User manual MAKITA BHP459

[. . . ] Do not touch the bit or the workpiece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. 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. 1) CAUTION: • Always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the battery cartridge. €¢ Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when installing or removing battery cartridge. [. . . ] NOTE: • Those temperature-sensitive protection and low-voltage protection is applied only when the tool is used with a battery cartridge with a star mark. 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. 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 the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower the illumination. 7) The fastening torque can be adjusted in 16 steps by turning the adjusting ring so that the graduations are aligned with the arrow on the tool body. The fastening torque is minimum when the number 1 is aligned with the arrow, and maximum when the number 16 is aligned with the arrow. Before the actual operation, drive a trial screw into your material or a piece of duplicate material to determine which torque level is required for a particular application. ASSEMBLY CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool. 5) 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. When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position, the switch trigger cannot be pulled. 6) CAUTION: • Always set the speed change lever fully to the correct position. €¢ Do not use the speed change lever while the tool is running. Be sure that the speed change lever is set to the correct position before operation. Select one of the three modes suitable for your work needs by using this ring. [. . . ] CAUTION: • Make sure that the driver bit is inserted straight in the screw head, or the screw and/or bit may be damaged. NOTE: • When driving wood screw, predrill a pilot hole 2/3 the diameter of the screw. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. [. . . ]