Makita HM1242C Owners Manual - Page 7

002899 1 2 1. Power-ON indicator lamp(green) 2. Service indicator lamp(red) Indicator lamp The green power-ON indicator lamp lights up when the tool is switched ON. If the indicator lamp is lit but the tool does not start, the carbon brushes may be worn out, or the electric circuit or the motor may be defective. If the indicator lamp does not light up and the tool does not start, the ON/OFF switch or the mains cord may be defective. The red service indicator lamp lights 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. 1 2 002906 Side handle (auxiliary handle) 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. 1. Side handle 2. Clamp nut 1 2 002907 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. 1. Side handle base 2. Clamp nut 7