Makita M8700 User manual

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DOUBLE INSULATION
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
Rotary Hammer
M8700
015488

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model M8700
Concrete 22 mm
Core bit 54 mm
Diamond core bit (dry type) 65 mm
Steel 13 mm
Capacities
Wood 32 mm
No load speed (min-1) 0 - 1,100
Blows per minute 0 - 4,350
Overall length 362 mm
Net weight 2.5 kg
Safety class /II
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
• Specifications may differ from country to country.
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
END201-7
Symbols
The following show the symbols used for the equipment.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
･Read instruction manual.
･DOUBLE INSULATION
･Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment
together with household waste material!
In observance of the European Directive,
on Waste Electric and Electronic
Equipment and its implementation in
accordance with national law, electric
equipment that have reached the end of
their life must be collected separately
and returned to an environmentally
compatible recycling facility.
ENE042-1
Intended use
The tool is intended for hammer drilling and drilling in
brick, concrete and stone.
It is also suitable for drilling without impact in wood, metal,
ceramic and plastic.
ENF002-2
Power supply
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can
only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They are
double-insulated and can, therefore, also be used from
sockets without earth wire.
ENG905-1
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN60745:
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 90 dB (A)
Sound power level (LWA) : 101 dB (A)
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB (A)
Wear ear protection
ENG900-1
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined
according to EN60745:
Work mode : hammer drilling into concrete
Vibration emission (ah,HD) : 15.5 m/s2
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2
Work mode: drilling into metal
Vibration emission (ah,D) : 3.0 m/s2
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2
ENG901-1
• The declared vibration emission value has been
measured in accordance with the standard test method
and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
• The declared vibration emission value may also be
used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING:
• The vibration emission during actual use of the power
tool can differ from the declared emission value
depending on the ways in which the tool is used.
• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the
operator that are based on an estimation of
exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking
account of all parts of the operating cycle such as
the times when the tool is switched off and when it
is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

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ENH101-18
For European countries only
EC Declaration of Conformity
Makita declares that the following Machine(s):
Designation of Machine:
Rotary Hammer
Model No./ Type: M8700
Conforms to the following European Directives:
2006/42/EC
They are manufactured in accordance with the following
standard or standardized documents:
EN60745
The technical file in accordance with 2006/42/EC is
available from:
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
1.12.2014
000331
Yasushi Fukaya
Director
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
GEA005-3
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Electrical safety
4. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
5. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
8. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
9. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
10. Use of power supply via a RCD with a rated
residual current of 30 mA or less is always
recommended.
Personal safety
11.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
12. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
13. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
14. 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.
15. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
16.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
17. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used.

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Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
Power tool use and care
18. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
19. Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
20. Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
21. Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
22. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
23. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
24. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the power
tool for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
25. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
26. Follow instruction for lubricating and
changing accessories.
27. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
GEB007-7
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 gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
4. Wear a hard hat (safety helmet), safety glasses
and/or face shield. Ordinary eye or sun
glasses are NOT safety glasses. It is also
highly recommended that you wear a dust
mask and thickly padded gloves.
5. Be sure the bit is secured in place before
operation.
6. Under normal operation, the tool is designed
to produce vibration. The screws can come
loose easily, causing a breakdown or accident.
Check tightness of screws carefully before
operation.
7. In cold weather or when the tool has not been
used for a long time, let the tool warm up for a
while by operating it under no load. This will
loosen 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 in
high 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 tool
only when hand-held.
12. Do not point the tool at any one in the area
when operating. The bit could fly out and
injure someone seriously.
13. Do not touch the bit or parts close to the bit
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
14. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Switch action
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015489
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
• Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease of
operator comfort during extended use. Apply
caution when locking tool in "ON" position and
maintain firm grasp on tool.
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. For continuous
operation, pull the switch trigger, push in the lock button
and then release the switch trigger. To stop the tool from
the locked position, pull the switch trigger fully, then
release it.
Reversing switch action
A
B
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012280
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.
• If the switch trigger can not be depressed, check to
see that the reversing switch is fully set to
position (A side) or (B side).
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of
rotation. Move the reversing switch lever to the position
(A side) for clockwise rotation or the position (B side)
for counterclockwise rotation.
Selecting the action mode
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012281
This tool employs an action mode changing knob. Select
one of the two modes suitable for your work needs by
using this knob.
For rotation only, turn the knob so that the arrow on the
knob points toward the symbol on the tool body.
For rotation with hammering, turn the knob so that the
arrow on the knob points toward the symbol on the tool
body.
CAUTION:
• Always set the knob fully to your desired mode
symbol. If you operate the tool with the knob
positioned halfway between the mode symbols, the
tool may be damaged.
• Use the knob after the tool comes to a complete
stop.
Torque limiter
The torque limiter will actuate when a certain torque level
is reached. The motor will disengage from the output
shaft. When this happens, the bit will stop turning.
CAUTION:
• As soon as the torque limiter actuates, switch off
the tool immediately. This will help prevent
premature wear of the tool.
• Bits such as hole saw, which tend to pinch or catch
easily in the hole, are not appropriate for this tool.
This is because they will cause the torque limiter to
actuate too frequently.
1. Action mode
changing knob
2. Rotation only
3. Rotation with
hammering
1. Reversing
switch lever
1. Switch trigger
2. Lock button

