Reversing switch action

(Fig.5 for DP4700 & Fig. 6 for 6402)

CAUTION:
•Alwayscheck the direction of rotation before drilling.
•Use the reversing switch only after the machine
comesto a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotationbefore the machine stops may damage the
machine.
This machine has a reversing switch to change the
direction of rotation. Move the reversing switch lever
to the position (DP4700)/the ‘‘FWD’’ position
(6402) for clockwise rotation or the position
(DP4700) /the ‘‘REV’’ position (6402) for counter-
clockwiserotation.

Drilling operation

•Drillingin wood
Whendrilling in wood, the best results are obtained
with wood drills equipped with a guide screw.The
guide screw makes drilling easier by pulling the bit
intothe workpiece.
•Drillingin metal
Toprevent the bit from slipping when starting a hole,
makean indentation with a center-punch and ham-
merat the point to be drilled. Place the point of the
bitin the indentation and start drilling.
Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The
exceptions are iron and brass which should be
drilleddry.
CAUTION:
•Pressingexcessively on the machine will not speed
up the drilling. In fact, this excessive pressure will
only serve to damage the tip of your bit, decrease
the machine performance and shorten the service
lifeof the machine.
•There is a tremendous force exerted on the
machine/bit at the time of hole breakthrough. Hold
the machine firmly and exert care when the bit
beginsto break through the workpiece.
•A stuck bit can be removed simply by setting the
reversingswitch to reverse rotation in order to back
out.However, the machine may back out abruptly if
youdo not hold it firmly.
•Alwayssecure small workpieces in a vise or similar
hold-downdevice.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the machine is switched offand
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
machine.
To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs,
maintenance or adjustment should be carried out by
MakitaAuthorized Service Center.
GUARANTEE
We guarantee Makita machines in accordance with
statutory/country-specificregulations. Damage attrib-
utableto normal wear and tear, overload or improper
handlingwill be excluded from the guarantee. In case
ofcomplaint, please send the machine, undismantled,
with the enclosed GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE, to
yourdealer or the Makita Service Center.
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DP4700/6402 (Eng) (’96. 5. 15)