1 Start upMakita SK104enGBFIEPNLDKSNFINJCNROKPLHRHRUSCZGRLTLVESTSLOSKMTRUser ManualEnglishBefore using the product for the firsttime, please read carefully throughthe Safety Instructions and the UserManual. The person responsible forthe instrument must ensure that all users understandthese directions and adhere to them.ContentsStart up ..................................................................... 1Operation ................................................................. 2Care and advice on operation............................ 8Transport.................................................................. 8Technical data SK104 ........................................... 9Safety instructions .............................................. 10Start upInserting / replacing batteriesPull the battery cover outwards to unlock the batterycompartment. Open the battery compartment cover andinsert the batteries, observing the correct polarity. Thenpress the battery compartment cover back down until itengages.• Insert the batteries observing the correct polarity• Use alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries only• Remove the batteries if the instrument is not to beused for a long period of time (to prevent corrosion)