4ENH101-15For European countries onlyEC Declaration of ConformityWe Makita Corporation as the responsiblemanufacturer declare that the following Makitamachine(s):Designation of Machine:Impact WrenchModel No./ Type: 6905B,6906are of series production andConforms to the following European Directives:2006/42/ECAnd are manufactured in accordance with the followingstandards or standardised documents:EN60745The technical documentation is kept by our authorisedrepresentative in Europe who is:Makita International Europe Ltd.Michigan Drive, Tongwell,Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, England30.1.2009000230Tomoyasu KatoDirectorMakita Corporation3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502, JAPANGEA010-1General Power Tool SafetyWarningsWARNING Read all safety warnings and allinstructions. Failure to follow the warnings andinstructions may result in electric shock, fire and/orserious injury.Save all warnings and instructions forfuture reference. GEB009-6IMPACT WRENCH SAFETYWARNINGS1. Hold power tool by insulated grippingsurfaces, when performing an operationwhere the fastener may contact hidden wiringor its own cord. Fasteners contacting a "live" wiremay make exposed metal parts of the power tool"live" and could give the operator an electricshock.2. Wear ear protectors.3. Check the socket carefully for wear, cracks ordamage before installation.4. Hold the tool firmly.5. Always be sure you have a firm footing.Be sure no one is below when using the tool inhigh locations.6. The proper fastening torque may differdepending upon the kind or size of the bolt.Check the torque with a torque wrench.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING:DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherenceto safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE orfailure to follow the safety rules stated in thisinstruction manual may cause serious personalinjury.FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before adjusting or checking function onthe tool.Switch actionFig.1CAUTION:• Before plugging in the tool, always check to seethat the switch trigger actuates properly and returnsto the "OFF" position when released.• Change the direction of rotation only when the toolcomes to a complete stop. Changing it before thetool stops may damage the tool.The switch is reversible, providing either clockwise orcounterclockwise rotation. To start the tool, simply pullthe lower part of the switch trigger for clockwise or theupper part for counterclockwise. Release the switchtrigger to stop.ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.Installing side gripFig.2For 6906 onlyFit the side grip into the groove on the middle of thehammer case and fasten securely.Selecting correct socketAlways use the correct size socket for bolts and nuts. Anincorrect size socket will result in inaccurate andinconsistent fastening torque and/or damage to the boltor nut.