Makita HR008G Instruction Manual page 18

Installing the quick change drill
chuck
Check the line of the quick change drill chuck shows
the symbol. Grasp the change cover of the quick
change drill chuck and set the line to the
Place the quick change drill chuck on the spindle of the
tool. Grasp the change cover of the quick change drill
chuck and turn the change cover line to the
until a click can clearly be heard.
► Fig.8: 1. Quick change drill chuck 2. Spindle
3. Change cover line 4. Change cover
Selecting the action mode
NOTICE:
Do not rotate the action mode chang-
ing knob when the tool is running. The tool will be
damaged.
NOTICE:
To avoid rapid wear on the mode
change mechanism, be sure that the action mode
changing knob is always positively located in one
of the three action mode positions.
Rotation with hammering
For drilling in concrete, masonry, etc., rotate the action
mode changing knob to the
carbide tipped bit (optional accessory).
► Fig.9: 1. Rotation with hammering 2. Action mode
changing knob
Rotation only
For drilling in wood, metal or plastic materials, rotate
the action mode changing knob to the
twist drill bit or wood drill bit.
► Fig.10: 1. Rotation only
Hammering only
For chipping, scaling or demolition operations, rotate
the action mode changing knob to the
bull point, cold chisel, scaling chisel, etc.
► Fig.11: 1. Hammering only
Air duct
CAUTION:
Do not put your finger into the air
duct or do not insert any other object into the air
duct. Otherwise you may get injured or the tool may
get damaged.
The air duct is designed to improve the suction perfor-
mance of the dust collection system. For details on how
to install the dust collection system, refer to the instruc-
tions on installing the dust collection system.
► Fig.12: 1. Air duct
symbol.
symbol
symbol. Use a tungsten
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Hook
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Always remove the battery when
hanging the tool with the hook.
CAUTION:
Never hook the tool at high loca-
tion or on potentially unstable surface.
The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool.
Before installing the hook, remove the rubber cap from
the screw holes in the mounting bracket. Insert the plate
washers under the bracket, and then tighten the hook
with screws in place.
► Fig.13: 1. Rubber cap 2. Mounting bracket 3. Plate
washers 4. Hook 5. Screws
For use, lift up the arm of the hook until it snaps into the
open position.
When not in use, be sure that the hook is folded back in
the closed position.
► Fig.14: 1. Hook 2. Open position 3. Closed position
► Fig.15
Connecting lanyard (tether strap) to
the hook
CAUTION:
Do not use damaged hook and
screws. Before use, always check for damages,
cracks or deformations, and make sure that the
screws are tightened.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the hook is
securely installed with the screws.
CAUTION:
Do not install or remove any
accessory while hanging the tool. The tool may fall
if the screws are not tightened.
CAUTION:
Always use a locking carabiner
(multi-action and screw gate type) and be sure
to attach the lanyard (tether strap) to the double
looped portion of the hook. Improper attachment
may cause tool drop from the hook and result in
personal injury.
The hook is also used for connecting the lanyard (tether
strap). Be sure to connect the lanyard (tether strap) to
the double looped portion of the hook.
► Fig.16: 1. Double looped portion of the hook
2. Lanyard (tether strap) 3. Locking cara-
biner (multi-action and screw gate type)
Safety warnings about connecting
lanyard (tether strap) to the hook
Safety warnings specific for use at height
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
serious injury.
Always keep the tool tethered when working
1.
"at height". Maximum lanyard length is 2 m.
The maximum permissible fall height for lan-
yard (tether strap) must not exceed 2 m.
Use only with lanyards appropriate for this tool
2.
type and rated for at least 10 kg.