User manual MAKITA HR2230X

[. . . ] ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rotary Hammer HR2230 007958 DOUBLE INSULATION WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 1 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Model Concrete Core bit Capacities Diamond core bit (dry type) Steel Wood No load speed (min-1) Blows per minute Overall length Net weight Safety class · Note: Specifications may differ from country to country. END201-2 ENG102-1 HR2230 22 mm 54 mm 65 mm 13 mm 32 mm 0 - 1, 050 0 - 4, 050 357 mm 2. 4 kg /II · Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. Symbols The following show the symbols used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. [. . . ] Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. GEB007-2 12. 13. 14. only when hand-held. Do not point the tool at any one in the area when operating. The bit could fly out and injure someone seriously. Do not touch the bit or parts close to the bit 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. Follow material supplier safety data. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to rotary hammer safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool 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 operator. Wear a hard hat (safety helmet), safety glasses and/or face shield. Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses. It is also highly recommended that you wear a dust mask and thickly padded gloves. Be sure the bit is secured in place before operation. 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. In cold weather or when the tool has not been used for a long time, let the tool warm up for a while by operating it under no load. Without proper warm-up, hammering operation is difficult. [. . . ] Also, the drill chuck will come off when reversing the tool. Pressing excessively on the tool will not speed up the drilling. In fact, this excessive pressure will only serve to damage the tip of your bit, decrease the tool performance and shorten the service life of the tool. There is a tremendous twisting force exerted on the tool/bit at the time of hole breakthrough. [. . . ]