NOTE: T h e d e c lare d v ibration emission v alue h as been
measure d in a c c or d an c e w it h t h e stan d ar d test met h o d
an d ma y be use d f or c omparing one tool w it h anot h er.
NOTE: T h e d ec lared v ibration emission v alue may
also be used in a preliminary assessment of ex posure.
WARNING:
T h e v ibration emission d uring a c tual
use o f t h e po w er tool c an d i f f er f rom t h e d e c lare d
emission v alue d epen d ing on t h e w a y s in w h i c h t h e
tool is use d .
WARNING:
Be sure to i d enti f y sa f et y measures
to prote c t t h e operator t h at are base d on an estima-
tion o f e x posure in t h e a c tual c on d itions o f use ( taking
a c c ount o f all parts o f t h e operating c y c le su c h as
t h e times w h en t h e tool is s w it c h e d o f f an d w h en it is
running i d le in a d d ition to t h e trigger time ) .
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
T h e E C d e c laration o f c on f ormit y is in c lu d e d as A nne x A
to t h is instru c tion manual.
SAFETY WARNINGS
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specifications provided
with this power tool. F ailure to f ollo w all instru c tions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious in j ur y .
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
T h e term " po w er tool " in t h e w arnings re f ers to y our
mains-operate d ( c or d e d ) po w er tool or batter y -operate d
( c or d less ) po w er tool.
Cordless screwdriver safety
warnings
1 .
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the fastener may contact hidden wiring.
F asteners c onta c ting a " li v e " w ire ma y make
e x pose d metal parts o f t h e po w er tool " li v e " an d
c oul d gi v e t h e operator an ele c tri c s h o c k.
Always be sure you have a firm footing.
2.
Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
Hold the tool firmly.
3.
4 .
Keep hands away from rotating parts.
5 .
Do not touch the bit or the workpiece immedi-
ately after operation ; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
6 .
Always secure workpiece in a vise or similar
hold-down device.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product.
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated
in this instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1 .
Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
2.
Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3.
If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
4 .
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
out with clear water and seek medical atten-
tion right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
5 .
Do not short the battery cartridge:
( 1 )
Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
( 2 )
Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
( 3 )
Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6 .
Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 ° C (122 ° F).
7.
Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
8 .
Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9 .
Do not use a damaged battery.
1 0. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments.
F or c ommer c ial transports e.g. b y t h ir d parties,
f or w ar d ing agents, spe c ial re q uirement on pa c k-
aging an d labeling must be obser v e d .
F or preparation o f t h e item being s h ippe d , c onsult-
ing an e x pert f or h a z ar d ous material is re q uire d .
P lease also obser v e possibl y more d etaile d
national regulations.
T ape or mask o f f open c onta c ts an d pa c k up t h e
batter y in su c h a manner t h at it c annot mo v e
aroun d in t h e pa c kaging.
1 1 .
Follow your local regulations relating to dis-
posal of battery.
1 2. Use the batteries only with the products
specified by Makita. I nstalling t h e batteries to
non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces-
si v e h eat, e x plosion, or leak o f ele c trol y te.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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