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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Cordless Rotary Hammer

DHR171

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Summary of Contents for DHR171RMJ

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Rotary Hammer DHR171 ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ...A weighted noise level determined accord ing to EN60745 Sound pressure level LpA 86 dB A Sound power level LWA 97 dB A Uncertainty K 3 dB A WARNING Wear ear protection Vibration The vibration total value tri axial vector sum deter mined according to EN60745 Work mode hammer drilling into concrete Vibration emission ah HD 9 0 m s 2 Uncertainty K 1 5 m s 2 Work mode drilling into metal Vibration emi...

Page 3: ...Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents 4 Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury 5 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool i...

Page 4: ...cks Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers 3 Follow instruction for lubricating and chang ing accessories CORDLESS ROTARY HAMMER SAFETY WARNINGS 1 Wear ear protectors Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss 2 Use auxiliary handle s if supplied with the tool Loss of control can cause personal injury 3 Hold power tool by insulated gripp...

Page 5: ...a tool and charger Tips for maintaining maximum battery life 1 Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power 2 Never recharge a fully charged battery car tridge Overcharging shortens the battery service life 3 Charge the battery cartridge with room tem perature at 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F Let a hot ...

Page 6: ...stop the application that caused the tool to become overloaded Then turn the tool on to restart Overheat protection When the tool or battery is overheated the tool stops automatically and the lamp blinks In this case let the tool and battery cool before turning the tool on again Overdischarge protection When the battery capacity is not enough the tool stops automatically In this case remove the ba...

Page 7: ...is always positively located in one of the action mode positions Rotation with hammering For drilling in concrete masonry etc rotate the action mode changing knob to the symbol Use a car bide tipped drill bit 1 1 Action mode changing knob Rotation only For drilling in wood metal or plastic materials rotate the action mode changing knob to the symbol Use a twist drill bit or wood drill bit 1 1 Acti...

Page 8: ... depth gauge to the desired depth and tighten the side grip firmly 1 2 1 Hole 2 Depth gauge NOTE Make sure that the depth gauge does not touch the main body of the tool when attaching it Dust cup optional accessory Use the dust cup to prevent dust from falling over the tool and on yourself when performing overhead drilling operations Attach the dust cup to the bit as shown in the figure The size o...

Page 9: ... widening it Be careful for the spring not to come off from the slit of spacer 1 2 1 Spacer 2 Spring Install the side grip optional grip base set and standard grip so that the groove on the grip fit in the protrusion on the spacer Turn the grip clockwise to secure it 1 1 Side grip Install the dust cup set so that the claws of the dust cup fit in in the slits on the spacer 1 2 1 Dust cup 2 Claws NO...

Page 10: ...ient for temporarily hanging the tool This can be installed on either side of the tool To install the hook insert it into a groove in the tool housing on either side and then secure it with a screw To remove loosen the screw and then take it out OPERATION CAUTION Always use the side grip auxiliary handle and firmly hold the tool by both side grip and switch handle during operations CAUTION Always ...

Page 11: ...rotation in order to back out However the tool may back out abruptly if you do not hold it firmly CAUTION Always secure workpieces in a vise or similar hold down device NOTICE Never use rotation with hammering when the drill chuck is installed on the tool The drill chuck may be damaged Also the drill chuck will come off when reversing the tool NOTICE Pressing excessively on the tool will not speed...

Page 12: ...low out bulb Dust cup Dust cup set Grip base set Safety goggles Hook Makita genuine battery and charger Plastic carrying case NOTE Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories They may differ from country to country www makita com Makita Europe N V Makita Corporation 3 11 8 Sumiyoshi cho Anjo Aichi 446 8502 Japan Jan Baptist Vinkstraat 2 3070 Kortenberg Belgiu...

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