Makita HM1242C Instruction Manual page 7

Switch action
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the tool is switched off.
To start the tool, push the switch lever on
the left side of the tool. To stop the tool,
push the switch lever on the right side of
the tool.
Speed change
The blows per minute can be adjusted between
950
and
1,900
BPM just by turning the
adjusting dial. This can be done even while the tool is running. The dial is marked 1 (lowest
speed) to
6
(full speed). Refer to the table below for the relationship between the number
settings on the adjusting dial and the blows per minute.
Number
Blows
on adiusting dial
I
per
minute
6
I
1.900
5
I
1.800
4
I
1.550
1,300
1,050
I
Indicator lamp
The green power-ON indicator lamp lights up when the tool is switched
ON.
If the indi-
cator-lamp is
lit
but the.tool does not start,
the carbon brushes may be worn out, or
the electric circuit or the motor may be
defective. If the indicator lamp does not
light up and the tool does not start, the
ON/OFF switch
or
the mains cord may be
defective.
The red service indicator lamp lights up
when the carbon brushes are nearly worn
out to indicate that the tool needs servicing.
After approx.
8 hours of use, the motor will
automatically be shut off.
Power-ON
indicator
lamp
(green)
Service
indicator
lamp
(red)
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