Battery remaining capacity indicator (only
for models with Battery BL3622A)
Battery BL3622A is equipped with the battery remaining
capacity indicator. (Fig. 2)
Press the CHECK button to indicate the battery remaining
capacity. The indicator lamps will then light for approx.
three seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
Off
Blinking
E
011713
• When only the lowermost indicator lamp (next to the
"E") blinks, or when none of the indicator lamps light,
the battery capacity has run out, so the tool does not
operate. In these cases, charge the battery or replace
the empty battery with a fully charged one.
• When two or more indicator lamps do not light even
after charging is complete, the battery has reached the
end of its service life.
• When the upper two and lower two indicator lamps light
alternately, the battery may have malfunctioned.
Contact your local Makita authorized service center.
NOTE:
• The indicated capacity may be lower than the actual
level during use or immediately after using the tool.
• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient
temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
actual capacity.
Switch action (Fig. 3)
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.
Lighting up the lamp (Fig. 4)
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 light automatically goes out 10 - 15 seconds after the
switch trigger is released.
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Remaining capacity
70% to 100%
F
45% to 70%
20% to 45%
0% to 20%
Charge the battery.
The battery may have
malfunctioned.
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.
• Do not use thinner or gasoline to clean the lamp. Such
solvents may damage it.
Reversing switch action (Fig. 5)
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 position,
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 direction of rotation
before the tool stops may damage the tool.
• When not operating the tool, always set the reversing
switch lever to the neutral position.
Changing the quick change chuck for
SDS-plus
For Model BHR262T, HR262TD
The quick change chuck for SDS-plus can be easily
exchanged for the quick change drill chuck.
Removing the quick change chuck for SDS-plus
(Fig. 6)
CAUTION:
• Before removing the quick change chuck for SDS-plus,
always remove the bit.
Grasp the change cover of the quick change chuck for
SDS-plus and turn in the direction of the arrow until the
change cover line moves from the
symbol. Pull forcefully in the direction of the arrow.
Attaching the quick change drill chuck (Fig. 7)
Check the line of the quick change drill chuck shows the
symbol. Grasp the change cover of the quick change
drill chuck and set the line to the
Place the quick change drill chuck on the spindle of the
tool.
Grasp the change cover of the quick change drill chuck
and turn the change cover line to the
click can clearly be heard.
Selecting the action mode
Rotation with hammering (Fig. 8)
For drilling in concrete, masonry, etc., depress the lock
button and rotate the action mode changing knob to the
symbol. Use a tungsten-carbide tipped bit.
Rotation only (Fig. 9)
For drilling in wood, metal or plastic materials, depress the
lock button and rotate the action mode changing knob to
the
symbol. Use a twist drill bit or wood bit.
Hammering only (Fig. 10)
For chipping, scaling or demolition operations, depress
the lock button and rotate the action mode changing knob
to the
symbol. Use a bull point, cold chisel, scaling
chisel, etc.
symbol to the
symbol.
symbol until a