Makita HM1213C HM1213C Instruction Manual - Page 5

Indicator lamp Installing or removing the bit 1 1 2 2 ► 1 . Power-ON indicator lamp (green) 2. Service indicator lamp (red) 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. ► 1 . Bit shank 2. Bit grease Clean the bit shank and apply bit grease before installing the bit. Insert the bit into the tool. Turn the bit and push it in until it engages. 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 ► 1 . Releasing cover 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 ► 1 . Side handle 2. Clamp nut 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. 5 ENGLISH