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OPERATION
CAUTION: Always insert the battery cartridge
all the way until it locks in place. If you can see the
redindicatorontheuppersideofthebutton,itisnot
locked completely. Insert it fully until the red indicator
cannotbeseen.Ifnot,itmayaccidentallyfalloutof
thetool,causinginjurytoyouorsomeonearound
you.
CAUTION: When the speed comes down
extremely, reduce the load or stop the tool to
avoid the tool damage.
Alwaysusethesidegrip(auxiliaryhandle)andrmly
holdthetoolbybothsidegripandswitchhandleduring
operations. Failure to do so may result in the loss of
controlofthetoolandpotentiallysevereinjury.
►Fig.15
Screwdriving operation
CAUTION: Adjust the adjusting ring to the
proper torque level for your work.
CAUTION: Make sure that the driver bit is
inserted straight in the screw head, or the screw
and/or driver bit may be damaged.
First, turn the action mode changing ring so that the
arrowonthetoolbodypointstothe marking.
Placethepointofthedriverbitinthescrewheadand
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.
NOTE: When driving wood screw, pre-drill a pilot hole
2/3thediameterofthescrew.Itmakesdrivingeasier
and prevents splitting of the workpiece.
Hammer drilling operation
CAUTION: There is a tremendous and sud-
den twisting force exerted on the tool/drill bit
at the time of hole breakthrough, when the hole
becomes clogged with chips and particles, or
when striking reinforcing rods embedded in the
concrete.
First, turn the action mode changing ring so that the
arrowonthetoolbodypointstothe marking. The
adjustingringcanbealignedinanytorquelevelsfor
this operation.
Besuretouseatungsten-carbidetippeddrillbit.
Positionthedrillbitatthedesiredlocationforthehole,
then pull the switch trigger. Do not force the tool. Light
pressuregivesbestresults.Keepthetoolinposition
and prevent it from slipping away from the hole.
Donotapplymorepressurewhentheholebecomes
clogged with chips or particles. Instead, run the tool at
anidle,thenremovethedrillbitpartiallyfromthehole.
Byrepeatingthisseveraltimes,theholewillbecleaned
outandnormaldrillingmayberesumed.
Blow-out bulb
Optional accessory
►Fig.16: 1.Blow-outbulb
Afterdrillingthehole,usetheblow-outbulbtocleanthe
dust out of the hole.
Drilling operation
First, turn the action mode changing ring so that the arrow
points to the marking. Then proceed as follows.
Drilling in wood
Whendrillinginwood,thebestresultsareobtainedwithwood
drills equipped with a guide screw. The guide screw makes
drillingeasierbypullingthedrillbitintotheworkpiece.
Drilling in metal
Topreventthedrillbitfromslippingwhenstartinga
hole, make an indentation with a center-punch and
hammeratthepointtobedrilled.Placethepointofthe
drillbitintheindentationandstartdrilling.
Useacuttinglubricantwhendrillingmetals.Theexcep-
tionsareironandbrasswhichshouldbedrilleddry.
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 drill
bit,decreasethetoolperformanceandshortenthe
service life of the tool.
CAUTION: Hold the tool rmly and exert care
when the drill bit begins to break through the
workpiece. There is a tremendous force exerted on
thetool/drillbitatthetimeofholebreakthrough.
CAUTION: A stuck drill 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 rmly.
CAUTION: Always secure workpieces in a
vise or similar hold-down device.
CAUTION: 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.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
TomaintainproductSAFETYandRELIABILITY,repairs,carbon
brushinspectionandreplacement,anyothermaintenanceor
adjustmentshouldbeperformedbyMakitaAuthorizedorFactory
Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.