TOOL ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug tool before attaching or removing accessories or making adjustments. Use only specifically recommended accessories. Others may be hazardous.
WARNING
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 for- ward 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 depth gauge rod.
3.Release the clamping lever.
Fig. 1
Drilling Depth
Installing Drill Bits and Chisels 
NOTE: 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 overloading 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 possible 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.
Fig. 23
Release collar 
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands away from the bit and all mov- ing parts. Always wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields.
Selecting Action
MILWAUKEE Rotary Hammers have three settings: drill only, rotary hammer, and ham- mer only.
Fig. 3
1.For drilling, turn the selector lever so the arrow on the lever points to the twist drill symbol .
2.For rotary hammering, turn the selector lever so the arrow points to the hammer
and twist drill symbol .
3.For hammering only, turn the selector lever so the arrow points to the hammer symbol .
4.To freely rotate the bit to the desired angle for chiseling only, turn the selector lever so the arrow points to the symbol O. Then, follow step 3.
Using the Control Switch
The control switch may be set to two posi- tions: forward and reverse. Due to a lockout mechanism, the control switch can only be adjusted when the trigger is not pulled. Al- ways allow the motor to come to a complete stop before using the control switch.
Fig. 4
Forward
Reverse
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 pressure on the trigger. The further the trigger is pulled, the greater the speed.
3.To stop the tool, release the trigger. Make sure the tool comes to a complete stop before laying the tool down.
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