5ENG901-1• The declared vibration emission value has beenmeasured in accordance with the standard testmethod and may be used for comparing one toolwith another.• The declared vibration emission value may also beused in a preliminary assessment of exposure.WARNING:• The vibration emission during actual use of thepower tool can differ from the declared emissionvalue depending on the ways in which the tool isused.• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect theoperator that are based on an estimation ofexposure in the actual conditions of use (takingaccount of all parts of the operating cycle such asthe times when the tool is switched off and when itis running idle in addition to the trigger time).ENH101-16For European countries onlyEC Declaration of ConformityWe Makita Corporation as the responsiblemanufacturer declare that the following Makitamachine(s):Designation of Machine:Cordless Hammer Driver DrillModel No./ Type: BHP446, BHP456are 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:Makita International Europe Ltd.Technical Department,Michigan Drive, Tongwell,Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, England000230Tomoyasu 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. GEB056-5CORDLESS HAMMER DRIVERDRILL SAFETY WARNINGS1. Wear ear protectors when impact drilling.Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.2. Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with thetool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.3. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,when performing an operation where thecutting accessory may contact hidden wiring.Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire maymake exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"and could give the operator an electric shock.4. Hold power tool by insulated grippingsurfaces, when performing an operationwhere the fastener may contact hidden wiring.Fasteners contacting a "live" wire may makeexposed metal parts of the power tool "live" andcould give the operator an electric shock.5. Always be sure you have a firm footing.Be sure no one is below when using the tool inhigh locations.6. Hold the tool firmly.7. Keep hands away from rotating parts.8. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the toolonly when hand-held.9. Do not touch the bit or the workpieceimmediately after operation; they may beextremely hot and could burn your skin.10. Some material contains chemicals which maybe toxic. Take caution to prevent dustinhalation and skin contact. Follow materialsupplier safety data.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.