Makita HP488D Manuel D'instructions page 7

To change the speed, switch off the tool first. Push the
speed change lever to display "2" for high speed or "1"
for low speed. Be sure that the speed change lever is
set to the correct position before operation.
If the tool speed is coming down extremely during the
operation with display "2", push the lever to display "1"
and restart the operation.
Selecting the action mode
CAUTION:
Always set the ring correctly to
your desired mode mark. If you operate the tool
with the ring positioned halfway between the
mode marks, the tool may be damaged.
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► 1. Action mode changing ring 2. Mark 3. Arrow
This tool has three action modes.
• Drilling mode (rotation only)
• Hammer drilling mode (rotation with
hammering)
• Screwdriving mode (rotation with clutch)
Select one mode suitable for your work. Turn the
action mode changing ring and align the mark that you
selected with the arrow on the tool body.
Adjusting the fastening torque
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► 1. Adjusting ring 2. Graduation 3. Arrow
The fastening torque can be adjusted in 16 levels by
turning the adjusting ring. Align the graduations with the
arrow on the tool body. You can get the minimum fas-
tening torque at 1 and maximum torque at 16.
Before actual operation, drive a trial screw into your
material or a piece of duplicate material to deter-
mine which torque level is required for a particular
application.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing driver bit/
drill bit
CAUTION:
sure that it is firmly secured. If it comes out, do not
use it.
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► 1. Sleeve 2. Open 3. Close
Turn the sleeve counterclockwise to open the chuck
jaws. Place the driver bit/drill bit in the chuck as far
as it will go. Turn the sleeve clockwise to tighten the
chuck. To remove the driver bit/drill bit, turn the sleeve
counterclockwise.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
all the way until it locks in place. If you can see the
red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not
locked completely. Insert it fully until the red indicator
cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of
the tool, causing injury to you or someone around
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you.
CAUTION:
extremely, reduce the load or stop the tool to
avoid the tool damage.
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the grip and the
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other hand on the bottom of the battery cartridge to
control the twisting action.
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Always be sure that the tool is
After inserting the driver bit, make
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Always insert the battery cartridge
When the speed comes down
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