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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L

WARNING:For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

ENGLISH

Cordless RotaryHammer

MODELHR160D

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SPECIFICATIONS

Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to changewithout notice.

Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.END001-1

Symbols

The following show the symbols used for the equipment.Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

..................Only for EU countriesDo not dispose of electric equipmenttogether with household wastematerial!In observance of European Directive

2002/96/EC on waste electric andelectronic equipment and itsimplementation in accordance withnational law, electric equipment thathave reached the end of their lifemust be collected separately andreturned to an environmentallycompatible recycling facility.

Intended use

The tool is intended for hammer drilling and drilling inbrick, concrete and stone as well as for chiselling work.

It is also suitable for drilling without impact in wood,metal, ceramic and plastic.

For European countries only

Noise and Vibration

The typical A-weighted sound pressure level is 84 dB (A).

Uncertainty is 3 dB(A).

The noise level under working may exceed 85 dB (A).

Wear ear protection.

The typical weighted root mean square acceleration

value is 8 m/s2.

These values have been obtained according toEN60745.

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYWe declare under our sole responsibility that this productis in compliance with the following standards of stand-ardized documents;

EN60745, EN55014 in accordance with Council Direc-tives, 89/336/EEC, 98/37/EC.

Yasuhiko Kanzaki CE2005

Director

MAKITA INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD.

Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK158JD, ENGLAND

Responsible manufacturer:Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan

Model HR160D

Capacities

Concrete 16 mm

Steel 13 mm

Wood 20 mm

No load speed (min-1) 0 - 950

Blows per minute 0 - 3,600

Overall length 296 mm

Net weight 2.5 kg

Rated voltage D.C.12 V

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES GEA002-3

WARNING:Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in

electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term power tool in all of the

warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWork area safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered anddark areas invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmos-pheres, such as in the presence of flammableliquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparkswhich may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. Keep children and bystanders away while oper-ating a power tool. Distractions can cause you tolose control.

Electrical safety

4. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Nevermodify the plug in any way. Do not use anyadapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power

tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets willreduce risk of electric shock.

5. Avoid body contact with earthed or groundedsurfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges andrefrigerators. There is an increased risk of electricshock if your body is earthed or grounded.

6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-tions. Water entering a power tool will increase therisk of electric shock.

7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord forcarrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or

moving parts. Damaged or entangled cordsincrease the risk of electric shock.

8. When operating a power tool outdoors, use anextension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of acord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk ofelectric shock.

Personal safety

9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and usecommon sense when operating a power tool. Donot use a power tool while you are tired or underthe influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. Amoment of inattention while operating power tools

may result in serious personal injury.10. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec-

tion. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skidsafety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used

for appropriate conditions will reduce personal inju-ries.

11. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is

in the off-position before plugging in. Carryingpower tools with your finger on the switch or plug-ging in power tools that have the switch on invitesaccidents.

12. Remove any adjusting key or wrench beforeturning the power tool on. A wrench or a key leftattached to a rotating part of the power tool mayresult in personal injury.

13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-ance at all times. This enables better control of thepower tool in unexpected situations.

14. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and glovesaway from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelleryor long hair can be caught in moving parts.

15. If devices are provided for the connection ofdust extraction and collection facilities, ensurethese are connected and properly used. Use ofthese devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

Power tool use and care

16. Do not force the power tool. Use the correctpower tool for your application. The correctpower tool will do the job better and safer at the ratefor which it was designed.

17. Do not use the power tool if the switch does notturn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot becontrolled with the switch is dangerous and must berepaired.

18. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool beforemaking any adjustments, changing accessories,or storing power tools. Such preventive safetymeasures reduce the risk of starting the power toolaccidentally.

19. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with

the power tool or these instructions to operatethe power tool. Power tools are dangerous in thehands of untrained users.

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20. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment orbinding of moving parts, breakage of parts andany other condition that may affect the powertools operation. If damaged, have the power toolrepaired before use. Many accidents are causedby poorly maintained power tools.

21. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properlymaintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edgesare less likely to bind and are easier to control.

22. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bitsetc. in accordance with these instructions and inthe manner intended for the particular type ofpower tool, taking into account the working con-ditions and the work to be performed. Use of thepower tool for operations different from thoseintended could result in a hazardous situation.

Battery tool use and care

23. Ensure the switch is in the off position beforeinserting battery pack. Inserting the battery packinto power tools that have the switch on invites acci-dents.

24. Recharge only with the charger specified by themanufacturer. A charger that is suitable for onetype of battery pack may create a risk of fire whenused with another battery pack.

25. Use power tools only with specifically desig-nated battery packs. Use of any other batterypacks may create a risk of injury and fire.

26. When battery pack is not in use, keep it awayfrom other metal objects like paper clips, coins,

keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objectsthat can make a connection from one terminal toanother. Shorting the battery terminals togethermay cause burns or a fire.

27. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejectedfrom the battery, avoid contact. If contact acci-dentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid con-tacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquidejected from the battery may cause irritation orburns.

Service

28. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified

repair person using only identical replacementparts. This will ensure that the safety of the powertool is maintained.

29. Follow instruction for lubricating and changingaccessories.

30. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil andgrease.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULESGEB007-2

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use)

replace strict adherence to rotary hammer safety rules. If you use this tool

unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury.

1. Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can causehearing loss.

2. Use auxiliary handles supplied with the tool.Loss of control can cause personal injury.

3. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaceswhen performing an operation where the cutting

tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.Contact with a live wire will make exposed metalparts of the tool live and shock the operator.

4. Wear a hard hat (safety helmet), safety glassesand/or face shield. Ordinary eye or sun glassesare NOT safety glasses. It is also highly recom-mended that you wear a dust mask and thicklypadded gloves.

5. Be sure the bit is secured in place before opera-tion.

6. Under normal operation, the tool is designed toproduce vibration. The screws can come loose

easily, causing a breakdown or accident. Checktightness of screws carefully before operation.

7. In cold weather or when the tool has not beenused for a long time, let the tool warm up for a

while by operating it under no load. This willloosen up the lubrication. Without proper warm-up, hammering operation is difficult.

8. Always be sure you have a firm footing.Be sure no one is below when using the tool inhigh locations.

9. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.

10. Keep hands away from moving parts.

11. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the toolonly when hand-held.

12. Do not point the tool at any one in the area whenoperating. The bit could fly out and injure some-one seriously.

13. Do not touch the bit or parts close to the bitimmediately after operation; they may beextremely hot and could burn your skin.

14. Some material contains chemicals which may

be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalationand skin contact. Follow material supplier safetydata.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual

may cause serious personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

BATTERY CARTRIDGE ENC004-11. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-

tions and cautionary markings on (1) batterycharger, (2) battery, and (3) product using bat-tery.

2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.

3. If operating time has become excessivelyshorter, stop operating immediately. It mayresult in a risk of overheating, possible burnsand even an explosion.

4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them outwith clear water and seek medical attention rightaway. It may result in loss of your eyesight.

5. Always cover the battery terminals with the bat-tery cover when the battery cartridge is notused.

6. Do not short the battery cartridge:

(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-ductive material.

(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-tainer with other metal objects such asnails, coins, etc.

(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water orrain.

A battery short can cause a large current flow,overheating, possible burns and even a break-down.

7. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge inlocations where the temperature may reach orexceed 50C (122F).

8. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if itis severely damaged or is completely worn out.The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.

9. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Tips for maintaining maximum battery life1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely

discharged.Always stop tool operation and charge the bat-tery cartridge when you notice less tool power.

2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.Overcharging shortens the battery service life.

3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-ture at 10C - 40C (50F - 104F). Let a hot bat-tery cartridge cool down before charging it.

4. Charge the Nickel Metal Hydride battery car-tridge when you do not use it for more than sixmonths.

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FUNCTIONALDESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge isremoved before adjusting or checking function on the tool.

Installing or removing battery cartridge

Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of the batterycartridge.

To remove the battery cartridge, pull out the set plate on the tool andgrasp both sides of the cartridge while withdrawing it from the tool.

To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridgewith the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Snap the set plateback into place. Be sure to close the set plate fully before using the toolto prevent the battery cartridge from accidentally falling out of the tool.

Switch action

CAUTION:

Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to seethat the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the OFF positionwhen released.

To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speed is increased byincreasing pressure on the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

Reversing switch action

This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of rotation. Move thelever to the position ( A side ) for clockwise rotation or the position ( Bside ) for counterclockwise rotation.

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 thetool.

Do not pull the switch trigger when the reversing switch lever is in theneutral position. If you pull the trigger forcibly, the switch may bedamaged.

Selecting the action mode

This tool employs an action mode changing knob. Select one of the threemodes suitable for your work needs by using this knob.

For rotation only, turn the knob so that the arrow on the knob points toward thesymbol on the tool body.

For hammering only, turn the knob so that the arrow on the knob points towardthe symbol on the tool body.

For rotation with hammering, turn the knob so that the arrow on the knobpoints toward the symbol on the tool body.

1. Set plate

2. Battery cartridge

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004207

1. Switch trigger

1

004209

1. Reversing switch

A

B

1

004211

1. Action mode changing knob

1

004212

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CAUTION:

The action mode changing knob may not be turned to your desired modemark when the tool is not running. In this case, pull the switch triggerhalf-way and turn the knob while the tool is running under no load at low

speed. Always set the knob fully to your desired mode mark. If you operate the

tool with the knob positioned half-way between the mode marks, the toolmay be damaged.

Torque limiter

The torque limiter will actuate when a certain torque level is reached. Themotor will disengage from the output shaft. When this happens, the bit will stopturning.

