Makita HR166D Instruction Manual page 6

Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. If you turn the tool on, the motor runs
again but stops soon. In this case, remove the battery
from the tool and charge the battery.
Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
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1. Switch trigger
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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1. Switch trigger 2. Lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
releasing the switch trigger.
NOTE:
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
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1. Reversing switch lever
CAUTION:
rotation before operation.
CAUTION:
the tool comes to a complete stop. Changing the
direction of rotation before the tool stops may dam-
age the tool.
CAUTION:
always set the reversing switch lever to the neu-
tral position.
of rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the
terclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral posi-
tion, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
Selecting the action mode
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NOTICE:
ing knob when the tool is running.
damaged.
NOTICE:
change mechanism, be sure that the action mode
changing knob is always positively located in one
of the action mode positions.
Rotation with hammering
For drilling in concrete, masonry, etc., rotate the action
mode changing knob to the
bide-tipped drill bit.
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Always check the direction of
Use the reversing switch only after
When not operating the tool,
Do not rotate the action mode chang-
To avoid rapid wear on the mode
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