Makita M8701 Instruction Manual page 6

Side grip (auxiliary handle)
CAUTION:
Always use the side grip to ensure
safe operation.
CAUTION:
After installing or adjusting the
side grip, make sure that the side grip is firmly
secured.
Install the side grip so that the protrusions on the grip fit
in between the grooves on the tool barrel. Then tighten
the thumb screw clockwise to fix the grip at the desired
position.
The side grip can be swung 360° so as to be secured at
any position.
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► 1 . Side grip 2. Thumb screw 3. Tighten 4. Loosen
Grease
Coat the shank end of the drill bit/chisel beforehand with
a small amount of grease (about 0.5 - 1 g).
This chuck lubrication assures smooth action and lon-
ger service life.
Installing or removing drill bit/chisel
Clean the shank end of the drill bit/chisel and apply
grease before installing the drill bit/chisel.
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► 1 . Shank end of the drill bit/chisel 2. Grease
Insert the drill bit/chisel into the tool. Turn the drill bit/
chisel and push it in until it engages.
After installing the drill bit/chisel, always make sure that
the drill bit/chisel is securely held in place by trying to
pull it out.
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► 1 . Drill bit/chisel
To remove the drill bit/chisel, pull the chuck cover down
all the way and pull the drill bit/chisel out.
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► 1 . Drill bit/chisel 2. Chuck cover
Chisel angle (when chipping,
scaling or demolishing)
The chisel can be secured at the desired angle. To
change the chisel angle, rotate the action mode chang-
ing knob to the O symbol. Turn the chisel to the desired
angle.
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► 1 . Action mode changing knob
Rotate the action mode changing knob to the
bol. Then make sure that the chisel is securely held in
place by turning it slightly.
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