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Cordless Percussion- Driver Drill Equipped with Electric Brake MODEL BHP460 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SPECIFICATIONS Model BHP460 Concrete 16 mm (5/8”) Steel 13 mm (1/2”) Capacities Wood 38 mm (1-1/2”) Wood screw 10 mm x 90 mm (3/8” x 3-1/2”) Machine screw 6 mm (1/4”) High 0 - 1,500/min. No load speed (RPM) 0 - 460/min.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area 9. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. key that is left attached to a rotating part of Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci- the tool may result in personal injury.
18. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting one tool may create a risk of injury when tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained used on another tool. tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely to SERVICE bind and are easier to control. 21.
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8. An extension cord should not be used 3. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge unless absolutely necessary. Use of only MAKITA rechargeable batteries improper extension cord could result in a marked on the charger label. Other types risk of fire and electric shock.
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12. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug 15. If operating time has become excessively charger from outlet before attempting any shorter, stop operating immediately. It maintenance or cleaning. Turning off con- may result in a risk of overheating, possi- trols will not reduce this risk.
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SYMBOLS The following show the symbols used for the charger. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use... Ready to charge ...Delay charge (Cooling) ..... Charging ..Defective battery ..... Charging complete ..Conditioning ...Cooling abnormality...
FUNCTIONAL CAUTION: DESCRIPTION • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge 002403 • Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of the battery cartridge.
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6. After charging, unplug the charger from the power source. NOTE: • The battery charger is for charging Makita battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer’s batteries. • When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used for a long period of time, it may not accept a full charge.
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• The cooling system is in order although no sound of cooling fan comes out, if the yellow warning light will not flash. • Always keep clean the vent on charger and battery for cooling. • The products should be sent to repair or maintenance, if the yellow warning light will frequently flash.
Electric brake This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool consis- tently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center. Reversing switch action 002409 This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of rotation.
CAUTION: • Always set the speed change lever fully to the correct position. If you operate the tool with the speed change lever positioned halfway between the “I” side and “II” side, the tool may be damaged. • Do not use the speed change lever while the tool is running.
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Installing side grip (auxiliary handle) 002427 Always use the side grip to ensure operating safety. Install the side grip so that the teeth on the grip fit in between the protrusions on the tool barrel. Then tighten the grip by turning clockwise at the desired position.
OPERATION CAUTION: • Always insert the battery cartridge all the way until it locks in place. If you can see the red part on the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely. Insert it fully until the red part cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you.
Screwdriving operation 002450 First, turn the action mode changing ring so that the arrow on the tool body points to the marking. Adjust the adjusting ring to the proper torque level for your work. Then proceed as follows. Place the point of the driver bit in the screw head and apply pressure to the tool.
• A stuck bit can be removed simply by setting the reversing switch to reverse rotation in order to back out. However, the tool may back out abruptly if you do not hold it firmly. • Always secure small workpieces in a vise or similar hold- down device.
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1 minute. Then check the tool while running and elec- tric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger. If elec- tric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita service 1. Brush holder cap center for repair.
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First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U.S.A., Inc. 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold...
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Design Repair Service Industrial Maintenance Features Durability Home Maintenance Size Power Hobby Price Other ( Other ( Makita Brand 5. Any comments: DATE PURCHASED MODEL NO. MONTH YEAR SERIAL NO. STATUS INTL. LAST NAME / COMPANY NAME Married Single STREET ADRESS...
Date Purchased When you need service: Send complete tool (prepaid) to one Dealer’s Name & Address of the Makita Factory Service Centers listed, or to an Authorized Makita Service Center. Be sure to attach a letter to the outside of Model No.
MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.