Do not apply more pressure when the hole becomes
clogged with chips or particles. Instead, run the tool at an
idle, then remove the bit partially from the hole. By
repeating this several times, the hole will be cleaned out
and normal drilling may be resumed.
Set the action mode changing knob to the
CAUTION:
• There is tremendous and sudden twisting force exerted
on the tool/bit at the time of hole break-through, when
the hole becomes clogged with chips and particles, or
when striking reinforcing rods embedded in the
concrete. Always use the side grip (auxiliary handle)
and firmly hold the tool by both side grip and switch
handle during operations. Failure to do so may result in
the loss of control of the tool and potentially severe
injury.
NOTE:
• Eccentricity in the bit rotation may occur while operat-
ing the tool with no load. The tool automatically centers
itself during operation. This does not affect the drilling
precision.
Drilling in wood or metal (Fig. 10)
Use the optional drill chuck assembly. When installing it,
refer to the section "Installing or removing the bit".
CAUTION:
• Never use "rotation with hammering" when the drill
chuck is installed on the tool. The drill chuck may be
damaged.
Also, the drill chuck will come off when reversing the
tool.
• Pressing excessively on the tool will not speed up the
drilling. In fact, this excessive pressure will only serve
to damage the tip of your bit, decrease the tool perfor-
mance and shorten the service life of the tool.
• There is a tremendous twisting force exerted on the
tool/bit at the time of hole breakthrough. Hold the tool
firmly and exert care when the bit begins to break
through the workpiece.
• A stuck bit can be removed simply by setting the
reversing switch to reverse rotation in order to back
out. However, the tool may back out abruptly if you do
not hold it firmly.
• Always secure small workpieces in a vise or similar
hold-down device.
Diamond core drilling
When performing diamond core drilling operations,
always set the change lever to the m position to use "rota-
tion only" action.
CAUTION:
• If performing diamond core drilling operations using
"rotation with hammering" action, the diamond core bit
may be damaged.
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
symbol.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts.
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN60745:
Sound pressure level (L
Sound power level (L
Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A)
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined
according to EN60745:
Work mode: hammer drilling into concrete
Vibration emission (a
Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s
Work mode: drilling into metal
Vibration emission (a
Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s
• The declared vibration emission value has been mea-
sured in accordance with the standard test method and
may be used for comparing one tool with another.
• The declared vibration emission value may also be
used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING:
• The vibration emission during actual use of the power
tool can differ from the declared emission value
depending on the ways in which the tool is used.
• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the oper-
ator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the
actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of
the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is
switched off and when it is running idle in addition to
the trigger time).
): 90 dB (A)
pA
): 101 dB (A)
WA
Wear ear protection
): 15.5 m/s
h, HD
2
2
): 3.0 m/s
h, D
2
ENG905-1
ENG900-1
2
ENG901-1