User manual MAKITA 8419B-2

[. . . ] 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. 2001 Yasuhiko Kanzaki CE 94 Director MAKITA INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD. Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, ENGLAND 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 8 ENGLISH Explanation of general view 1 2 3 Change ring Chuck key Tighten 4 5 6 Depth gauge Change lever Trigger switch 7 Lock button SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning!When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the following. [. . . ] 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. 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. It is also highly recommended that you wear a dust mask, ear protectors and thickly padded gloves. Be sure no one is below when using the tool in high locations. 2. 3. 4 4. 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. Keep the tool in position and prevent it from slipping away from the hole. Do not apply more pressure when the hole becomes clogged with chips or particles. By repeating this several times, the hole will be cleaned out. Drillng operation · Drilling in wood When drilling in wood, 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. · Drilling in metal To prevent the bit from slipping when starting a hole, make an indentation with a centerpunch and hammer at the point to be drilled. CAUTION: · 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. [. . . ] Loosen the wing nut, swing the side grip to the desired position and then tighten the wing nut. Speed change (Fig. 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. For continuous operation, pull the trigger and then push in the lock button. [. . . ]