Makita HR2455 manual

INSTR UCTION MANU AL W ARNING: F or your personal saf ety , READ and UNDERST AND bef ore using. SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. www .makitatools.com Rotar y Hammer MODEL HR2445 MODEL HR2455 003862 DOUBLE INSULA TION[...]

2 SPECIFICATIONS • Manuf acturer reser ves the right to change specifications without notice. • Specifications ma y differ from country to countr y . GENERAL SAFETY R ULES USA002-2 (F or All T ools ) W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. F ailure to f ollow all instructions listed below , ma y result in electr ic shock, fire and/or se[...]

3 still does not fit, contact a qualified elec- trician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any wa y . Double insula- tion eliminates the need for the three wire grounded pow er cord and grounded power supply system. 5. A void body contact with gr ounded sur- faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an[...]

4 22. Use only accessories that are recom- mended by the manufacturer f or your model. Accessories that may be suitab le for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool. SER VICE 23. T ool ser vice must be perf ormed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or main- tenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk o[...]

5 5. Under normal operation, the tool is designed to produce vibration. The screws can come loose easil y , causing a breakdown or accident. Chec k tightness of screws carefull y before operation. 6. In cold weather or when the tool has not been used for a long time, let the tool warm up for a while b y operating it under no load. This will loosen [...]

6 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged bef ore adjusting or checking function on the tool. Switch action CA UTION: • Bef ore plugging in the tool, always chec k to see that the s witch tr igger actuates properly and retur ns to the “ OFF ” position when released. T o star t the tool,[...]

7 Selecting action mode For Model HR2445 This tool emplo ys an action mode changing knob. Select one of the two modes suitable f or your w or k needs by using this knob . For rotation only , tur n the knob so that the arrow on the knob points tow ard the symbol on the tool body . For rota- tion with hammering, tur n the knob so that the arrow on th[...]

8 Rotation only F or dr illing in wood, metal or plastic materials, depress the lock b utton and rotate the action mode changing knob to the symbol. Use a twist drill bit or wood bit. To r q u e l i m i t e r The torque limiter will actuate when a cer tain torque lev el is reached. The motor will disengage from the output shaft. When this happens, [...]

9 Bit grease Coat the bit shank head bef orehand with a small amount of bit grease (about 0.5 - 1 g). This chuck lubrication assures smooth action and longer ser- vice lif e. Installing or removing the bit Clean the bit shank and apply bit grease bef ore installing the bit. Inser t the bit into the tool. T urn the bit and push it in until it engage[...]

10 Bit angle (when chipping, scaling or demolishing) For Model HR2455 only The bit can be secured at the desired angle. T o change the bit angle, depress the loc k button and rotate the action mode changing knob to the O symbol. T ur n the bit to the desired angle. Depress the lock b utton and rotate the action mode changing knob to the symbol. The[...]

11 OPERA TION Hammer drilling operation Set the action mode changing knob to the symbol. P osition the bit at the desired location f or the hole, then pull the s witch tr igger . Do not fo rce the tool. Light pressure gives best results. K eep the tool in position and pre vent it from slipping aw ay from the hole. Do not apply more pressure when th[...]

12 Drilling in wood or metal Use the optional drill chuck assembly . When installing it, refer to “ Installing or removing drill bit ” descr ibed on the pre vious page. Set the action mode changing knob to the symbol. Y ou can drill up to 13 mm(1/2 ” ) diameter in metal and up to 32 mm(1-1/4 ” ) diameter in wood. CA UTION: • Ne ver use ?[...]

13 AC C E S S O R I E S CA UTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this man ual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injur y to persons. Only use accessory or attachment f or its stated pur pose. If you need an y assistance for more details regarding [...]

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17 First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U .S.A., Inc. 14930 Nor tham Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold Cut[...]

18 1. This product was purc hased from: Home Center Hardware/Lumber Store T ool Distributor Industrial Supply Construction Supply Other ( ) 3. Ho w did you learn about this product: Magazine F rom Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog Radio Exhibition F rom Friend Previous Usage Other ( ) 2. Use of the pr oduct is intended for: Construction T rade[...]

19 F A CT OR Y SER VICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKIT A RET AIN THIS POR TION FOR Y OUR RECORDS ALABAMA 2365 Pelham P arkway Pelham, AL 35124 (205) 620-1791 ARIZONA 3707 E. Broadw ay Rd., Ste. 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2850 ARKANSAS Shackleford Shopping Center 240 South Shackleford Rd., Ste. C Little Rock, AR 72211 (501) 224-5733 CALIFORNIA 41850 Chris[...]

W ARNING Some dust created by po wer sanding, sawing, g r inding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Calif or nia to cause cancer , bir th defects or other reproductiv e harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • cr ystalline silica from bricks and cement and ot[...]