Selecting The Action Mode; Assembly; Installing Side Grip (Auxiliary Handle); Installing Or Removing Drill Bit - Makita HP1500 Instruction Manual

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1. Action mode changing button

ASSEMBLY

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1. Grip base
2. Side grip
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1. Ring
2. Sleeve

Selecting the action mode

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This tool has an action mode changing button.
For rotation with hammering, depress the button from the
side with
For rotation only, depress the button from the side with
symbol fully.
CAUTION:
• Always depress the action mode changing button all the
way to your desired mode position. If you operate the
tool with the button positioned halfway between the
mode symbols, the tool may be damaged.
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

Installing side grip (auxiliary handle)

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Always use the side grip to ensure operating safety. Install
the side grip on the tool barrel. Then tighten the grip by turn-
ing clockwise at the desired position. It may be swung 360º
so as to be secured at any position.
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Installing or removing drill bit

For Model HP1501
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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
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the chuck.
To remove the bit, hold the ring and turn the sleeve counter-
clockwise.
symbol fully.
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