4ENH101-12EC Declaration of ConformityWe Makita Corporation as the responsiblemanufacturer declare that the following Makitamachine(s):Designation of Machine:2-Speed Hammer DrillModel No./ Type: HP2050,HP2050F,HP2051,HP2051Fare of series production andConforms to the following European Directives:98/37/EC until 28th December 2009 and then with2006/42/EC from 29th December 2009And 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, MK15 8JD, England30th January 2009000230Tomoyasu KatoDirectorMakita Corporation3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,Anjo, Aichi, 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. GEB003-4SPECIFIC SAFETY RULESDO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherenceto hammer drill safety rules. If you use this powertool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer seriouspersonal injury.1. 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 grippingsurfaces, when performing an operationwhere the cutting accessory may contacthidden wiring or its own cord. Cuttingaccessory contacting a "live" wire may makeexposed metal parts of the power tool "live" andcould 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 inhigh locations.5. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.6. Keep hands away from rotating parts.7. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the toolonly when hand-held.8. Do not touch the bit or the workpieceimmediately after operation; they may beextremely hot and could burn your skin.9. 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 switch trigger actuates properly andreturns to the "OFF" position when released.To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Toolspeed is increased by increasing pressure on the switchtrigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger andthen push in the lock button.To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switchtrigger fully, then release it.A speed control screw is provided so that maximum toolspeed can be limited (variable). Turn the speed controlscrew clockwise for higher speed, and counterclockwisefor lower speed.Lighting up the lampsFor Model HP2050F, HP2051FFig.2CAUTION:• Do not look in the light or see the source of lightdirectly.