Functional Description - Makita HR3200C Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Switch action
► Fig.1: 1. Switch trigger
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. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
Lighting up the lamps
For Model HR3210FCT
► Fig.2: 1. Lamp
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
To turn on the lamp, pull the trigger. Release the trigger
to turn it off.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp,
or it may lower the illumination.
Speed change
► Fig.3: 1. Adjusting dial
The revolutions and blows per minute can be adjusted
just by turning the adjusting dial. The dial is marked 1
(lowest speed) to 5 (full speed).
Refer to the table below for the relationship between the
number settings on the adjusting dial and the revolu-
tions/blows per minute.
Number on Revolutions per
adjusting dial minute
5
4
3
2
1
CAUTION:
• If the tool is operated continuously at low
speeds for a long time, the motor will get over-
loaded, resulting in tool malfunction.
• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as
far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or
1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer
work.
Blows per minute
630 3,300
590 3,100
480 2,500
370 1,900
315 1,650
Changing the quick change chuck
for SDS-plus
For Model HR3210FCT
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.4: 1. Quick change chuck for SDS-plus
2. Change cover 3. Chuck cover
CAUTION:
• Before removing the quick change chuck for
SDS-plus always remove the bit.
Hold the change cover with the thumb and the mid-
dle finger and pull it in the direction arrow 1. With the
change cover pulled in that direction, hold the chuck
cover with the index finger. While holding the chuck
cover so, pull out the quick change chuck for SDS-plus
in the direction of arrow 2 at a stroke.
Attaching the quick change drill
chuck
► Fig.5: 1. Spindle 2. Quick change drill chuck
3. Change cover
Grasp the change cover and place the quick change
drill chuck on the spindle of the tool.
Make sure that the quick change drill chuck is secured
by trying to pull it several times.
Selecting the action mode
Rotation with hammering
► Fig.6: 1. Lock button 2. Pointer 3. Change lever
For drilling in concrete, masonry, etc., depress the lock but-
ton and rotate the change lever so that the pointer points to
the symbol. Use a tungsten-carbide tipped bit.
Rotation only
► Fig.7: 1. Lock button 2. Change lever 3. Pointer
For drilling in wood, metal or plastic materials, depress the
lock button and rotate the change lever so that the pointer
points to the symbol. Use a twist drill bit or wood bit.
Hammering only
► Fig.8: 1. Pointer 2. Change lever 3. Lock button
For chipping, scaling or demolition operations, depress the lock
button and rotate the change lever so that the pointer points to
the symbol. Use a bull point, cold chisel, scaling chisel, etc.
CAUTION:
• Do not rotate the change lever when the tool is
running under load. The tool will be damaged.
• To avoid rapid wear on the mode change mech-
anism, be sure that the change lever is always
positively located in one of the three action
mode positions.
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