POWP8040 EN
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8.4.3 Wood drilling
Mark the place where you want to drill with a punch or a nail. To avoid splintering on
breakthrough, either clamp a piece of scrap wood to the back of your work piece or continue
the hole from the back of the wood when the drill bit first breaks through.
9 MAINTENANCE
9.1 General
Your tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of
maintenance.
▪ Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Clean your tool using a damp cloth.
▪ Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning, unplug it
before cleaning.
▪ Use a soft brush or dry cloth.
▪ KEEP VENTILATION SLOTS CLEAN! Periodically check the air vents for dust or other
debris. Clean with compressed air (max. 3 bar)
Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon
dust, etc.
WARNING: Do not allow brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,
etc. come in contact with plastic parts, they contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic.
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when using
compressed air to clean tools. If the operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
BATTERIES: The battery pack for this tool is equipped with a Li-ion
rechargeable battery. Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to
replace the batteries inside.
9.2 Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
10 STORAGE
Store your tool in a clean, dry, frost free environment.
Battery storage
▪ Store your batteries in a cool area. Optimal temperature for storing your Li-ion battery for
longer term is 2°C. (capacity loss will only be 6% / year (compared to 20% at 25°C)).
Never store batteries in discharged condition.
▪ It is better for Li-ion batteries to recharge them frequently. Optimal long time storage
charge for your Li-ion battery is at 40% of their capacity.
11 TECHNICAL DATA
