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•Do not use force when inserting the battery car-
tridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.

Switch action

CAUTION:
•Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the “OFF” position when
released.
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.

Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger
release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center.

Lighting up the front lamp

CAUTION:
•Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
NOTE:
•Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.

Reversing switch action

This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of
rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A
side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for counter-
clockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,
the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
CAUTION:
•Always check the direction of rotation before opera-
tion.
•Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
to a complete stop. Changing the direction of rota-
tion before the tool stops may damage the tool.
•When not operating the tool, always set the revers-
ing switch lever to the neutral position.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.

Installing or removing driver bit or socket bit

Use only the driver bit or socket bit shown in the figure.
Do not use any other driver bit or socket bit.
1. Switch trigger
1. Lamp
1
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1
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1. Reversing
switch lever
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AB
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12 mm

(15/32”)

9 mm
(3/8”)
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