Makita HR008G Instruction Manual page 18

Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes
that could damage the tool and allows the tool to stop
automatically. Take all the following steps to clear the
causes, when the tool has been brought to a temporary
halt or stop in operation.
1. Turn the tool off, and then turn it on again to
restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
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.
► Fig.3: 1. Switch trigger
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Speed change
The revolutions and blows per minute can be changed
by turning the adjusting dial to a given number setting
from 1 to 5. Higher speed is obtained when the dial
is turned in the direction of number 5. Lower speed is
obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of num-
ber 1. A target speed can be obtained when the switch
trigger is fully squeezed.
► Fig.4: 1. Adjusting dial
Refer to the table for the relationship between the num-
ber settings on the adjusting dial and the approximate
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 adjusting dial turns between num-
ber setting 1 and 5. Avoid turning the dial back
and forwards further as it may cause damage to
the tool.
Blows per minute
minute
840 4,500
760 4,070
550 2,950
350 1,880
300 1,610
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 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.
NOTE: When the tool is overheated, the lamp
flashes. In this case, release the switch trigger and
then cool down the tool/battery before operating
again.
NOTE: The front lamp cannot be used while the dust
collection system (optional accessory) is installed in
the tool.
Reversing switch action
► Fig.6: 1. Reversing switch lever
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of
rotation before operation.
CAUTION:
Use the reversing switch only after
the tool comes to a complete stop. Changing the
direction of rotation before the tool stops may dam-
age the tool.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool,
always set the reversing switch lever to the neu-
tral position.
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction
of rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the
A side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for coun-
terclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral posi-
tion, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
Changing the quick change chuck
for SDS-plus
For model HR009G
The quick change chuck for SDS-plus can be easily
exchanged for the quick change drill chuck.
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