Switch Action - Makita Hp003G Instruction Manual

Switch action

CAUTION:
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.
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.
► Fig.3: 1. Switch trigger
NOTE: The tool automatically stops if you keep pull-
ing the switch trigger for about 6 minutes.
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look into the light or look
directly at the light source.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the front lamp. The
front lamp keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is
being pulled. The front lamp goes out approximately 10
seconds after releasing the switch trigger.
► Fig.4: 1. Switch trigger 2. Front lamp
Light mode
Long-press the button
In light mode, the front lamp remains lit for 1 hour.
The front lamp automatically turns off after 1 hour. To turn
the front lamp manually, press and hold the button
► Fig.5: 1. Button
NOTE: When the tool is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the front lamp starts flashing. In this
case, release the switch trigger. The front lamp turns
off in one minute.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the front lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of
the front lamp, or it may lower the illumination.
NOTE: The front lamp is brighter in light mode than
during normal operation.
Reversing switch action
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.
► Fig.6: 1. Reversing switch lever
to activate light mode.
2. Front lamp
Speed change
CAUTION:
fully to the correct position. If you operate the tool
with the speed change lever positioned in between
"1" and "2" or "2" and "3", the tool may be damaged.
CAUTION:
while the tool is running. The tool may be damaged.
This tool has a speed change lever. To change the
speed, first switch off the tool and then slide the speed
change lever to the "1" position for low speed, "2" posi-
tion for medium speed or "3" position for high speed. Be
sure that the speed change lever is set to the correct
position before operation. Select the appropriate speed
for your application.
If the tool speed decreases significantly during opera-
tion at high or medium speed, switch the speed change
lever one speed lower and restart the operation.
Displayed
Number
1
2
3
► Fig.7: 1. Speed change lever
NOTE: If the speed change lever is difficult to slide,
.
return the speed change lever to its previous position,
briefly pull the switch trigger, and then slide the speed
change lever again.
Selecting the action mode
NOTICE:
Always set the ring correctly to your
desired mode mark. If you operate the tool with the
ring positioned halfway between the mode marks, the
tool may be damaged.
NOTICE:
Do not change the action mode while
rotating.
This tool has three action modes.
• Drilling mode (rotation only)
• Hammer drilling mode (rotation with
hammering)
• Screwdriving mode (rotation with clutch)
Select one mode suitable for your work. Turn the
action mode changing ring and align the mark that you
selected with the arrow on the tool body.
► Fig.8: 1. Action mode changing ring 2. Mark
3. Arrow
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Always set the speed change lever
Do not use the speed change lever
Speed Torque
Low High Heavy loading
Medium Medium Medium loading
High Low
Applicable
operation
operation
operation
Light loading
operation