Makita DHR400 Instruction Manual page 14

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.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool,
depress the trigger-lock button from
lock the switch trigger in the OFF position.
► Fig.3: 1. Switch trigger 2. Trigger-lock button
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled,
the trigger-lock button is provided. To start the tool,
depress the trigger-lock button from A side and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. After
use, press in the trigger-lock button from B side.
Speed change
The revolutions and blows per minute can be adjusted
by turning the adjusting dial. The dial is marked 1 (low-
est speed) to 5 (full speed).
► Fig.4: 1. Adjusting dial
Refer to the table below for the relationship between the
number on the adjusting dial and the revolutions and
blows per minute.
Number Revolutions per
5
4
3
2
1
CAUTION:
Do not turn the adjusting dial when
the tool is running. Failure to do so may result in
the loss of control of the tool and cause an injury.
NOTICE:
If the tool is operated continuously at
low speed for a long time, the motor will get over-
loaded, resulting in tool malfunction.
NOTICE:
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.
NOTE: Soft no-load rotation function
When the speed adjusting dial is set to "3" or higher,
the tool automatically reduces the speed at no-load to
reduce the vibration under no-load. Once operation
starts with a bit against concrete, blows per minute
increase and reach 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.
side to
Blows per minute
minute
500 2,900
470 2,700
380 2,150
290 1,650
250 1,450
Lighting up the front lamp
► Fig.5: 1. Lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The lamp goes out approximately 10 seconds after
releasing the switch trigger.
CAUTION:
If the lamp goes off after blinking
for a few seconds, the active feedback sensing
technology or the soft no-load rotation function
is not working properly. Ask your local Makita
Service Center for repair.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Selecting the action mode
NOTICE:
Do not rotate the action mode chang-
ing knob when the tool is running. The tool will be
damaged.
NOTICE:
To avoid rapid wear on the mode
change mechanism, be sure that the action mode
changing knob is always positively located in one
of the three action mode positions.
Rotation with hammering
For drilling in concrete, masonry, etc., rotate the action
mode changing knob to the
bide-tipped drill bit.
► Fig.6: 1. Action mode changing knob 2. Pointer
Hammering only
For chipping, scaling or demolition operations, rotate
the action mode changing knob to the
bull point, cold chisel, scaling chisel, etc.
► Fig.7: 1. Pointer 2. Action mode changing knob
Torque limiter
NOTICE:
As soon as the torque limiter actuates,
switch off the tool immediately. This will help pre-
vent premature wear of the tool.
NOTICE:
Drill bits such as hole saw, which tend
to pinch or catch easily in the hole, are not appro-
priate for this tool. This is because they will cause
the torque limiter to actuate too frequently.
The torque limiter will actuate when a certain torque
level is reached. The motor will disengage from the
output shaft. When this happens, the drill bit will stop
turning.
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