Makita BHR261 Instruction Manual

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7To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Toolspeed is increased by increasing pressure on the switchtrigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.Lighting up the lampFig.3CAUTION:• Do not look in the light or see the source of lightdirectly.Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lampkeeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.The light automatically goes out 10 - 15 seconds afterthe switch trigger is released.NOTE:• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it maylower the illumination.• Do not use thinner or gasoline to clean the lamp.Such solvents may damage it.Reversing switch actionFig.4This tool has a reversing switch to change the directionof rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the Aside for clockwise rotation or from the B side forcounterclockwise rotation.When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,the switch trigger cannot be pulled.CAUTION:• Always check the direction of rotation beforeoperation.• Use the reversing switch only after the tool comesto a complete stop. Changing the direction ofrotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.• When not operating the tool, always set thereversing switch lever to the neutral position.Changing the quick change chuck forSDS-plusFor model BHR261TThe quick change chuck for SDS-plus can be easilyexchanged for the quick change drill chuck.Removing the quick change chuck for SDS-plusFig.5CAUTION:• Before removing the quick change chuck forSDS-plus, always remove the bit.Grasp the change cover of the quick change chuck forSDS-plus and turn in the direction of the arrow until thechange cover line moves from the symbol to thesymbol. Pull forcefully in the direction of the arrow.Attaching the quick change drill chuckFig.6Check the line of the quick change drill chuck shows thesymbol. Grasp the change cover of the quick changedrill chuck and set the line to the symbol.Place the quick change drill chuck on the spindle of thetool.Grasp the change cover of the quick change drill chuckand turn the change cover line to the symbol until aclick can clearly be heard.Selecting the action modeRotation with hammeringFig.7For drilling in concrete, masonry, etc., depress the lockbutton and rotate the action mode changing knob to thesymbol. Use a tungsten-carbide tipped bit.Rotation onlyFig.8For drilling in wood, metal or plastic materials, depressthe lock button and rotate the action mode changingknob to the symbol. Use a twist drill bit or wood bit.Hammering onlyFig.9For chipping, scaling or demolition operations, depressthe lock button and rotate the action mode changingknob to the symbol. Use a bull point, cold chisel,scaling chisel, etc.CAUTION:• Do not rotate the action mode changing knob whenthe tool is running. The tool will be damaged.• To avoid rapid wear on the mode changemechanism, be sure that the action modechanging knob is always positively located in oneof the three action mode positions.Torque limiterThe torque limiter will actuate when a certain torquelevel is reached. The motor will disengage from theoutput shaft. When this happens, the bit will stop turning.CAUTION:• As soon as the torque limiter actuates, switch offthe tool immediately. This will help preventpremature wear of the tool.• Hole saws cannot be used with this tool. They tendto pinch or catch easily in the hole. This will causethe torque limiter to actuate too frequently.ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before carrying outany work on the tool.Side grip (auxiliary handle)Fig.10CAUTION:• Always use the side grip to ensure operatingsafety.