Makita HR008G Instruction Manual page 23

Chipping/Scaling/Demolition
Set the action mode changing knob 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.
► Fig.49
Drilling in wood or metal
CAUTION:
Hold the tool firmly and exert care
when the drill bit begins to break through the
workpiece. There is a tremendous force exerted on
the tool/drill bit at the time of hole break through.
CAUTION:
A stuck drill bit can be removed
simply by setting the reversing switch to reverse
rotation in order to back out. However, the tool
may back out abruptly if you do not hold it firmly.
CAUTION:
Always secure workpieces in a
vise or similar hold-down device.
NOTICE:
Never use "rotation with hammering"
when the drill chuck is installed on the tool. The
drill chuck may be damaged.
Also, the drill chuck will come off when reversing the
tool.
NOTICE:
Pressing excessively on the tool will
not speed up the drilling. In fact, this excessive
pressure will only serve to damage the tip of your drill
bit, decrease the tool performance and shorten the
service life of the tool.
Set the action mode changing knob to the
For model HR008G
Optional accessory
Attach the chuck adapter to a keyless drill chuck to
which 1/2"-20 size screw can be installed, and then
install them to the tool. For details on how to install
the adapter into the chuck, refer to the instructions on
installing drill bit.
► Fig.50: 1. Keyless drill chuck 2. Chuck adapter
For model HR009G
Use the quick change drill chuck as standard equip-
ment. For details on how to install the quick change drill
chuck, refer to the instructions on changing the quick
change chuck for SDS-plus.
Hold the ring and turn the sleeve counterclockwise to
open the chuck jaws. Place a drill bit in the chuck as
far as it will go. Hold the ring firmly and turn the sleeve
clockwise to tighten the chuck.
► Fig.51: 1. Sleeve 2. Ring
To remove the drill bit, hold the ring and turn the sleeve
counterclockwise.
Diamond core drilling
NOTICE:
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operations using "rotation with hammering"
action, the diamond core bit may be damaged.
When performing diamond core drilling opera-
tions, always set the action mode changing knob to
the position to use "rotation only" action.
Blow-out bulb
Optional accessory
After drilling the hole, use the blow-out bulb to clean the
dust out of the hole.
► Fig.52
Using dust cup set
Optional accessory
Fit the dust cup set against the ceiling when operating
the tool.
► Fig.53
NOTICE:
ing in metal or similar. It may damage the dust
cup set due to the heat produced by small metal
dust or similar.
NOTICE:
set with the drill bit installed in the tool. It may
damage the dust cup set and cause dust leak.
WIRELESS ACTIVATION
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FUNCTION
What you can do with the wireless
activation function
The wireless activation function enables clean and com-
fortable operation. By connecting a supported vacuum
cleaner to the tool, you can run the vacuum cleaner
automatically along with the switch operation of the tool.
► Fig.54
To use the wireless activation function, prepare follow-
ing items:
• A wireless unit (optional accessory)
• A vacuum cleaner which supports the wireless
activation function
The overview of the wireless activation function
setting is as follows. Refer to each section for detail
procedures.
1. Installing the wireless unit
2. Tool registration for the vacuum cleaner
3. Starting the wireless activation function
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If performing diamond core drilling
Do not use the dust cup set when drill-
Do not install or remove the dust cup