Operation - Makita HR3540C Instruction Manual

The bit can be secured at 24 different angles. To change
the bit angle, depress the lock button and rotate the
change lever so that the pointer points to the
Turn the bit to the desired angle.
Depress the lock button and rotate the change lever so
that the pointer points to the
that the bit is securely held in place by turning it slightly.
Depth gauge
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The depth gauge is convenient for drilling holes of
uniform depth. Loosen the clamp screw and adjust the
depth gauge to the desired depth. After adjusting,
tighten the clamp screw firmly.
NOTE:
The depth gauge cannot be used at the position
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where the depth gauge strikes against the gear
housing/motor housing.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Always use the side grip (auxiliary handle) and
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firmly hold the tool by both side grip and switch
handle during operations.
Hammer drilling operation
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Set the change lever to the
Position the bit at the desired location for the hole, then
pull the switch trigger. Do not force the tool. Light
pressure gives best results. Keep the tool in position and
prevent it from slipping away from the hole.
Do not apply more pressure when the hole becomes
symbol.
symbol. Then make sure
1. Depth gauge
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2. Clamp screw
symbol.
clogged with chips or particles. Instead, run the tool at
an idle, then remove the bit partially from the hole. By
repeating this several times, the hole will be cleaned out
and normal drilling may be resumed.
CAUTION:
When the bit begins to break through concrete or if
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the bit strikes reinforcing rods embedded in
concrete, the tool may react dangerously. Maintain
good balance and safe footing while holding the
tool firmly with both hands to prevent dangerous
reaction.
Blow-out bulb (optional accessory)
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After drilling the hole, use the blow-out bulb to clean the
dust out of the hole.
Chipping/Scaling/Demolition
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Set the change lever to the
Hold the tool firmly with both hands. Turn the tool on and
apply slight pressure on the tool so that the tool will not
bounce around, uncontrolled. Pressing very hard on the
tool will not increase the efficiency.
Drilling in wood or metal
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1. Blow-out bulb
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symbol.