Additional Safety Rules; Operating Instructions - Makita 6904VH Instruction Manual

13. Don't overreach
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. Maintain tools with care
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords
periodically and, if damaged, have repaired by
authorized service facility. Inspect extension
cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
15. Disconnect tools
When not in use, before servicing, and when
changing accessories such as blades, bits and
cutters.
16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it on.
17. Avoid unintentional starting
Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch.
Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
18. Outdoor use extension cords
When tool is used outdoors, use only extension
cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.
19. Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate tool when you are tired.
20. Check damaged parts
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and per-
form its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center unless
otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction
manual. Have defective switches replaced by
and authorized service center. Do not use tool if
switch does not turn it on and off.
21. Warning
The use of any other accessory or attachment
other than recommended in this operating
instruction or the catalog may present a risk of
personal injury.
22. Have your tool repaired by an expert
This electric appliance is in accordance with the
relevant safety rules. Repairing of electric appli-
ances may be carried out only by experts other-
wise it may cause considerable danger for the
user.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1. Wear ear protectors.
2. Check the socket carefully for wear, cracks or
damage before installation.
3. Hold the tool firmly.
4. Always be sure you have a firm footing. Be
sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
5. The proper fastening torque may differ
depending upon the kind or size of the bolt.
Check the torque with a torque wrench.
6. When driving into walls, floors or wherever
"live" electrical wires may be encountered,
DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE
TOOL! Hold the tool only by the insulated
grasping surfaces to prevent electric shock if
you drive into a "live" wire.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Selecting correct socket
Always use the correct size socket for bolts and nuts.
An incorrect size socket will result in inaccurate and
inconsistent fastening torque and/or damage to the
bolt or nut. ü
Installing or removing socket (Fig. 1)
Important:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the socket.
Move the O-ring out of the groove in the socket and
remove the pin from the socket. Fit the socket onto
the anvil of the tool so that the hole in the socket is
aligned with the hole in the anvil. Insert the pin
through the hole in the socket and anvil. The return
the O-ring to the original position in the socket groove
to retain the pin. To remove the socket, follow the
installation procedures in reverse.
Switch action (Fig. 2)
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 6904VH
To start the tool, simply pull the trigger. tool speed is
increased by increasing pressure on the trigger.
Release the trigger to stop.
For 6905H
To start the tool, simply pull the trigger. Release the
trigger to stop.
Reversing switch action
For 6904VH (Fig. 3)
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direc-
tion of rotation. Press the upper side (FWD side) of
the switch for clockwise rotation or the lower side
(REV side) of switch for counterclockwise rotation.
For 6905H (Fig. 4)
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direc-
tion of rotation. Press the right side (F side) of switch
for clockwise rotation or the left side (R side) of the
switch for counterclockwise rotation.
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