Operation - Makita HR2300 Instruction Manual

Bit grease
Coat the bit shank head beforehand with a small
amount of bit grease (about 0.5 - 1 g).
This chuck lubrication assures smooth action and longer
service life.
Installing or removing the bit
Fig.11
Clean the bit shank and apply bit grease before
installing the bit.
Fig.12
Insert the bit into the tool. Turn the bit and push it in until
it engages.
After installing, always make sure that the bit is securely
held in place by trying to pull it out.
To remove the bit, pull the chuck cover down all the way
and pull the bit out.
Fig.13
Bit angle (when chipping, scaling or
demolishing)
For Models HR2310T, HR2610, HR2610T, HR2611F,
HR2611FT
Fig.14
The bit can be secured at the desired angle. To change
the bit angle, rotate the action mode changing knob to
the O symbol. Turn the bit to the desired angle.
Rotate the action mode changing knob to the
Then make sure that the bit is securely held in place by
turning it slightly.
Fig.15
Depth gauge
The depth gauge is convenient for drilling holes of
uniform depth.
Fig.16
Press the lock button on the grip base in the direction of
arrow shown in the figure and with the lock button being
pressed insert the depth gauge into the hex. hole in the
grip base.
Fig.17
At this time, the depth gauge needs to be inserted so
that its toothed side is directed to the toothed side of
hex hole marking on the grip base as shown in the
figure.
Fig.18
Adjust the depth gauge to the desired depth by moving
it back and forth while pressing the lock button. After the
adjustment, release the lock button to lock the depth
gauge.
Fig.19
NOTE:
Inserting the depth gauge with its toothed side not
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directed to the toothed side of hex hole marking on
the grip base as shown in the figure does not allow
the depth gauge to be locked.
Dust cup
Fig.20
Use the dust cup to prevent dust from falling over the
tool and on yourself when performing overhead drilling
operations. Attach the dust cup to the bit as shown in
the figure. The size of bits which the dust cup can be
attached to is as follows.
Dust cup 5
Dust cup 9
006406
There is another type of dust cup (accessory) which
helps you prevent dust from falling over the tool and on
yourself when performing overhead drilling operations.
Installing or removing the dust cup
Fig.21
Before installing the dust cup, remove the bit from the
tool if installed on the tool. Install the dust cup
(accessory) on the tool so that the
dust cup is aligned with the grooves in the tool.
Fig.22
To remove the dust cup, pull the chuck cover in the
direction as shown in the figure and with the chuck
cover pulled take the bit out of the tool.
Fig.23
symbol.
And then grab the attachment at the foot of dust cup
and take it out.
Fig.24
Fig.25
Fig.26
NOTE:
When installing or removing the dust cup, the cap
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may come off the dust cup. At that time, proceed
as follows. Remove the bellows from the
attachment and fit the cap from the side shown in
the figure with its carved side facing upward so
that the groove in the cap fits in the inside
periphery of the attachment. Finally, mount the
bellows that has been removed.
Fig.27
NOTE:
If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your hammer,
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cleaner operations can be performed. Dust cap
needs to be removed from the dust cup before the
connection.

OPERATION

Always use the side grip (auxiliary handle) and firmly
hold the tool by both side grip and switch handle during
operations.
10
Bit diameter
6 mm - 14.5 mm
12 mm - 16 mm
symbol on the