Functional Description - Makita HM0871C Instruction Manual

warm-up, hammering operation is difficult.
8. Always be sure you have a firm footing.
Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
9. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
10. Keep hands away from moving parts.
11. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
12. Do not point the tool at any one in the area
when operating. The bit could fly out and
injure someone seriously.
13. Do not touch the bit or parts close to the bit
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
14. Do not operate
unnecessarily.
15. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product.
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Switch action
OFF
ON
010454
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
•
that the tool is switched off.
Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease of
•
operator comfort during extended use. Apply
the tool at
1. Switch lever
1
caution when locking tool in "ON" position and
maintain firm grasp on tool.
To start the tool, push the switch lever "ON (I)" on the left
side of the tool. To stop the tool, push the switch lever
"OFF (O)" on the right side of the tool.
Speed change
1
no-load
010465
The blows per minute can be adjusted just by turning the
adjusting dial. This can be done even while the tool is
running. The dial is marked 1 (lowest speed) to 5 (full
speed).
Refer to the table below for the relationship between the
number settings on the adjusting dial and the blows per
minute.
Number on adjusting dial
010466
CAUTION:
The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far
•
as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or
the speed adjusting function may no longer work.
For Model HM0871C only
NOTE:
Blows at no load per minute becomes smaller than
•
those on load in order to reduce vibration under no
load, but this does not show trouble. Once
operation starts with a bit against concrete, blows
per minute increase and get to the numbers as
shown in the table. When temperature is low and
there is less fluidity in grease, the tool may not
have this function even with the motor rotating.
5
Blows per minute
5
4
3
2
1
1. Adjusting dial
2,650
2,400
1,750
1,300
1,100