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Makita 2-SPEED HAMMER 8401 Instruction Manual page 6

13 mm (112”) 2-speed hammer drill variable speed i reversing

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Switch action
Tool speed i s increased by increasing pres-
sure on the trigger.
To start the tool,
simply pull the trigger. Release the trigger
to stop. For continuous operation, pull the
trigger and then push in the lock button.
To stop the tool while in the locked posi-
tion, pull the trigger fully, then release it.
A speed control screw is provided so that
tool speed can be maintained a t a constant
speed other than i t s maximum speed. Turn
the speed control screw clockwise for
higher speed, and counterclockwise for
lower speed.
Trigger
switch L
O
~
11
4
button
CAUTION :
Before plugging in the tool, always check t o see that the trigger switch actuates properly
and returns t o the "OFF" position when released.
Reversing switch action
This tool has a reversing switch to change
the direction
of
rotation. Move the revers-
ing switch lever t o the
"FWD"
position for
clockwise rotation or the "REV" position
for counterclockwise rotation.
Reversing switch lever
CAUTION :
Always check the direction of rotation before operation.
*Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes t o a complete stop. Changing the
direction of rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.
Speed change
A gear shift mechanism allows tool opera-
tion within two versatile speed ranges. For
higher speeds, turn the speed change lever
so that i t s
A
mark is aligned with the
"11"
mark on the tool body. For lower speeds,
turn the speed change lever so that i t s
A
mark is aligned with the
"I"
mark on the
tool body.
Speed change lever
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