Functional Description; Operation - Makita M8101K Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Switch action
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
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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. For continuous
operation, pull the switch trigger, push in the lock button
and then release the switch trigger. To stop the tool from
the locked position, pull the switch trigger fully, then
release it.
Reversing switch action
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B
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This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of
rotation. Move the reversing switch lever to the
position (A side) for clockwise rotation or to the
position (B side) for counterclockwise rotation.
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of rotation before
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operation.

Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
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to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.
Selecting the action mode
1. Switch trigger
2. Lock button
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This tool has an action mode change lever. For rotation
with hammering, slide the action mode change lever to
the right (
mode change lever to the left (
OPERATION
1. Reversing
switch lever
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Always hold the tool only by the handle when performing
an operation. Do not touch the metal part.
Hammer drilling operation
When drilling in concrete, granite, tile, etc., slide the action
mode change lever to the position of
"rotation with hammering" action. Be sure to use a
tungsten-carbide tipped bit. Do not apply more pressure when
the hole becomes clogged with chips or particles. Instead, run
the tool at an idle, then remove the bit partially from the hole.
By repeating this several times, the hole will be cleaned out.
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symbol). For rotation only, slide the action
CAUTION:
Always slide the action mode change lever all the
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way to your desired mode position. If you operate
the tool with the lever positioned halfway between
the mode symbols, the tool may be damaged.
CAUTION:
There is tremendous and sudden twisting force
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exerted on the tool/bit at the time of hole
break-through, when the hole becomes clogged
with chips and particles, or when striking reinforcing
rods embedded in the concrete. Always use the
side grip (auxiliary handle) and firmly hold the tool
by both side grip and switch handle during
operations. Failure to do so may result in the loss of
control of the toll and potentially serve injury.
1. Action mode
changing lever
symbol).
symbol to use