Makita Power Hammer HM1500B User Manual

Demolition Hammer  
MODEL HM1500B  
002883  
DOUBLE  
INSULATION  
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.  
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6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet  
conditions. Water entering a power tool will  
increase the risk of electric shock.  
Tool Use and Care  
15. Use clamps or other practical way to  
secure and support the workpiece to a  
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or  
against your body is unstable and may lead  
to loss of control.  
7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord  
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an  
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,  
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace  
damaged cords immediately. Damaged  
cords increase the risk of electric shock.  
16. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for  
your application. The correct tool will do the  
job better and safer at the rate for which it is  
designed.  
8. When operating a power tool outside, use  
an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A”  
or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor  
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.  
17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it  
on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled  
with the switch is dangerous and must be  
repaired.  
Personal Safety  
9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and  
use common sense when operating a  
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or  
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or  
medication. A moment of inattention while  
operating power tools may result in serious  
personal injury.  
18. Disconnect the plug from the power  
source before making any adjustments,  
changing accessories, or storing the tool.  
Such preventive safety measures reduce the  
risk of starting the tool accidentally.  
19. Store idle tools out of reach of children  
and other untrained persons. Tools are  
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
10. Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-  
ing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep  
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from  
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long  
hair can be caught in moving parts.  
20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting  
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained  
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely  
to bind and are easier to control.  
11. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch  
is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with  
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools  
that have the switch on invites accidents.  
21. Check for 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.  
12. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches  
before turning the tool on. A wrench or a  
key that is left attached to a rotating part of  
the tool may result in personal injury.  
22. Use only accessories that are recom-  
mended by the manufacturer for your  
model. Accessories that may be suitable for  
one tool, may become hazardous when used  
on another tool.  
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing  
and balance at all times. Proper footing and  
balance enables better control of the tool in  
unexpected situations.  
SERVICE  
14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye  
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety  
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must  
be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary  
eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection.  
23. Tool service must be performed only by  
qualified repair personnel. Service or main-  
tenance performed by unqualified personnel  
could result in a risk of injury.  
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24. When servicing a tool, use only identical  
replacement parts. Follow instructions in  
the Maintenance section of this manual.  
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow  
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of  
electric shock or injury.  
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.  
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your  
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of  
power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and  
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage num-  
ber, the heavier the cord.  
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord  
Volts  
120 V  
Total length of cord in feet  
Ampere Rating  
25 ft.  
50 ft.  
100 ft.  
150 ft.  
More Than  
Not More Than  
AWG  
0
6
10  
12  
6
18  
18  
16  
14  
16  
16  
16  
12  
16  
14  
14  
14  
12  
12  
10  
12  
16  
Not Recommended  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
USB009-2  
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from  
repeated use) replace strict adherence to hammer safety rules.  
If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer seri-  
ous personal injury.  
1. Hold tools by insulated gripping surfaces  
when performing an operation where the  
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or  
its own cord. Contact with a livewire will  
make exposed metal parts of the tool live”  
and shock the operator.  
is also highly recommended that you wear  
a dust mask and thickly padded gloves.  
4. Be sure the bit is secured in place before  
operation.  
5. 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.  
2. Wear ear protectors when using the tool  
for extended periods. Prolonged exposure  
to high intensity noise can cause hearing  
loss.  
6. 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 lubrica-  
3. Wear a hard hat (safety helmet), safety  
glasses and/or face shield. Ordinary eye  
or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses. It  
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tion. Without proper warm-up, hammering  
operation is difficult.  
11. Do not point the tool at any one in the area  
when operating. The bit could fly out and  
injure someone seriously.  
7. Always be sure you have a firm footing.  
Be sure no one is below when using the  
tool in high locations.  
12. Do not touch the bit or parts close to the  
bit immediately after operation; they may  
be extremely hot and could burn your  
skin.  
8. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.  
9. Keep hands away from moving parts.  
13. Some material contains chemicals which  
may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust  
inhalation and skin contact. Follow mate-  
rial supplier safety data.  
10. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the  
tool only when hand-held.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING:  
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.  
002891  
Switch action  
CAUTION:  
1
2
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 ONposition for ease of  
operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution  
when locking tool in ONposition and maintain firm  
grasp on tool.  
1. Lock button  
2. Switch trigger  
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release the  
switch trigger to stop.  
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and then  
push in the lock button.  
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch trig-  
ger fully, then release it.  
ASSEMBLY  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and  
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.  
