Makita 8401 Drill User Manual


 
Installing
side
grip (auxiliary handle)
The side grip
is
an important means of maintaining good control of this hammer drill
during use in the even bit or accessory jams, causing the tool
twist
from your hand with
the potential to cause injury. Loosen the wing nut on the side grip and install the side grip
on the tool. The side grip swings around to either side, allowing easy handling of the tool
in any position. Swing the side grip to the desired position and then tighten the wing nut
to secure the side grip.
Installing
or removing drill bit
CAUTION
:
Always be sure that the tool
is
switched off and unplugged before installing or removing
the bit.
To install the bit, place
it
in the chuck
as
far
as
it
will go. Tighten the chuck by hand.
Place
the chuck key in each of the three
holes and tighten clockwise. Be sure to
tighten
all
three chuck holes evenly.
To remove the bit, turn the chuck key
counterclockwise in just one hole, then
loosen the chuck by hand.
After using the chuck key, be sure to return
it
to the original position.
Depth
gauge
The depth gauge
is
convenient
for
drilling
holes of uniform depth. Loosen the wing
bolt and adjust the depth gauge to the de-
sired depth. After adjusting, tighten the
wing bolt to secure the depth gauge.
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