Speed Change; Reversing Switch Action - Makita DHP446 Instruction Manual

Lighting up the front lamp
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► 1. Lamp
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp keeps
on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled. The
lamp goes out 10 -15 seconds after releasing the trigger.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of the
lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp,
or it may lower the illumination.

Reversing switch action

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► 1. Reversing switch lever
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.
• When not operating the tool, always set the
reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
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 coun-
terclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral posi-
tion, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
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Speed change

► 1. Speed change lever
CAUTION:
• Always set the speed change lever fully to the cor-
rect position. If you operate the tool with the speed
change lever positioned halfway between the "1"
side and "2" side, the tool may be damaged.
• Do not use the speed change lever while the
tool is running. The tool may be damaged.
To change the speed, first switch off the tool and then slide the
speed change lever to the "2" side for high speed or "1" side for
low speed. Be sure that the speed change lever is set to the cor-
rect position before operation. Use the right speed for your job.
Selecting the action mode
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► 1. Action mode changing ring 2. Adjusting ring
3. Graduation 4. Arrow
This tool employs an action mode changing ring. Select
one of the three modes suitable for your work needs by
using this ring.
For rotation only, turn the ring so that the arrow on the
tool body points toward the
For rotation with hammering, turn the ring so that the
arrow points toward the
For rotation with clutch, turn the ring so that the arrow
points toward the
CAUTION:
• Always set the ring correctly to your desired mode mark.
If you operate the tool with the ring positioned halfway
between the mode marks, the tool may be damaged.
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mark on the ring.
mark on the ring.
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