Speed Change - Makita BHP444 Instruction Manual

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
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CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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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
trigger.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
A
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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
counterclockwise 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
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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.
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1. Reversing
switch lever
B
When not operating the tool, always set the
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reversing switch lever to the neutral position.

Speed change

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To change the speed, first switch off the tool and then
slide the speed change lever to the "2" side for high
speed or, "1" side for low speed. Be sure that the speed
change lever is set to the correct position before
operation. Use the right speed for your job.
CAUTION:
Always set the speed change lever fully to the
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correct position. If you operate the tool with the
speed change lever positioned halfway between
the "1" side and , "2" side, the tool may be
damaged.
Do not use the speed change lever while the tool is
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running. The tool may be damaged.
Selecting the action mode
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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
For rotation with clutch, slide the lever so that the it
points toward the
NOTE:
When changing the position from "
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may be a little difficult to slide the mode change
lever. At this time, switch on and run the tool for a
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1. Speed change
lever
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1. Action mode
change lever
mark on the tool body.
mark on the tool body.
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