Makita DHP441 Manuel D'instruction page 6

Switch action
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► 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.
Lighting up the front lamp
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► 1 . Lamp
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp keeps
on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled. The
lamp goes out 10 -15 seconds after releasing the trigger.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp,
or it may lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
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► 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
counterclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral posi-
tion, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
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.
Speed change
► 1 . Speed change lever
This tool has a three-gear speed change lever. To
change the speed, first switch off the tool and then
slide the speed change lever to the "1" position for low
speed, "2" position for medium speed or "3" position for
high speed. Be sure that the speed change lever is set
to the correct position before operation. Use the right
speed for your job.
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