User manual MAKITA 6501X

[. . . ] Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. â· Note: Specifications may differ from country to country. [. . . ] DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to drill safety rules. If you use this power tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tools may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the opeator. Be sure no one is below when using the tool in high locations. Do not touch the drill bit or the workpiece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and skin contact. Drilling in wood When drilling in wood, the best results are obtained with wood drills equipped with a guide screw. The guide screw makes drilling easier by pulling the bit into the workpiece. â· Drilling in metal To prevent the bit from slipping when starting a hole, make an indentation with a center-punch and hammer at the point to be drilled. place the point of the bit in the indentation and start drilling. Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions are iron and brass which should be drilled dry. [. . . ] EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Model; 6501X We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following standards of standardized documents, EN60745, EN55014, EN61000 in accordance with Council Directives, 2004/108/EC and 98/37/EC. For European countries only Noise The typical A-weighted noise level determined according to EN60745-2-1: Sound pressure level (LpA): 77 dB (A) Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A) The noise level under working may exceed 85 dB (A). Vaibration The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined according to EN60745-2-1: Work mode: Driling into metal Vibration emission (ah, D): 2. [. . . ]