User manual MAKITA 8419B-2

[. . . ] Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. Only for EU countries Do not dispose of electric equipment together with household waste material!In observance of European Directive 2002/ 96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electric equipment that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility. EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The undersigned, Yasuhiko Kanzaki, authorized by Makita Corporation, 3-11-8 Sumiyoshi-Cho, Anjo, Aichi, 446 Japan declares that this product (Serial No. : series production) manufactured by Makita Corporation in Japan is in compliance with the following standards or standardized documents, HD400, EN50144, EN55014, EN61000* in accordance with Council Directives, 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 98/37/EC. [. . . ] Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. Avoid unintentional starting Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Outdoor use extension cords When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked. Check damaged parts Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by and authorised service centre. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off. Warning The use of any other accessory or attachment other than recommended in this operating instruction or the catalogue may present a risk of personal injury. Have your tool repaired by an expert This electric appliance is in accordance with the relevant safety rules. Repairing of electric appliances may be carried out only by experts otherwise it may cause considerable danger for the user. ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES 1. Wear a hard hat (safety helmet), safety glasses and/or face shield. It is also highly recommended that you wear a dust mask, ear protectors and thickly padded gloves. Under normal operation, the tool is designed to produce vibration. The screws can come loose easily, causing a breakdown or accident. Check tightness of screws carefully before operation. Be sure no one is below when using the tool in high locations. 2. 3. 4 4. 7. 8. Hold the tool firmly with both hands. When drilling into walls, floors or wherever ``live'' electrical wires may be encountered, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL!Hold the tool by the insulated grasping surfaces to prevent electric shock if you drill into a ``live'' wire. Do not touch the bit or the workpiece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. Hammer drilling operation (Fig. 8) Position the bit at the location for the hole, then pull the trigger. [. . . ] 6) To change the tool speed, press the change lever and slide it to the ``L'' position for low speed or the ``H'' position for high speed. If the change lever does not slide easily, turn the chuck slightly in either direction while sliding the change lever. Switch action (Fig. 7) To start the tool, simply pull the trigger. For continuous operation, pull the trigger and then push in the lock button. [. . . ]