Makita HR2621 Owners Manual - Page 5

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Switch action 1 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock button This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of rotation. Move the reversing switch lever to the position (A side) for clockwise rotation or the position (B side) for counterclockwise rotation. Selecting the action mode Rotation with hammering 1 1. Rotation with hammering 2. Action mode changing knob 2 014361 CAUTION: • Before plugging in 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. For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger, push in the lock button and then release the switch trigger. To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch trigger fully, then release it. Reversing switch action 1. Reversing switch 1 lever A B 2 010724 For drilling in concrete, masonry, etc., rotate the action mode changing knob to the symbol. Use a tungstencarbide tipped bit. Rotation only 1. Rotation only 1 010726 For drilling in wood, metal or plastic materials, rotate the action mode changing knob to the symbol. Use a twist drill bit or wood bit. Hammering only 1. Hammering only 014362 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. NOTE: • When you operate the tool in counterclockwise rotation, the switch trigger is pulled only halfway and the tool runs at half speed. For counterclockwise rotation, you cannot push in the lock button. 1 010725 For chipping, scaling or demolition operations, 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 under load. 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. 5