilling.

Fig. 7

Fig. 9

reaction

reverse
rotation

bracing against a stud

Fig. 10

forward

rotation

bracing against your leg

Fig. 11

reaction

forward
rotation

reaction

forward
rotation

6. After you have finished drilling the hole, hold the tool upwards,
pointing it away from your body as shown (Fig. 8), and run it briefly
in forward to loosen the core bit from the adapter.

Fig. 8

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reaction

bracing against the floor

MAINTENANCE

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of personal injury, al­ways unplug the charger and remove the
battery pack from the charger or tool be­fore performing any maintenance. Never
disassemble the tool, battery pack or
charger. Contact a
facility for ALL repairs.

Maintaining Tool

Keep your tool, battery pack and charger in good repair by adopting a
regular maintenance program. After six months to one year, depending
on use, return the tool, battery pack and charger to a
service facility for:

• Lubrication

• Brush inspection and replacement

• Mechanical inspection and cleaning (gears, spindles,

bearings, housing, etc.)

• Electrical inspection (battery pack, charger, motor)

• Testing to assure proper mechanical and electrical operation

If the tool does not start or operate at full power with a fully charged
battery pack, clean the contacts on the battery pack. If the tool still does
not work properly, return the tool, charger and battery pack to a

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Maintaining Battery Pack

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dreds of cycles when they are maintained and used according to these
instructions.

A battery pack that is stored for six months without being used will
discharge itself. Batteries discharge at a rate of about 1% per day.
Charge the battery every six months even if it is unused to maximize
battery life. Do not tape the trigger in the “ON” position and leave the tool
unattended as this may discharge the battery to a point where it will no
longer be able to recharge. Use a
longer performs with the power and torque needed for your application.

Store your battery pack in a cool, dry place. Do not store it where the
temperature may exceed 120°F (50°C) such as in a vehicle or metal
building during the summer. High temperatures will overheat the battery
pack, reducing battery life. If it is stored for several months, the battery
pack will gradually lose its charge. One to three cycles of charging and
discharging through normal use will restore the capacity of the battery
pack. During the life of the battery pack, the operating time between
charges becomes shorter. If the operating time becomes extremely short
after a proper charge, the usable life of the battery pack has been
reached and it should be replaced.

Cleaning

Clean dust and debris from charger and tool vents. Keep tool handles
clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth
to clean the tool, battery pack and charger since certain cleaning agents
and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of
these include gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlori­nated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents containing
ammonia. Never use flammable or combustible solvents around tools.

service facility for repairs.

battery packs will operate for many years and/or hun-

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battery pack only until it no

service

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WARNING!

To reduce the risk of personal injury and
damage, never immerse your tool, bat­tery pack or charger in liquid or allow a
liquid to flow inside them.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of explosion, never burn a battery pack
even if it is damaged, dead or completely discharged.

RBRC Battery Recycling Seals

The RBRC™ Battery Recycling Seals (see "Symbology") on your tool bat­tery packs indicate that
battery pack with the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC).
At the end of your battery pack's useful life, return the battery pack to a

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est you. For more information, visit the RBRC web site at www.rbrc.org.

Disposing of Nickel-Cadmium Battery Packs

Nickel-Cadmium battery packs are recyclable. Under various state and
local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal
waste stream. Dispose of your battery pack according to federal, state
and local regulations.

Repairs

For repairs, return the tool, battery pack and charger to the nearest
service center listed on the back cover of this operator's manual.

Battery Pack Warranty

Battery packs for cordless tools are warranted for one year from the
date of purchase.

Branch Office/Service Center or the participating retailer near-

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has arranged for the recycling of that

ACCESSORIES

WARNING!

Always remove battery pack and lock trigger before
changing or removing accessories. Only use acces­sories specifically recommended for this tool.
Others may be hazardous.

For a complete listing of accessories refer to your
Tool catalog or go on-line to www.mil-electric-tool.com. To obtain a cata­log, contact your local distributor or a service center listed on the back
cover of this operator’s manual.

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FIVE YEAR TOOL LIMITED WARRANTY

Every

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ranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
will repair or replace (at
tool (including battery chargers) which examination proves to be defec­tive in material or workmanship from five (5) years after the date of
purchase. Return the tool and a copy of the purchase receipt or other
proof of purchase to a
Branch location or
paid and insured. This warranty does not cover damage from repairs
made or attempted by other than
abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents.

Battery Packs, Flashlights, and Radios are warranted for one (1) year
from the date of purchase.

THE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT REMEDIES DESCRIBED HEREIN ARE
EXCLUSIVE. IN NO EVENT SHALL
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING
LOSS OF PROFITS.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRAN­TIES, OR CONDITIONS, WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED FOR
MERCHANTABLILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other
rights that vary from state to state and province to province. In those
states that do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, the above limitations or exclu­sions may not apply to you. This warranty applies to the United States,
Canada, and Mexico only.

tool is tested before leaving the factory and is war-

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’s discretion), without charge, any

Factory Service/Sales Support

Authorized Service Station, freight pre-

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authorized personnel,

BE LIABLE FOR ANY

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RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ GÉNÉRALES POUR TOUS LES OUTILS À BATTERIE

AVERTISSEMENT!

VOUS DEVEZ LIRE ET COMPRENDRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS.

Le non-respect, même partiel, des instructions ci-après entraîne un risque de
choc électrique, d'incendie et/ou de blessures graves.

CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS

AIRE DE TRAVAIL

1. Veillez à ce que l'aire de travail soit propre et bien éclairée.

Le désordre et le manque de lumière favorisent les accidents.

