4The technical documentation is kept by our authorisedrepresentative in Europe who is:Makita International Europe Ltd.Michigan Drive, Tongwell,Milton Keynes, MK15 8JD, England30.1.2009000230Tomoyasu 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. GEB001-6DRILL SAFETY WARNINGS1. Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with thetool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.2. 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.3. Always be sure you have a firm footing.Be sure no one is below when using the tool inhigh locations.4. Hold the tool firmly.5. Keep hands away from rotating parts.6. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the toolonly when hand-held.7. Do not touch the drill bit or the workpieceimmediately after operation; they may beextremely hot and could burn your skin.8. 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.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.Speed changeFig.2To change the speed, pull the pin and slide the button tothe "L" position for low speed or the "H" position for highspeed. If the button does not slide easily, turn the chuckslightly in either direction while sliding the button.ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.Spade gripFig.3Fig.4The spade grip can be installed in either of the positionsas shown in the figure. To change the location of thespade grip from one position to the other, loosen the hexbolts with a wrench and turn the spade grip to anotherposition. Then tighten the hex bolts securely.Installing or removing drill bitFig.5To install the bit, place it in the chuck as far as it will go.Tighten the chuck by hand. Place the chuck key in eachof the three holes and tighten clockwise. Be sure to