Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HR2431 Makita
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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.
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.
3 3. Keep bystander s, children, and visitors awa y while operating a power tool. Distrac- tions can cause you to lose control. Electrical Safety 4. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other .) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one wa y .
4 21. Check f or misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool ser- viced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. 22. Use only accessories that are recom- mended by the manufacturer f or your model.
5 3. W ear a hard hat (safety helmet), safety glasses and/or face shield. Ordinary ey e or sun glasses are NO T safety glasses. It is also highly recommended that y ou wear a dust mask and thickl y padded gloves. 4. Be sure the bit is secured in place before operation.
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.
7 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, the bit will stop turning. CA UTION: • As soon as the torque limiter actuates, s witch off the tool immediately .
8 Inser t the bit into the tool. T urn the bit and push it in until it engages. If the bit cannot be pushed in, remov e the bit. Pull the chuck cov er down a couple of times. Then insert the bit again. T urn the bit and push it in until it engages. After installing, alwa ys make sure that the bit is securely held in place by trying to pull it out.
9 Inser t fir mly the hose of the dust e xtractor attachment into the hose por t of the tool until the hose hits against the bottom of the por t to be fixed firmly to the tool. Installing dust bag K eeping the angle of the dust bag with the tool at 90 ° , inser t the dust bag into the dust e xhaust por t of the tool.
10 Depth adjustment Loosen the screw of the stopper b y tur ning it counterclock- wise so that the stopper could slide on the depth gauge of the dust e xtractor attachment. Slide the stopper to the desired drilling depth of the gauge, and then tighten the screw b y tur ning it clockwise .
11 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 force the tool. Light pressure giv es best results. K eep the tool in position and pre vent it from slip- ping aw ay from the hole.
12 CA UTION: • Ne ver use “ rotation with hammering ” when the drill chuck assemb ly is installed on the tool. The dr ill chuck assembly ma y be damaged. Also , the drill chuck will come off when re versing the tool. • Pressing e xcessively on the tool will not speed up the drilling.
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.
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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.
19 F A CT OR Y SER VICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKIT A RET AIN THIS POR TION FOR Y OUR RECORDS ARIZONA 3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2850 CALIFORNIA 41850 Christy St.
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.
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