5The technical documentation is kept by our authorisedrepresentative in Europe who is:Makita International Europe Ltd,Michigan, Drive, Tongwell,Milton Keynes, MK15 8JD, EnglandThe conformity assessment procedure required byDirective 2000/14/EC was in Accordance with annexVIII.Notified Body:TUV Rheinland Product Safety GmbH,identification no. 0197Model HM1213CMeasured Sound Power Level: 95dBGuaranteed Sound Power Level: 97dBModel HM1203CMeasured Sound Power Level: 95 dBGuaranteed Sound Power Level: 98 dB16th January 2009000230Tomoyasu KatoDirectorMakita Corporation3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,Anjo, Aichi, JAPANGEB004-3SPECIFIC SAFETY RULESDO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherenceto hammer safety rules. If you use this tool unsafelyor incorrectly, you can suffer serious personalinjury.1. Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise cancause hearing loss.2. Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with thetool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.3. Hold power tools by insulated grippingsurfaces, when performing an operation wherethe cutting accessory may contact hiddenwiring or its own cord. Cutting accessorycontacting a "live" wire may make exposed metalparts of the tool "live" and could give the operatoran electric shock.4. Wear a hard hat (safety helmet), safety glassesand/or face shield. Ordinary eye or sunglasses are NOT safety glasses. It is alsohighly recommended that you wear a dustmask and thickly padded gloves.5. Be sure the bit is secured in place beforeoperation.6. Under normal operation, the tool is designedto produce vibration. The screws can comeloose easily, causing a breakdown or accident.Check tightness of screws carefully beforeoperation.7. In cold weather or when the tool has not beenused for a long time, let the tool warm up for awhile by operating it under no load. This willloosen up the lubrication. Without properwarm-up, hammering operation is difficult.8. Always be sure you have a firm footing.Be sure no one is below when using the tool inhigh locations.9. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.10. Keep hands away from moving parts.11. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the toolonly when hand-held.12. Do not point the tool at any one in the areawhen operating. The bit could fly out andinjure someone seriously.13. Do not touch the bit or parts close to the bitimmediately after operation; they may beextremely hot and could burn your skin.14. Do not operate the tool at no-loadunnecessarily.15. Some material contains chemicals which maybe toxic. Take caution to prevent dustinhalation and skin contact. Follow materialsupplier safety data.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING:MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated inthis instruction 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 tool is switched off.• Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease ofoperator comfort during extended use. Applycaution when locking tool in "ON" position andmaintain firm grasp on tool.To start the tool, push the switch lever "ON (I)" on the leftside of the tool. To stop the tool, push the switch lever"OFF (O)" on the right side of the tool.