User manual MAKITA HP1621K

[. . . ] Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, ENGLAND Responsible manufacturer: Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES GEA001-3 WARNING: Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or batteryoperated (cordless) power tool. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work area safety 1. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. [. . . ] Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES GEB003-2 DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to hammer drill safety rules. If you use this power tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury. 1. 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. Do not touch the bit or the workpiece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. Follow material supplier safety data. 9. 4. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. 4 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION · CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. 004359 Switch action CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and then push in the lock button. To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch trigger fully, then release it. Lock button Lighting up the lamps 004360 For Model HP1620F, HP1621F CAUTION: · Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly. Lamp · · Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower the illumination. Never use gasoline or thinner to clean the lens of the lamp, or it will be damaged. 004361 Reversing switch action This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of rotation. Move the reversing switch to the position (A side) for clockwise rotation or the position (B side) for counterclockwise rotation. A B 1 · · 1. Reversing switch · 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. If the switch trigger can not be depressed, check to see that the reversing switch is fully set to position (A side) or (B side). 5 004362 Selecting the action mode This tool has an action mode change lever. [. . . ] There is a tremendous force exerted on the tool/bit at the time of hole break through. Hold the tool firmly and exert care when the bit begins to break through the workpiece. A stuck bit can be removed simply by setting the reversing switch to reverse rotation in order to back out. Always secure small workpieces in a vise or similar hold-down device. · · · · MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. [. . . ]