Makita HR3011FC Instruction Manual page 12

Lighting up the front lamp
For HR3011FC, HR3012FC only
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp, pull the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to turn it off.
► Fig.2: 1. Lamp
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
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of
rotation before operation.
CAUTION:
Use the reversing switch only after
the tool comes to a complete stop. Changing the
direction of rotation before the tool stops may dam-
age the tool.
NOTICE:
When changing the direction of rota-
tion, be sure to fully set the reversing switch to A
side or B side. Otherwise, when the switch trigger is
pulled, the motor may not rotate or the tool may not
work properly.
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direc-
tion of rotation. Move the reversing switch lever to the
position A side for clockwise rotation or to the position B
side for counterclockwise rotation.
► Fig.3: 1. Reversing switch lever
Changing the quick change chuck
for SDS-plus
For HR3012FC only
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
CAUTION:
Before removing the quick change
chuck for SDS-plus, be sure to 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
to the symbol. Pull forcefully in the direction of the
arrow.
► Fig.4: 1. Quick change chuck for SDS-plus
2. Change cover 3. Change cover line
Installing the quick change drill
chuck
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
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
until a click can clearly be heard.
► Fig.5: 1. Quick change drill chuck 2. Spindle
Selecting the action mode
NOTICE:
ing knob when the tool is running. The tool will be
damaged.
NOTICE:
change mechanism, be sure that the action mode
changing knob is always positively located in one
of the three action mode positions.
Rotation with hammering
For drilling in concrete, masonry, etc., rotate the action
mode changing knob to the
carbide tipped bit (optional accessory).
► Fig.6: 1. Rotation with hammering 2. Action mode
Rotation only
For drilling in wood, metal or plastic materials, rotate
the action mode changing knob to the
twist drill bit or wood drill bit.
► Fig.7: 1. Rotation only
Hammering only
For chipping, scaling or demolition operations, rotate
the action mode changing knob to the
bull point, cold chisel, scaling chisel, etc.
► Fig.8: 1. Hammering only
Torque limiter
NOTICE:
switch off the tool immediately. This will help pre-
vent premature wear of the tool.
NOTICE:
symbol
to pinch or catch easily in the hole, are not appro-
priate for this tool. This is because they will cause
the torque limiter to actuate too frequently.
The torque limiter will actuate when a certain torque
level is reached. The motor will disengage from the
output shaft. When this happens, the drill bit will stop
turning.
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3. Change cover line 4. Change cover
Do not rotate the action mode chang-
To avoid rapid wear on the mode
symbol. Use a tungsten-
changing knob
As soon as the torque limiter actuates,
Drill bits such as hole saw, which tend
symbol.
symbol
symbol. Use a
symbol. Use a