Bit Installation & Removal; Switch Operation - Makita 6012HD Instruction Manual

When
you
charge
a
new battery cartridge or
a
battery cartridge which has not been used
for a long period, it may not accept a full charge. This i s
a
normal condition and does
not indicate a problem. You can recharge the battery cartridge fully after discharging
it almost completely a couple of times.
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If you wish to charge two battery cartridges, allow 15 minutes between chargings on the
fast charger.
Bit installation & removal
CAUTION :
Always set the Forward-Reverse switch lever to NEUTRAL when installing, removing or
adjusting bits or accessories.
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Chuck
When installing a drill bit, notice that
there are three holes in the chuck a t
which you must use the key for tighten-
ing. Insert the chuck key in any of the
3
holes and turn to the l e f t (counterclock-
wise) to release jaws of chuck. Insert the
bit and tighten with chuck key to the
right. Tighten evenly
a t all
three holes in
sequence.
Tigbtten
.After use, re-attach the clip-on chuck key
in the hole for
it
on top of the tool.
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Clip-on chuck key
Switch operation
CAUTION
:
When releasing the trigger, check to be sure that it springs out to i t s original released posi-
tion.
The tool starts when the trigger is pulled
and
stops
when
it
i s released. To reverse
the rotation, use the reversing switch lever
equipped just above and in front of the
trigger switch. However, when changing the
rotational direction, be sure the trigger
switch is released (OFF) and check the
rotational direction. Keep the reversing
switch lever in the neutral position when-
ever you are not using the tool.
NEUTRAL
Trigger switct