User manual MAKITA BFS451

[. . . ] Be sure no one is below when using the tool in high locations. Do not touch the bit or the workpiece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately. [. . . ] 1) • Always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the battery cartridge. € To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge. € To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. installing or removing battery cartridge (Fig. Install it fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you. € Do not use force when installing the battery cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly. When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position, the switch trigger cannot be pulled. CAUTION: • Always check the direction of rotation before operation. € Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes to a complete stop. Changing the direction of rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool. When not operating the tool, always set the reversing switch lever to the neutral position. battery protection system (Battery cartridge with a star mark) (Fig. 2) The battery cartridge with a star mark is equipped with the protection system, which automatically cuts off the output power for its long service life. The tool stops during operation when the tool and/or battery are placed under the following situation. This is caused by the activation of protection system and does not show the tool trouble. € When the tool is overloaded: At this time, release the switch trigger, remove the battery cartridge and remove causes of overload and then pull the switch trigger again to restart. 6) The depth can be adjusted by turning the locator. One full turn of the locator equals 2 mm change in depth. 7) Adjust the locator so that the distance between the tip of the locator and the screw head is approximately 3 mm as shown in the figures. [. . . ] € Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time). For European countries only ENH101-15 EC Declaration of Conformity We Makita Corporation as the responsible manufacturer declare that the following Makita machine(s): Designation of Machine: Cordless Screwdriver Model No. / Type: BFS441, BFS451 are of series production and Conforms to the following European Directives: 2006/42/EC And are manufactured in accordance with the following standards or standardised documents: EN60745 MAINTENANCE CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. € Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. [. . . ]