Functional Description - Makita HK0500 Instruction Manual

4. Wear a hard hat (safety helmet), safety glasses
and/or face shield. Ordinary eye or sun glasses
are NOT safety glasses. It is also highly recom-
mended that you wear a dust mask and thickly
padded gloves.
5. Be sure the bit is secured in place before
operation.
6. Under normal operation, the tool is designed
to produce vibration. The screws can come
loose easily, causing a breakdown or accident.
Check tightness of screws carefully before
operation.
7. In cold weather or when the tool has not been
used for a long time, let the tool warm up for
a while by operating it under no load. This
will loosen up the lubrication. Without proper
warm-up, hammering operation is difficult.
8. Always be sure you have a firm footing.
Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
9. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
10. Keep hands away from moving parts.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
11.
only when hand-held.
12. Do not point the tool at any one in the area
when operating. The bit could fly out and
injure someone seriously.
13. Do not touch the bit or parts close to the bit
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
14. Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
15. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or famil-
iarity with product (gained from repeated
use) replace strict adherence to safety rules
for the subject product.
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules
stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.

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.
Speed change
► Fig.2: 1. Adjusting dial
The blows per minute can be adjusted just by turning the
adjusting dial. This can be done even while the tool is run-
ning. The dial is marked 1 (lowest speed) to 6 (full speed).
Refer to the table below for the relationship between the num-
ber settings on the adjusting dial and the blows per minute.
Number on adjusting dial
6
5
4
3
2
1
CAUTION:
• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far
as 6 and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or 1, or
the speed adjusting function may no longer work.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing or removing the bit
► Fig.3: 1. Bit 2. Chuck cover
Clean the bit shank before installing the bit.
Insert the bit into the tool. Turn the bit and push it in until
it engages.
If the bit cannot be pushed in, remove the bit. Pull the
chuck cover down a couple of times. Then insert the bit
again. Turn the bit and push it in until it engages.
After installing, always make sure that the bit is securely
held in place by trying to pull it out.
To remove the bit, pull the chuck cover down all the way
and pull the bit out.
► Fig.4: 1. Bit 2. Chuck cover
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Blows per minute
3,500
3,200
2,900
2,600
2,300
2,000