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Makita FYI - Bill Holt - 12-07-2020
I'm probably the only guy who did not know this..............Be sure the speed switch is FULLY engaged!!!!!!!!!!!!
Several weeks ago I tried to use my Makita 18V hammer drill but the clutch to the chuck was stripped (so it sounded). I found an almost new hammer drill on eBay for an excelent price. Had some time on my hands, so I drove 33 minutes to the new Makita Service Center, Dallas. When I described the problem, he said "check the speed switch". Sure enough, it was not FULLY engaged.
Oh well, now I have two.
RE: Makita FYI - iclark - 12-07-2020
That sound like important info to know.
Naive question: how can a speed switch not be fully engaged?
RE: Makita FYI - Stwood_ - 12-07-2020
Because you haven't pushed it far enough?
RE: Makita FYI - Cabinet Monkey - 12-07-2020
or it slipped out when it was dropped ?