User manual MAKITA BDF448

[. . . ] Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock. 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. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE ENC007-7 Installing or removing battery cartridge (Fig. [. . . ] Charge the battery cartridge once in every six months if you do not use it for a long period of time. 3) CAUTION: • Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. 4) CAUTION: • 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. NOTE: • The adjusting ring does not lock when the pointer is positioned only halfway between the graduations. 9) Stop the tool and with the tool stopped press the button on the switch panel and the remaining battery capacity will be signaled on the panel. The status displayed on the switch panel and the remaining battery capacity is shown in the following table. When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position, the switch trigger cannot be pulled. 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. €¢ When not operating the tool, always set the reversing switch lever to the neutral position. Be sure that the speed change lever is set to the correct position before operation. CAUTION: • Always set the speed change lever fully to the correct position. €¢ Do not use the speed change lever while the tool is running. 012023 About less than 20 % NOTE: • Before checking the remaining battery capacity, be sure to stop the tool. [. . . ] 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. First, slide the action mode change lever so that it points to the marking. CAUTION: • Pressing excessively on the tool will not speed up the drilling. [. . . ]