Makita BHP441 Instruction Manual page 8

• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in
place with a little click. If you can see the red part on
the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
Insert it fully until the red part cannot be seen. If not, it
may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge. If
the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Switch action (Fig. 2)
CAUTION:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speed
is increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
Lighting up the front lamp (Fig. 3)
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The lamp goes out 10 -15 seconds after releasing the trig-
ger.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be
careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower
the illumination.
Reversing switch action (Fig. 4)
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of
rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the "A"
side for clockwise rotation or from the "B" side for counter-
clockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,
the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
CAUTION:
• Always check the direction of rotation before operation.
• Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes to a
complete stop. Changing the direction of rotation
before the tool stops may damage the tool.
• When not operating the tool, always set the reversing
switch lever to the neutral position.
Speed change (Fig. 5)
This tool has a three-gear speed change lever. To change
the speed, first switch off the tool and then slide the speed
change lever to the "1" position for low speed, "2" position
for medium speed or "3" position for high speed. Be sure
that the speed change lever is set to the correct position
before operation. Use the right speed for your job.
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NOTE:
• When changing the position from "1" to "3" or from "3"
to "1", it may be a little difficult to slide the speed
change lever. At this time, switch on and run the tool for
a second at the "2" position, then stop the tool and slide
to your desired position.
CAUTION:
• Always set the speed change lever fully to the correct
position. If you operate the tool with the speed change
lever positioned halfway between the "1" position, "2"
position and "3" position, the tool may be damaged.
• Do not use the speed change lever while the tool is
running. The tool may be damaged.
Selecting the action mode (Fig. 6)
This tool employs an action mode change lever. Select
one of the three modes suitable for your work needs by
using this lever.
For rotation only, slide the lever so that it points toward the
mark on the tool body.
For rotation with hammering, slide the lever so that it
points toward the mark on the tool body.
For rotation with clutch, slide the lever so that the it points
toward the mark on the tool body.
NOTE:
• When changing the position from " " to " ", it may be
a little difficult to slide the mode change lever. At this
time, switch on and run the tool for a second at the " "
position, then stop the tool and slide to your desired
position.
CAUTION:
• Always set the lever correctly to your desired mode
mark. If you operate the tool with the lever positioned
halfway between the mode marks, the tool may be
damaged.
Adjusting the fastening torque (Fig. 7)
The fastening torque can be adjusted in 16 steps by turn-
ing the adjusting ring so that its graduations are aligned
with the arrow on the tool body. The fastening torque is
minimum when the number 1 is aligned with the arrow,
and maximum when the number 16 is aligned with the
arrow.
Before actual operation, drive a trial screw into your mate-
rial or a piece of duplicate material to determine which
torque level is required for a particular application.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work
on the tool.
Installing side grip (auxiliary handle)
(Fig. 8)
Always use the side grip to ensure operating safety.