SPECIFICATIONS Model: DHP343 DHP453 Drilling capacities Masonry 10 mm 13 mm Steel 10 mm 13 mm Wood 25 mm 36 mm Fastening capacities Wood screw 5.1 mm x 63 mm 6 mm x 75 mm Machine screw No load speed High (2) 0 - 1,300 min Low (1)
SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING: Wear ear protection. WARNING: The noise emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared General power tool safety warnings value(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc- processed.
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Personal safety Power tool use and care Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use Do not force the power tool. Use the correct common sense when operating a power tool. power tool for your application. The correct Do not use a power tool while you are tired or power tool will do the job better and safer at the under the influence of drugs, alcohol or med- rate for which it was designed.
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Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam- Always start drilling at low speed and with the aged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries bit tip in contact with the workpiece. At higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip charger.
Indicating the remaining battery Tool / battery protection system capacity The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys- tem. This system automatically cuts off the power to Only for battery cartridges with the indicator extend tool and battery life. The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool or battery is placed under one of the following conditions: Overload protection This protection works when the tool is operated in a...
Reversing switch action Displayed Speed Torque Applicable Number operation High Heavy load- ing operation High Light loading operation 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 correct position before opera- tion. Use the right speed for your job.
Adjusting the fastening torque Installing hook Optional accessory WARNING: Use the hanging/mounting parts for their intended purposes only, e.g., hanging the tool on a tool belt between jobs or work intervals. WARNING: Be careful not to overload the hook as too much force or irregular overburden may cause damages to the tool resulting in personal injury.
Hammer drilling operation OPERATION CAUTION: There is a tremendous and sud- CAUTION: Always insert the battery cartridge den twisting force exerted on the tool/drill bit all the way until it locks in place. If you can see the at the time of hole breakthrough, when the hole red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not becomes clogged with chips and particles, or locked completely.
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attach- ments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.