Makita HM1203C Owners Manual - Page 6

The green power-ON indicator lamp lights up when the tool is plugged. If the indicator lamp does not light up, the mains cord or the controller may be malfunction. The indicator lamp is lit but the tool does not start even if the tool is switched on, the carbon brushes may be worn out, or the controller, the motor or the ON/OFF switch may be malfunction. The red service indicator lamp flickers up when the carbon brushes are nearly worn out to indicate that the tool needs servicing. After approx. 8 hours of use, the motor will automatically be shut off. ASSEMBLY CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. Side handle (auxiliary handle) 1 1. Side handle 2. Clamp nut Insert the bit into the tool. Turn the bit and push it in until it engages. 1. Releasing cover 1 009940 If the bit cannot be pushed in, remove the bit. Pull the releasing cover down a couple of times. Then insert the bit again. Turn the bit and push it in until it engages. 2 009945 The side handle can be swung 360° on the vertical and secured at any desired position. It also secures at eight different positions back and forth on the horizontal. Just loosen the clamp nut to swing the side handle to a desired position. Then tighten the clamp nut securely. The side handle also can be mounted in the rear groove. Loosen the clamp nut and widen the side handle base. Slide the side handle back to the rear groove and secure it with the clamp nut. Installing or removing the bit 1. Bit shank 2. Bit grease 009941 After installing, always make sure that the bit is securely held in place by trying to pull it out. To remove the bit, pull the releasing cover down all the way and pull the bit out. 1. Releasing cover 1 009942 Bit angle 1. Change ring 1 2 1 009664 Clean the bit shank and apply bit grease before installing the bit. 009943 6