FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
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1. Side handle
2. Clamp
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3. Depth gauge rod
4. SDS Plus bit holder
5. Mode selector lever
6. Trigger
7. Control switch
8. Handle
ASSEMBLY
To reduce the risk of injury, always
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unplug tool before changing or
removing accessories. Only use accessories
specifically recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, always use a side
handle when using this tool. Always brace or
hold securely.
Adjusting the Side Handle Position
1. Loosen the side handle by unscrewing the side
handle grip until the side handle rotates freely.
2. Rotate the side handle to the desired position.
3. Tighten the side handle grip securely.
Setting the Depth Gauge
1. Press in the clamping lever.
2. Slide the depth gauge rod backward or forward
until it is set for the desired depth.
NOTE: The drilling depth is the distance between
the tip of the bit and the tip of the rod.
3. Release the clamping lever.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
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grasp the bit while the chuck is
rotating or while the bit is falling from the chuck.
Installing Drill Bits and Chisels
Only use accessories with SDS or SDS Plus shanks.
Be sure that the shank of the bit is clean. Dirt particles
may cause the bit to line up improperly. Do not use
bits larger than the maximum recommended capacity
of the drill because gear damage or motor overload-
ing may result. For best performance, be sure that
the bit is properly sharpened and the shank is lightly
greased before use.
1. Insert the bit or chisel into the nose of the tool.
2. Rotate bit slowly until it aligns with the locking
mechanism.
3. Push bit into tool until it locks.
4. Check that the bit is locked
properly; it should be pos-
sible to pull the bit back and
forth slightly (about 1/4").
5. To remove bits and chisels,
pull bit holder release collar
toward the rear of tool and
remove bit.
NOTE: Use caution when
handling hot bits and chisels.
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removing accessories or making adjustments.
Use only specifically recommended accessories.
Others may be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles
or glasses with side shields.
To reduce the risk of injury, wear a dust mask or
use an OSHA compliant dust extraction solution
when working in dusty situations.
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and cord
away from the bit and all moving parts.
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To reduce the risk of injury, always use a side
handle when using this tool. Always brace or
hold securely.
These MILWAUKEE Rotary Hammers have three
settings: rotation only, rotary hammer, and hammer
only. Always allow the motor to come to a complete
stop before changing the mode selection to avoid
damage to the tool.
1. For rotation only, press in the
selector release button and
turn the selector lever so the
arrow on the lever points to
the twist drill symbol.
2. For rotary hammering, press
in the selector release button
and turn the selector lever so the arrow points to
the hammer and twist drill
3. For hammering only, press in the selector release
button and turn the selector lever so the arrow
points to the hammer symbol.
4. To freely rotate the bit to the desired angle for ham-
mering only, press in the selector release button
and turn the selector lever to the
follow step 3.
NOTE: To engage the hammering mechanism, main-
tain pressure on the bit. When pressure on the bit is
released, the hammering action will stop.
Always allow the motor to come to a complete stop
before using the control switch.
For forward (clockwise) rotation, push the control
switch to the left side of the tool. Check the direction
of rotation before use.
For reverse (counterclockwise) rotation, push the
control switch to the right side of the tool. Check
direction of rotation before use.
Starting, Stopping and Controlling Speed
1. To start the tool, grasp the handle firmly and pull
the trigger.
2. To vary the speed, increase or decrease the pres-
sure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled,
the greater the speed.
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OPERATION
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug tool before attaching or
Selecting Action
Using the Control Switch
Forward -
Push to
LEFT
symbol.
symbol. Then,
Reverse -
Push to
RIGHT