Switch Action; Reversing Switch Action; Electric Brake - Makita BHP442 Instruction Manual

Do not use force when inserting the battery
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cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it
is not being inserted correctly.

Switch action

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CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
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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.

Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger
release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center.
Lighting up the front lamp
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CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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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 10 -15 seconds after releasing the
trigger.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
1. Switch trigger
1. Lamp
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Reversing switch action

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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
counterclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,
the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of rotation before
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operation.
Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
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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.
Speed change
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To change the speed, first switch off the tool and then
slide the speed change lever to the "2" side for high
speed or "1" side for low speed. Be sure that the speed
change lever is set to the correct position before
operation. Use the right speed for your job.
CAUTION:
Always set the speed change lever fully to the
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correct position. If you operate the tool with the
speed change lever positioned halfway between
the "1" side and "2" side, the tool may be
damaged.
Do not use the speed change lever while the tool is
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running. The tool may be damaged.
1. Reversing
switch lever
B
1. Speed change
lever
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