# Work preparation

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- Only operate the rotational direction switch (8) when the power tool is not in use.

- Clockwise rotation: Push the rotational direction switch (8) upwards to position "R".
- Anticlockwise rotation: Push the rotational direction switch (8) downwards to position "L".
  Note: Anti-clockwise rotation must not be used for drilling.

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Always check that the residual current device is working correctly before starting the power tool.

- Ensure that the magnet on/off switch (20) is in position "0".
- Plug in the mains plug and press and hold the RESET button on the residual current device (15) until the indicator (16) lights up red.
- Press and hold the TEST button on the residual current device (15) until the indicator (16) goes out. If the indicator (16) does not go out, this means the residual current device is faulty and must be repaired. Do not work with the power tool under any circumstances.
- Once the indicator (16) has gone out, press the RESET button again.
- If the indicator (16) lights up red, position the tool see Correctly positioning the power tool.

- NOTE: After disconnecting the power tool from the power source, you must always perform this test again before using the power tool.

Note: The residual current device protects against electric shock at 10 mA or more.

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A laser cross shows you the exact drilling point.

- Switch on the laser unit via the on/off switch (7).
- Position the power tool on the workpiece and align it with the laser cross on the marking of the workpiece.
- Push the magnet on/off switch (20) upwards and check that the power tool adheres to the surface of the workpiece.
- Use the safety strap (44) to secure the power tool if necessary.

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- Whenever you are working overhead or on diagonal or vertical surfaces, secure the power tool with the supplied safety strap to prevent it from falling over.

- Check that the safety strap is working properly before you use it. Never use a safety strap that is damaged; instead, replace it immediately.

- Attach the safety strap (44) to the power tool so that it is as free of play as possible.
- Push the safety strap through the holder (11) and place it around the workpiece.
- Tighten the safety strap using the ratchet (42).
- To loosen the safety strap, press the pawl (43) on the ratchet and pull out the safety strap.
- Attach the safety strap so that the power tool will move away from you if it slips.

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The scale (45) on the crank hub (5) can be used to set the required drilling depth.
The drilling depth can be set using the lines on the scale. The distance between each of the smaller lines amounts to 1 mm, while the distance between the larger lines is 10 mm.