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 (Fig. 7)
Use only bits that has inserting portion shown in the figure.
For European and North & South American countries, Australia and New Zealand
A=12 mm | Use only these type of bit. Follow the |
B=9 mm | procedure (1). |
| (Note) |
For other countries | |
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A=17 mm | To install these types of bits, follow the |
B=14 mm | procedure (1). |
| (Note) Makita bits are these types. |
A=12 mm | To install these types of bits, follow the |
B=9 mm | procedure (2). |
| (Note) |
| the bit. |
1.To install the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the arrow and insert the bit into the sleeve as far as it will go. Then release the sleeve to secure the bit. (Fig. 8)
2.To install the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the arrow and insert the
release the sleeve to secure the bit. (Fig. 9)
To remove the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the arrow and pull the bit out firmly.
NOTE:
•If the bit is not inserted deep enough into the sleeve, the sleeve will not return to its original position and the bit will not be secured. In this case, try
OPERATION
CAUTION:
• Always insert the battery cartridge all the way until it locks in place. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you.
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the grip and the other hand on the bottom of the battery cartridge to control the twisting action.
Screwdriving operation (Fig. 10)
CAUTION:
•Adjust the adjusting ring to the proper torque level for your work.
Place the point of the driver bit in the screw head and apply pressure to the tool. Start the tool slowly and then increase the speed gradually. Release the switch trigger as soon as the clutch cuts in.
CAUTION:
•Make sure that the driver bit is inserted straight in the screw head, or the screw and/or bit may be damaged.
NOTE:
•When driving wood screws, predrill pilot holes to make driving easier and to prevent splitting of the workpiece. See the chart.
Nominal diameter of wood | Recommended size of pilot |
screw (mm) | hole (mm) |
3.1 | 2.0 - 2.2 |
3.5 | 2.2 - 2.5 |
3.8 | 2.5 - 2.8 |
4.5 | 2.9 - 3.2 |
4.8 | 3.1 - 3.4 |
5.1 | 3.3 - 3.6 |
5.5 | 3.7 - 3.9 |
5.8 | 4.0 - 4.2 |
6.1 | 4.2 - 4.4 |
Drilling operation
First, turn the adjusting ring so that the pointer points to the 
marking. Then proceed as follows.
Drilling in wood
When drilling 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 into the workpiece.
Drilling in metal
To prevent the bit from slipping when starting a hole, make an indentation with a
Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions are iron and brass which should be drilled dry.
CAUTION:
•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 force exerted on the tool/bit at the time of hole break through. 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
•If the tool is operated continuously until the battery cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for 15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.
Using the tool as a hand screwdriver (Fig. 11)
Switch off the tool.
Move the lock button to the locked position A. Turn the tool.
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