Makita BHR240 Power Hammer User Manual


 
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Switch action
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CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge 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.
Reversing switch action
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A
B
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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
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
reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
Selecting the action mode
Rotation with hammering
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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
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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
the tool is running. The tool will be damaged.
To avoid rapid wear on the mode change
mechanism, be sure that the action mode
changing knob is always positively located in one
of the three action mode positions.
1. Hammering only
1. Rotation only
1. Rotation with
hammering
2. Lock button
3. Action mode
changing knob
1. Reversing
switch lever
1. Switch trigger