Makita DHR242 Instruction Manual page 7

When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,
the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of rotation before
•
operation.
Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
•
to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.
When not operating the tool, always set the
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reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
Changing the quick change chuck for
SDS-plus
For model DHR243
The quick change chuck for SDS-plus can be easily
exchanged for the quick change drill chuck.
Removing the quick change chuck for SDS-plus
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CAUTION:
Before removing the quick change chuck for
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SDS-plus, always remove the bit.
Grasp the change cover of the quick change chuck for
SDS-plus and turn in the direction of the arrow until the
change cover line moves from the
symbol. Pull forcefully in the direction of the arrow.
Attaching the quick change drill chuck
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2
4
3
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Check the line of the quick change drill chuck shows the
symbol. Grasp the change cover of the quick change
drill chuck and set the line to the
Place the quick change drill chuck on the spindle of the
tool.
Grasp the change cover of the quick change drill chuck
and turn the change cover line to the
click can clearly be heard.
1. Quick change
chuck for
SDS-plus
2. Change cover
line
3. Change cover
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symbol to the
1. Spindle
2. Quick change
drill chuck
3. Change cover
4. Change cover
line
symbol.
symbol until a
Selecting the action mode
Rotation with hammering
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2
3
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For drilling in concrete, masonry, etc., depress the lock
button and rotate the action mode changing knob to the
symbol. Use a tungsten-carbide tipped bit.
Rotation only
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For drilling in wood, metal or plastic materials, depress
the lock button and rotate the action mode changing
knob to the symbol. Use a twist drill bit or wood bit.
Hammering only
1
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For chipping, scaling or demolition operations, depress
the lock button and rotate the action mode changing
knob to the symbol. Use a bull point, cold chisel,
scaling chisel, etc.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate the action mode changing knob when
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the tool is running. The tool will be damaged.
To avoid rapid wear on the mode change
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mechanism, be sure that the action mode changing
knob is always positively located in one of the three
action mode positions.
When changing from the
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symbol mode, the action mode changing knob
may no longer move in the
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1. Rotation with
hammering
2. Lock button
3. Action mode
changing knob
1. Rotation only
1. Hammering only
symbol mode to the
symbol position. At