Functional Description; Indicator Lamp; Power Supply - Makita HM1512 Instruction Manual

13. Do not touch the bit, parts close to the bit, or
workpiece immediately after operation; they
may be extremely hot and could burn your
skin.
14. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
15. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
16. Before operation, make sure that there is no
buried object such as electric pipe, water pipe
or gas pipe in the working area. Otherwise, the
bit may touch them, resulting an electric shock,
electrical leakage or gas leak.
17. Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
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.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
volts
amperes
hertz
alternating current
Class II Construction
number of blow per minute

Power supply

The tool should be connected only to a power supply of
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and
can only be operated on single-phase AC supply.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always
check to see that the switch lever actuates prop-
erly and returns to the "OFF" position.
CAUTION:
Switch can be locked in "ON" posi-
tion for ease of operator comfort during extended
use. Apply 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.
ON
► 1 . Switch lever

Indicator lamp

The power-ON indicator lamp lights up in green when
the tool is plugged.
If the indicator lamp does not light up, the mains cord or
the controller may be malfunction.
The indicator lamp lights up but the tool does not start
even if the tool is switched on, the carbon brushes may
be worn out, or the controller, the motor or the switch
may be malfunction.
The service indicator lamp flickers up in red when the
carbon brushes are nearly worn out to indicate that the
tool needs servicing.
After approx. 8 hours of use, the motor will automati-
cally be shut off.
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OFF
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