User manual MAKITA HR2445

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. 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. WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. 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 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. 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. Select one of the two modes suitable for your work needs by using this knob. For rotation only, turn the knob so that the arrow on the knob points toward the symbol on the tool body. For rotation with hammering, turn the knob so that the arrow on the knob points toward the symbol on the tool body. If you operate the tool with the knob positioned half-way between the mode symbols, the tool may be damaged. for Model HR2455 · CAUTION: Do not rotate the action mode changing knob when the tool is running under load. To avoid rapid wear on the mode change mechanism, be sure that the action mode changing knob is always positively located in one of the three action mode positions. For drilling in wood, metal or plastic materials, depress the lock button and rotate the action mode changing knob to the symbol. [. . . ] 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. Hold the tool 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. [. . . ]