Makita XRH08 Instruction Manual page 15

Chipping/Scaling/Demolition
Set the action mode changing knob to the
Hold the tool firmly with both hands. Turn the tool on
and apply slight pressure on the tool so that the tool will
not bounce around, uncontrolled.
Pressing very hard on the tool will not increase the
efficiency.
Drilling in wood or metal
CAUTION:
Hold the tool firmly and exert care
when the drill bit begins to break through the
workpiece. There is a tremendous force exerted on
the tool/drill bit at the time of hole break through.
CAUTION:
A stuck drill bit can be removed
simply by setting the reversing switch to reverse
rotation in order to back out. However, the tool
may back out abruptly if you do not hold it firmly.
CAUTION:
Always secure workpieces in a
vise or similar hold-down device.
NOTICE:
Never use "rotation with hammering"
when the drill chuck is installed on the tool. The
drill chuck may be damaged.
Also, the drill chuck will come off when reversing the
tool.
NOTICE:
Pressing excessively on the tool will
not speed up the drilling. In fact, this excessive
pressure will only serve to damage the tip of your drill
bit, decrease the tool performance and shorten the
service life of the tool.
Set the action mode changing knob to the
For XRH08/XRH10
Optional accessory
symbol.
Attach the chuck adapter to a keyless drill chuck to
which 1/2"-20 size screw can be installed, and then
install them to the tool. When installing it, refer to the
section "Installing or removing drill bit".
► 1 . Keyless drill chuck 2. Chuck adapter
For XRH11
Use the quick change drill chuck as standard equipment. When
installing it, refer to "changing the quick change chuck for SDS-plus".
Hold the ring and turn the sleeve counterclockwise to open the
chuck jaws. Place the bit in the chuck as far as it will go. Hold the
ring firmly and turn the sleeve clockwise to tighten the chuck.
► 1 . Sleeve 2. Ring
To remove the bit, hold the ring and turn the sleeve
counterclockwise.
Diamond core drilling
symbol.
NOTICE:
operations using "rotation with hammering"
action, the diamond core bit may be damaged.
When performing diamond core drilling operations, always set
the change lever to the
Disposing of dust
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
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If performing diamond core drilling
position to use "rotation only" action.
Always be sure that the tool is
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