Safety Warnings; Save All Warnings And Instruc- Tions For Future Reference; Functional Description; Switch Action - Makita HP2070 Instruction Manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

General power tool safety warnings
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specifications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Hammer drill safety warnings
Safety instructions for all operations
1. Wear ear protectors when impact drilling.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
2. Use the auxiliary handle(s). Loss of control can
cause personal injury.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping sur-
3.
faces, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
4. Always be sure you have a firm footing. Be
sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
5. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
Keep hands away from rotating parts.
6.
7. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
8. Do not touch the drill bit or the workpiece
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
9. Some material contains chemicals which may be
toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and
skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
10. If the drill bit cannot be loosened even you
open the jaws, use pliers to pull it out. In such a
case, pulling out the drill bit by hand may result in
injury by its sharp edge.
Safety instructions when using long drill bits
1. Never operate at higher speed than the maximum
speed rating of the drill bit. At higher speeds, the
bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without
contacting the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
Always start drilling at low speed and with the
2.
bit tip in contact with the workpiece. At higher
speeds, the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate
freely without contacting the workpiece, resulting
in personal injury.
3. Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit
and do not apply excessive pressure. Bits can
bend causing breakage or loss of control, resulting
in personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.

Switch action

WARNING:
Before plugging in the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actu-
ates properly and returns to the "OFF" position
when released.
► Fig.1: 1. Lock button 2. Switch trigger
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
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.
A speed adjusting dial is provided so that maximum tool
speed can be limited (variable). Turn the speed adjust-
ing dial clockwise for higher speed, and counterclock-
wise for lower speed.
► Fig.2: 1. Speed adjusting dial 2. Higher 3. Lower
Lighting up the lamps
For model HP2070F, HP2071F
► Fig.3: 1. Lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp, pull the trigger. Release the trigger
to turn it off.
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.
NOTE: Do not use thinner or gasoline to clean the
lamp. Such solvents may damage it.
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