Makita HR2455 Instruction Manual

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4mended that you wear a dust mask and thicklypadded gloves.4. Be sure the bit is secured in place before opera-tion.5. Under normal operation, the tool is designed toproduce vibration. The screws can come looseeasily, causing a breakdown or accident. Checktightness of screws carefully before operation.6. In cold weather or when the tool has not beenused for a long time, let the tool warm up for awhile by operating it under no load. This willloosen up the lubrication. Without proper warm-up, hammering operation is difficult.7. Always be sure you have a firm footing.Be sure no one is below when using the tool inhigh locations.8. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.9. Keep hands away from moving parts.10. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the toolonly when hand-held.11. Do not point the tool at any one in the area whenoperating. The bit could fly out and injure some-one seriously.12. Do not touch the bit or parts close to the bitimmediately after operation; they may beextremely hot and could burn your skin.13. Some material contains chemicals which may betoxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalationand skin contact. Follow material supplier safetydata.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING:MISUSE or failure to follow the safetyrules stated in this instruction manualmay cause serious personal injury.SYMBOLSUSD202-2The followings show the symbols used for tool.V............................voltsA ...........................amperesHz..........................hertz..................alternating current.......................no load speed.......................Class II Construction.../min ................... revolutions or reciprocation perminute.................. number of blowFUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before adjusting or checking function onthe tool.Switch actionCAUTION:• Before plugging in the tool, always check to seethat the switch trigger actuates properly and returnsto the “OFF” position when released.To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speedis increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger.Release the switch trigger to stop. For continuous opera-tion, pull the switch trigger and then push in the lock but-ton. To stop the tool from the locked position, pull theswitch trigger fully, then release it.Reversing switch actionCAUTION:• Always check the direction of rotation beforeoperation.• Use the reversing switch only after the tool comesto a complete stop. Changing the direction ofrotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.• When you operate the tool in counterclockwiserotation, the switch trigger is pulled only halfwayand the tool runs at half speed. For1. Lock button2. Switch trigger1. Switch trigger2. Reversingswitch lever120038632 AB1003864