CAUTION:

As soon as the torque limiter actuates, switch off the tool immediately.

This will help prevent premature wear of the tool. Hole saws, core bits, diamond core bits, etc. cannot be used with this

tool. They tend to pinch or catch easily in the hole. This will cause thetorque limiter to actuate too frequently.

ASSEMBLYCAUTION:

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge isremoved before carrying out any work on the tool.

Bit grease

Coat the bit shank head beforehand with a small amount of bit grease (about0.5 - 1 g).This chuck lubrication assures smooth action and longer service life.

Installing or removing the bit

Clean the bit shank and apply bit grease before installing the bit.

1. Bit shank

2. Bit grease

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003150

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Insert the bit into the tool. Turn the bit and push it in until it engages.

If the bit cannot be pushed in, remove the bit. Pull the chuck cover down a cou-ple of times. Then insert the bit again. Turn the bit and push it in until itengages.

After installing, always make sure that the bit is securely held in place by trying

to pull it out.

To remove the bit, pull the chuck cover down all the way and pull the bit out.

Using cold chisel or bull point

When using optional cold chisel or bull point, proceed as follows.

1. Unplug the tool.

2. Remove the side grip from the tool.3. Set the action mode changing knob to rotation with hammering symbol.

4. Install the chisel on the tool. Refer to installing or removing the drill bitdescribed on the previous page.

5. Install the chisel adapter (optional accessory) on the tool so that thechisel is inserted through the chisel adapter.

6. Rotate the chisel so that the chisel faces toward the direction suitable foryour work. Then secure the chisel and chisel adapter to the tool usingthe clamp screw on the chisel adapter.

7. Set the action mode changing knob to hammering only. Now you canuse the chisel.

8. To remove the chisel, follow the installation procedures in reverse.

CAUTION:

Always use hammering only action when the chisel adapter is installedon the tool. If you use rotation with hammering or rotation only, amalfunction and damage to the tool will result.

1. Bit

2. Chuck cover

1

2

003158

1. Bit

2. Chuck cover

1

2

003163

1. Chisel adapter

2. Clamp screw

3. Chisel

1 2 3

003178

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Depth gauge

The depth gauge is convenient for drilling holes of uniform depth. Insert thedepth gauge into the hole in the grip base. Adjust the depth gauge to thedesired depth and then tighten the clamp screw to secure the depth gauge.

NOTE:

The depth gauge cannot be used at the position where the depth gaugestrikes against the gear housing.

Dust cup

Use the dust cup to prevent dust from falling over the tool and on yourselfwhen performing overhead drilling operations. Attach the dust cup to the bit asshown in the figure. The size of bits which the dust cup can be attached to is

as follows.

OPERATION Hammer drilling operationPosition the bit at the desired location for the hole, then pull the switch trigger.Do not force the tool. Light pressure gives best results. Keep the tool in posi-tion and prevent it from slipping away from the hole.

Do not apply more pressure when the hole becomes clogged with chips orparticles. Instead, run the tool at an idle, then remove the bit partially from thehole. By repeating this several times, the hole will be cleaned out and normaldrilling may be resumed.

CAUTION:

There is a tremendous and sudden twisting force exerted on the tool/bitat the time of hole break-through, when the hole becomes clogged withchips and particles, or when striking reinforcing rods embedded in theconcrete. Always use the side grip (auxiliary handle) and firmly hold thetool by both side grip and switch handle during operations. Failure to doso may result in the loss of control of the tool and potentially severeinjury.

Blow-out bulb (optional accessory)

After drilling the hole, use the blow-out bulb to clean the dust out of the hole.

1. Clamp screw

2. Depth gauge

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1. Dust cup

1

001300

Bit diameter

Dust cup 5 6 mm - 14.5 mm

Dust cup 9 12 mm - 16 mm

006406

1. Blow-out bulb

1

002449

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Drilling in wood or metal

Use the optional drill chuck assembly (consisting of drill chuck and chuckadapter assembly). When installing it, refer to Installing or removing drill bitdescribed on the previous page.

Set the action mode changing knob to rotation only.

You can drill up to 13 mm diameter in metal and up to 20 mm diameter inwood.

CAUTION:

Never use rotation with hammering when the drill chuck assembly isinstalled on the tool. The drill chuck assembly may be damaged.Also, the drill chuck will come off when reversing the tool.

MAINTENANCECAUTION:

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge isremoved before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, carbon brush inspec-tion and replacement, any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makitareplacement parts.

ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:

These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. Theuse of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory orattachment for its stated purpose.

If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita service center.

1. Drill chuck assembly

1

003219

SDS-Plus Carbide-tipped bits

Bull point

Cold chisel

Scaling chisel

Grooving chisel

Drill chuck S13

Chuck key S13

Bit grease

Depth gauge

Blow-out bulb

Dust cup

Safety goggles

Various type of makita genuine batteries andchargers

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