Makita BHR261 Instruction Manual page 7

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.
Lighting up the lamp
Fig.3
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The light automatically goes out 10 - 15 seconds after
the switch trigger is released.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
Do not use thinner or gasoline to clean the lamp.
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Such solvents may damage it.
Reversing switch action
Fig.4
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
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operation.
Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
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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
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reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
Changing the quick change chuck for
SDS-plus
For model BHR261T
The quick change chuck for SDS-plus can be easily
exchanged for the quick change drill chuck.
Removing the quick change chuck for SDS-plus
Fig.5
CAUTION:
Before removing the quick change chuck for
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SDS-plus, always remove the bit.
Grasp the change cover of the quick change chuck for
SDS-plus and turn in the direction of the arrow until the
change cover line moves from the
symbol. Pull forcefully in the direction of the arrow.
Attaching the quick change drill chuck
Fig.6
Check the line of the quick change drill chuck shows the
symbol. Grasp the change cover of the quick change
drill chuck and set the line to the
symbol to the
symbol.
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Place the quick change drill chuck on the spindle of the
tool.
Grasp the change cover of the quick change drill chuck
and turn the change cover line to the
click can clearly be heard.
Selecting the action mode
Rotation with hammering
Fig.7
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
Fig.8
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
Fig.9
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
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the tool is running. The tool will be damaged.
To avoid rapid wear on the mode change
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mechanism, be sure that the action mode
changing knob is always positively located in one
of the three action mode positions.
Torque limiter
The torque limiter will actuate when a certain torque
level is reached. The motor will disengage from the
output shaft. When this happens, the bit will stop turning.
CAUTION:
As soon as the torque limiter actuates, switch off
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the tool immediately. This will help prevent
premature wear of the tool.
Hole saws cannot be used with this tool. They tend
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to pinch or catch easily in the hole. This will cause
the torque limiter to actuate too frequently.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Side grip (auxiliary handle)
Fig.10
CAUTION:
Always use the side grip to ensure operating
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safety.
symbol until a