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CORDLESS ROTARY HAMMER 
SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Wear ear protectors.Exposuretonoisecan
cause hearing loss.
2. Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the 
tool.Lossofcontrolcancausepersonalinjury.
3. 
Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, when performing an operation where the 
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. 
Cuttingaccessorycontactinga"live"wiremay
makeexposedmetalpartsofthepowertool"live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
4. Wear a hard hat (safety helmet), safety glasses 
and/or face shield. Ordinary eye or sun glasses 
are NOT safety glasses. It is also highly recom-
mended that you wear a dust mask and thickly 
padded gloves.
5. Be sure the bit is secured in place before 
operation.
6. Under normal operation, the tool is designed 
to produce vibration. The screws can come 
loose easily, causing a breakdown or accident. 
Check tightness of screws carefully before 
operation.
7. In cold weather or when the tool has not been 
used for a long time, let the tool warm up for 
a while by operating it under no load. This 
will loosen up the lubrication. Without proper 
warm-up, hammering operation is difcult.
8. Always be sure you have a rm footing. Be 
sure no one is below when using the tool in 
high locations.
9. Hold the tool rmly with both hands.
10. Keep hands away from moving parts.
11. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool 
only when hand-held.
12. Do not point the tool at any one in the area 
when operating. The bit could y out and 
injure someone seriously.
13. 
Do not touch the bit, parts close to the bit, or 
workpiece immediately after operation; they 
may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
14. Some material contains chemicals which may 
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier 
safety data.
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. 
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, 
forwardingagents,specialrequirementonpack-
aging and labeling must be observed. 
Forpreparationoftheitembeingshipped,consult-
inganexpertforhazardousmaterialisrequired.
Please also observe possibly more detailed 
national regulations. 
Tapeormaskoffopencontactsandpackupthe
battery in such a manner that it cannot move 
around in the packaging.
11. Follow your local regulations relating to dis-
posal of battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: 
Only use genuine Makita batteries. 
Useofnon-genuineMakitabatteries,orbatteriesthat
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting 
causingres,personalinjuryanddamage.Itwillalso
voidtheMakitawarrantyfortheMakitatoolandcharger.
Tips for maintaining maximum 
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely 
discharged. Always stop tool operation and 
charge the battery cartridge when you notice 
less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery 
service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let 
a hot battery cartridge cool down before 
charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use 
it for a long period (more than six months).