[. . . ] Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. [. . . ] 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. Hold 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. 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. Number of blow CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Do not touch the bit or parts close to the bit immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. 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 model HR2450F/HR2450/HR2451 To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. 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. 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. WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. For model HR2450F only Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly. nOTE: · 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. 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 you operate the tool in counterclockwise rotation, the switch trigger is pulled only halfway and the tool runs at half speed. For drilling in wood, metal or plastic materials, depress the lock button and rotate the action mode changing knob to the symbol. CAUTION: Do not rotate the action mode changing knob when the tool is running under load. [. . . ] To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. CAUTION: Never use "rotation with hammering" when the drill chuck assembly is installed on the tool. 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. [. . . ]