10 ENGLISH6. Do not wrap lanyards around or allow them tocome in contact with sharp or rough edges.7. Fasten the other end of the lanyard outsidethe working area so that a falling tool is heldsecurely.8. Attach the lanyard so that the tool will moveaway from the operator if it falls. Dropped toolswill swing on the lanyard, which could cause injuryor loss of balance.9. Do not use near moving parts or runningmachinery. Failure to do so may result in a crushor entanglement hazard.10. Do not carry the tool by the attachment deviceor the lanyard.11. Only transfer the tool between your handswhile you are properly balanced.12. Do not attach lanyards to the tool in a way thatkeeps guards, switches or lock-offs from oper-ating properly.13. Avoid getting tangled in the lanyard.14. Keep lanyard away from the cutting area of thetool.15. Use multi-action and screw gate type cara-bineers. Do not use single action spring clipcarabineers.16. In the event the tool is dropped, it must betagged and removed from service, and shouldbe inspected by a Makita Factory or AuthorizedService Center.1► 1. Hole for lanyard (tether strap)MAINTENANCECAUTION: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and the battery cartridge is removedbefore attempting to perform inspection ormaintenance.NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation orcracks may result.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment shouldbe performed by Makita Authorized or Factory ServiceCenters, always using Makita replacement parts.OPTIONALACCESSORIESCAUTION: These accessories or attachmentsare recommended for use with your Makita toolspecified in this manual. The use of any otheraccessories or attachments might present a risk ofinjury to persons. Only use accessory or attachmentfor its stated purpose.If you need any assistance for more details regard-ing these accessories, ask your local Makita ServiceCenter.• Drill bits• Plastic carrying case• Makita genuine battery and chargerNOTE: Some items in the list may be included in thetool package as standard accessories. They maydiffer from country to country.MAKITA LIMITED WARRANTYPlease refer to the annexed warranty sheet for themost current warranty terms applicable to this product.If annexed warranty sheet is not available, refer to thewarranty details set forth at below website for yourrespective country.United States of America: www.makitatools.comCanada: www.makita.caOther countries: www.makita.com