Switch action
► 1. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
•
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the
tool, always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger
release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center.
Reversing switch action
A
► 1. Reversing switch lever
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction
of rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the
A side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for coun-
terclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral posi-
tion, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
1
1
B
CAUTION:
•
Always check the direction of rotation before
operation.
•
Use the reversing switch only after the tool
comes to a complete stop. Changing the direc-
tion of rotation before the tool stops may dam-
age the tool.
•
When not operating the tool, always set the
reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
Changing the quick change chuck
for SDS-plus
For Model DHR243
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
1
► 1. Quick change chuck for SDS-plus 2. Change
cover line 3. Change cover
CAUTION:
•
Before removing the quick change chuck for
SDS-plus, always 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.
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