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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Side grip (auxiliary handle)
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012283
CAUTION:
• Always use the side grip to ensure operating safety.
Install the side grip so that the protrusions on the grip fit
in between the grooves on the tool barrel. Then tighten
the thumb screw to fix the grip at the desired position. It
may be swung 360° so as to be secured at any position.
Bit grease
Coat the bit shank head beforehand with a small amount
of bit grease (about 0.5 - 1 g).
This chuck lubrication assures smooth action and longer
service life.
Installing or removing the bit
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003150
Clean the bit shank and apply bit grease before installing
the bit.
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015490
Insert the bit into the tool. Turn the bit and push it in until it
engages.
After installing, always make sure that the bit is securely
held in place by trying to pull it out.
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012285
To remove the bit, pull the chuck cover down all the way
and pull the bit out.
Depth gauge
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012286
The depth gauge is convenient for drilling holes of uniform depth.
Loosen the thumb screw and adjust the depth gauge to the
desired depth. After adjusting, tighten the thumb screw firmly.
NOTE:
• The depth gauge cannot be used at the position
where the depth gauge strikes against the gear
housing/motor housing.
OPERATION
Always use the side grip (auxiliary handle) and firmly hold the
tool by both side grip and switch handle during operations.
Hammer drilling operation
015491
Set the action mode changing knob to the symbol.
Position 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 position and
prevent it from slipping away from the hole.
1. Thumb screw
2. Depth gauge
1. Bit
2. Chuck cover
1. Bit
1. Bit shank
2. Bit grease
1. Thumb screw
2. Protrusions
3. Grooves

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Do not apply more pressure when the hole becomes
clogged with chips or particles. Instead, run the tool at an
idle, then remove the bit partially from the hole. By
repeating this several times, the hole will be cleaned out
and normal drilling may be resumed.
Set the action mode changing knob to the symbol.
CAUTION:
• There is a tremendous and sudden twisting force
exerted on the tool/bit at the time of hole
break-through, when the hole becomes clogged
with chips and particles, or when striking reinforcing
rods embedded in the concrete. Always use the
side grip (auxiliary handle) and firmly hold the tool
by both side grip and switch handle during
operations. Failure to do so may result in the loss of
control of the tool and potentially severe injury.
NOTE:
Eccentricity in the bit rotation may occur while operating
the tool with no load. The tool automatically centers itself
during operation. This does not affect the drilling
precision.
Drilling in wood or metal
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012293
Use the optional drill chuck assembly. When installing it,
refer to the section "Installing or removing the bit".
CAUTION:
• 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.
• Pressing excessively on the tool will not speed up the
drilling. In fact, this excessive pressure will only serve
to damage the tip of your bit, decrease the tool
performance and shorten the service life of the tool.
• There is a tremendous twisting force exerted on the
tool/bit at the time of hole breakthrough. Hold the
tool firmly and exert care when the bit begins to
break through the workpiece.
• A stuck bit can be removed simply by setting the
reversing switch to reverse rotation in order to back
out. However, the tool may back out abruptly if you
do not hold it firmly.
• Always secure small workpieces in a vise or similar
hold-down device.
Diamond core drilling
When performing diamond core drilling operations,
always set the change lever to the position to use
"rotation only" action.
CAUTION:
• If performing diamond core drilling operations using
"rotation with hammering" action, the diamond core
bit may be damaged.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts.
1. Chuck adapter
2. Keyless drill
chuck

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