002909  
Side handle (auxiliary handle)  
1
The side handle can be secured in any position. Loosen the  
nut and swing the side handle to the desired position. Then  
tighten the nut firmly to secure the side handle. If the set bolt  
turns together with the nut when you turn the nut, set the set  
bolt so that the projecting portion of the side handle is fitted  
into the notch in the bolt head.  
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2
3
4
1. Projecting portion of side handle  
2. Notch in set bolt  
3. Set bolt  
4. Nut  
5. Side handle  
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002928  
Installing or removing the bit  
1
2
This tool accepts bits either with or without a collar on its  
shank.  
To install the bit, follow either procedure (1) or (2) described  
below.  
(1) For bits with a collar  
002934  
1. Bit with collar  
1
2
2. Bit without coller  
3
4
5
Fig.(1)  
1. Bit  
2. Tool retainer  
3. Tool holder  
4. When the bit is inserted  
5. When the bit is retained  
Pivot the tool retainer back and slightly downward. Insert  
the bit into the tool holder as far as it will go. To securely  
retain the bit, return the tool retainer to its original posi-  
tion.  
CAUTION:  
Always assure that the bit is securely retained by  
attempting to pull the bit out of the tool holder after  
completing the above procedure.  
(2) For bits without a collar  
002935  
1
2
3
5
4
Fig.(2)  
1. Notched portion  
3. Cylinder  
2. Tool retainer shaft  
4. When the bit is inserted  
5. When the bit is retained  
Pivot the tool retainer back and slightly downward. With  
the notched portion of the bit facing the tool retainer  
shaft, insert the bit into the tool holder as far as it will go.  
Then pivot the tool retainer further downward toward the  
cylinder to securely retain the bit.  
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CAUTION:  
Always assure that the bit is securely retained by  
attempting to pull the bit out of the tool holder after  
completing the above procedure.  
The bit without a collar cannot be retained by the method  
shown in Fig.(1).  
To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in reverse.  
OPERATION  
Chipping/Scaling/Demolition  
Hold the tool firmly with both hands. Turn the tool on and  
apply slight pressure on the tool so that the tool will not  
bounce around, uncontrolled. Pressing very hard on the tool  
will not increase the efficiency.  
MAINTENANCE  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and  
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or  
maintenance.  
001146  
Replacing carbon brushes  
When the resin insulating tip inside the carbon brush is  
exposed to contact the commutator, it will automatically shut  
off the motor. When this occurs, both carbon brushes should  
be replaced. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip  
in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at  
the same time. Use only identical carbon brushes.  
2
3
1
1. Commutator  
2. Insulating tip  
3. Carbon brush  
002957  
Use a screwdriver to remove the holder cap plates.  
1
2
1. Screwdriver  
2. Holder cap plate  
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002958  
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out  
the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure  
the brush holder caps.  
1
2
1. Screwdriver  
2. Brush holder cap  
002972  
Lubrication  
1
This tool requires no hourly or daily lubrication because it  
has a grease-packed lubrication system. It should be relubri-  
cated after every 6 months of operation. Send the complete  
tool to Makita Authorized or Factory Service Center for this  
lubrication service. However, if circumstances require that  
you should lubricate it by yourself, proceed as follows.  
2
1. Screwdriver  
2. Plate 50  
First, switch off and unplug the tool.  
002973  
Remove the plate 50 using a screwdriver, then replenish with  
fresh grease (60 g; 2 oz). Use only Makita genuine hammer  
grease (optional accessory). Filling with more than the speci-  
fied amount of grease (approx. 60 g; 2 oz) can cause faulty  
hammering action or tool failure. Fill only with the specified  
amount of grease.  
1
Reinstall the plate 50 and secure with the screws.  
1. Hammer grease  
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any  
other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by  
Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using  
Makita replacement parts.  
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ACCESSORIES  
CAUTION:  
These accessories or attachments are recommended for  
use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The  
use of any other accessories or attachments might  
present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory  
or attachment for its stated purpose.  
If you need any assistance for more details regarding these  
accessories, ask your local Makita service center.  
Bull point  
Cold chisel  
Scaling chisel  
Clay spade  
Rammer  
Safety goggles  
Hammer grease  
Hex wrench  
Steel carrying case  
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without proper  
postage.  
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WARNING  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other  
construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California  
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples  
of these chemicals are:  
lead from lead-based paints,  
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and  
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this  
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well  
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those  
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY  
Warranty Policy  
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of  
defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.  
Should any trouble develop during this one year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of  
Makitas Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective  
workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our option, replace) without charge.  
This Warranty does not apply where:  
repairs have been made or attempted by others:  
repairs are required because of normal wear and tear:  
the tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained:  
alterations have been made to the tool.  
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING  
AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.  
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warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.  
Makita Corporation  
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