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SAFETY WARNINGS
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and 
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and 
instructionsmayresultinelectricshock,reand/or
seriousinjury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
Theterm"powertool"inthewarningsreferstoyour
mains-operated(corded)powertoolorbattery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Cordless driver drill safety warnings
1. Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the 
tool.Lossofcontrolcancausepersonalinjury.
2. Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, when performing an operation where 
the cutting accessory may contact hidden 
wiring.Cuttingaccessorycontactinga"live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power 
tool"live"andcouldgivetheoperatoranelectric
shock.
3. Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, when performing an operation where 
the fastener may contact hidden wiring. 
Fastenerscontactinga"live"wiremaymake
exposedmetalpartsofthepowertool"live"and
could give the operator an electric shock.
4. Always be sure you have a rm footing. Be 
sure no one is below when using the tool in 
high locations.
5. Hold the tool rmly.
6. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
7. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool 
only when hand-held.
8. Do not touch the drill bit or the workpiece 
immediately after operation; they may be 
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
9. Some material contains chemicals which may 
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier 
safety data.
10. If the drill bit cannot be loosened even you 
open the jaws, use pliers to pull it out. In such a 
case,pullingoutthedrillbitbyhandmayresultin
injurybyitssharpedge.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity 
with product (gained from repeated use) replace 
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject 
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety 
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause 
serious personal injury.
Important safety instructions for 
battery cartridge
1. 
Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery 
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively 
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may 
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns 
and even an explosion.
4. 
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out 
with clear water and seek medical attention right 
away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as 
nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water 
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current 
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a 
breakdown.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in 
locations where the temperature may reach or 
exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if 
it is severely damaged or is completely worn 
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. 
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to 
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. 
Forcommercialtransportse.g.bythirdparties,
forwarding agents, special requirement on pack-
agingandlabelingmustbeobserved. 
Forpreparationoftheitembeingshipped,consult-
ing an expert for hazardous material is required. 
Pleasealsoobservepossiblymoredetailed
national regulations. 
Tapeormaskoffopencontactsandpackupthe
batteryinsuchamannerthatitcannotmove
around in the packaging.
11. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove 
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe 
place. Follow your local regulations relating to 
disposal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products 
specied by Makita.Installingthebatteriesto
non-compliantproductsmayresultinare,exces-
sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time, 
the battery must be removed from the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries. 
Useofnon-genuineMakitabatteries,orbatteriesthat
havebeenaltered,mayresultinthebatterybursting
causingres,personalinjuryanddamage.Itwill
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and 
charger.