2. N'utilisez pas d'outils électriques dans une atmosphère ex-

plosive, par exemple en présence de liquides, de gaz ou de
poussières inflammables. Les outils électriques créent des

étincelles qui pourraient enflammer les poussières ou les vapeurs.

3. Tenez à distance les curieux, les enfants et les visiteurs

pendant que vous travaillez avec un outil électrique. Ils
pourraient vous distraire et vous faire faire une fausse manoeuvre.
Installez des barrières ou des écrans protecteurs si nécessaires.

SÉCURITÉ ÉLECTRIQUE

4. Ne maltraitez pas le cordon. Ne transportez pas l'outil par

son cordon. N'exposez pas le cordon à la chaleur, à des
huiles, à des arêtes vives ou à des pièces en mouvement.
Remplacez immédiatement un cordon endommagé. Un cor-

don endommagé peut constituer un risque d'incendie.

5. Un outil à bloc-batterie amovible ou à batterie intégrée ne

doit être rechargé qu'avec le chargeur prévu pour la batterie.

Un chargeur qui convient à tel type de batterie peut présenter un
risque d'incendie avec tel autre type de batterie.

6. N'utilisez un outil qu'avec un bloc-batterie conçu

spécifiquement pour lui. L'emploi d'un autre bloc-batterie peut
créer un risque d'incendie.

SÉCURITÉ DES PERSONNES

7. Restez alerte, concentrez-vous sur votre travail et faites
preuve de jugement. N'utilisez pas un outil électrique si
vous êtes fatigué ou sous l'influence de drogues, d'alcool
ou de médicaments. Un instant d'inattention suffit pour entraîner

des blessures graves.

8. Habillez-vous convenablement. Ne portez ni vêtements

flottants ni bijoux. Confinez les cheveux longs. N'approchez
jamais les cheveux, les vêtements ou les gants des pièces
en mouvement. Des vêtements flottants, des bijoux ou des

cheveux longs risquent d'être happés par des pièces en mouvement.

9. Méfiez-vous d'un démarrage accidentel. Avant d'insérer un

bloc-batterie, assurez-vous que l'interrupteur de l'outil est
sur ARRÊT. Le fait de transporter un outil avec le doigt sur la détente

ou d'insérer un bloc-batterie alors que l'interrupteur est en position
MARCHE peut mener tout droit à un accident.

10. Enlevez les clés de réglage ou de serrage avant de démarrer
l'outil. Une clé laissée dans une pièce tournante de l'outil peut
provoquer des blessures.

11. Ne vous penchez pas trop en avant. Maintenez un bon appui
et restez en équilibre en tout temps. Un bonne stabilité vous
permet de mieux réagir à une situation inattendue.

12. Utilisez des accessoires de sécurité. Portez toujours des
lunettes ou une visière. Selon les conditions, portez aussi un
masque antipoussière, des bottes de sécurité antidérapantes, un
casque protecteur et/ou un appareil antibruit.

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13. Immobilisez le matériau sur une surface stable au moyen
debrides ou de toute autre façon adéquate. Le fait de tenir la
pièce avec la main ou contre votre corps offre une stabilité
insuffisante et peut amener un dérapage de l'outil.

UTILISATION ET ENTRETIEN DES OUTILS

14. Ne forcez pas l'outil. Utilisez l'outil approprié à la tâche. L'outil
correct fonctionne mieux et de façon plus sécuritaire. Respectez
aussi la vitesse de travail qui lui est propre.

15. N'utilisez pas un outil si son interrupteur est bloqué. Un outil
que vous ne pouvez pas commander par son interrupteur est
dangereux et doit être réparé.

16. Retirez le bloc-batterie ou mettez l'interrupteur sur ARRÊT

ou en position verrouillée avant d'effectuer un réglage, de
changer d'accessoire ou de ranger l'outil. De telles mesures

préventives réduisent le risque de démarrage accidentel de l'outil.

17. Rangez les outils hors de la portée des enfants et d'autres
personnes inexpérimentées. Les outils sont dangereux dans
les mains d'utilisateurs novices.

18. Lorsque le bloc-batterie n'est pas en service, tenez-le à

l'écart d'autres objets métalliques (trombones, pièces de
monnaie, clés, clous, vis, etc.) susceptibles d'établir un
contact électrique entre les deux bornes. La mise en

court-circuit des bornes de la batterie peut produire des étincelles et
constitue un risque de brûlures ou d'incendie.

19. Prenez soin de bien entretenir les outils. Les outils de coupe
doivent être toujours bien affûtés et propres. Des outils bien
entretenus, dont les arêtes sont bien tranchantes, sont moins
susceptibles de coincer et plus faciles à diriger.

20. Soyez attentif à tout désalignement ou coincement des

pièces en mouvement, à tout bris ou à toute autre condition
préjudiciable au bon fonctionnement de l'outil. Si vous
constatez qu'un outil est endommagé, faites-le réparer
avant de vous en servir. De nombreux accidents sont causés par

des outils en mauvais état. Fixez-y une étiquette marquée « Hors
d'usage » jusqu'à ce qu'il soit réparé.

21. N'utilisez que des accessoires que le fabricant recommande
pour votre modèle d'outil. Certains accessoires peuvent convenir
à un outil, mais être dangereux avec un autre.

RÉPARATION

22. La réparation des outils électriques doit être confiée à un
réparateur qualifié. L'entretien ou la réparation d'un outil électrique

par un amateur peut avoir des conséquences graves.

23. Pour la réparation d'un outil, n'employez que des pièces de

rechange d'origine. Suivez les directives données à la sec­tion « Réparation » de ce manuel. L'emploi de pièces non

autorisées ou le non-respect des instructions d'entretien peut créer
un risque de choc électrique ou de blessures.