[. . . ] Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F). Charge the Nickel Metal Hydride battery cartridge when you do not use it for more than six months. [. . . ] Be sure to close the set plate fully before using the machine to prevent the battery cartridge from accidentally falling out of the machine. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly. Drilling 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 center punch and hammer at the point to be drilled. CAUTION: • Pressing excessively on the machine will not speed up the drilling. In fact, this excessive pressure will only serve to damage the tip of your bit, decrease the machine performance and shorten the service life of the machine. € There is a tremendous twisting force exerted on the machine/bit at the time of hole breakthrough. Hold the machine 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. However, the machine may back out abruptly if you do not hold it firmly. • Always secure small workpieces in a vise or similar hold-down device. Installing or removing drill bit or driver bit Important: Always be sure that the machine is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before installing or removing the bit. 2 &4) To install the bit, place it in the chuck as far as it will go. [. . . ] The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita service center. µπαταριών και 37 ENH002-1 ENGLISH EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following standards of standardized documents, EN50260, EN55014 in accordance with Council Directives, 89/336/EEC and 98/37/EC. [. . . ]