Makita 6823TP User manual

Drywall Screwdriver
Capacities
Self drilling screw Drywall screw
Model
6823TP
6824TP
6 mm (114") 5 mm (3116")
6825TP
-
MODEL 6823TP MODEL 6824TP MODEL 6825TP
Variable Speed I Reversing Variable Speed / Reversing Variable Speed
/ Reversing
No load speed Overall length Net weight
(RPM)
0 - 2,500 301
mm (11-7/8") 1.5 kg (3.4 Ibs)
0 - 4,500
290 mm (11-318") 1.4 kg(3.1 Ibs)
0 ~ 6,000
290 mm (11-3/8") 1.4 kg (3.1 Ibs)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Volts
(For All Tools)
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow
all instructions listed below, may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Total length of cord in feet
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6.5
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
WORK AREA
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to loose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
18 16 14 12
4.
5.
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7.
8.
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IO. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
11. Avoidaccidentalstarting. Be sure switchisoff beforepluggingin. Carryingtools
withyour finger onthe switchor plugging intools that havethe switchon invites
accidents.
12. Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a
key that
is left attached toa rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the tool
in unexpected situations.
14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
15. Useclampsor other practicalway tosecureand support the workpiece toa stable
platform. Holdingthe work by handor against your body
is unstable and may lead
to
loss of control.
16. Do notforce tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it is designed.
17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
18. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories,or storingthetool. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
19. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
20. Maintaintools with care. Keep cuttingtools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
tools,
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
21. Check for misalignment or bindingof moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
22. Useonly accessoriesthat are recommendedby the manufacturerfor your model.
Accessories thatmay besuitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used
on another tool.
SERVICE
23. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
24. When servicingatool, use only identicalreplacementparts. Follow instructions
inthe Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure
to follow Maintenance Instructionsmay create a risk of electric shock or injury.
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Specific Safety Rules
.
1. Holdtool by insulatedgripping surfaces when performingan operationwhere
the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact
with a
"live" wire
will also make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock
the operator.
Be sure no one is below when using the tool in high locations.
2. Always be sure you have a firm footing.
3. Hold the tool firmly.
4. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
5. Do not touch the bit or the workpieceimmediately after operation:they may
be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
The followingsshow the symbolsusedfor tool.
V ................................. volts
A ................................. amperes
Hz ................................. herts
kg ................................. kilograms
h
................................. hours
min
................................. minutes
S ................................. seconds
% ................................. alternatingcurrent
- direct current
____
.................................
n, ................................. no load speed
-
................................. alternatingor direct current
-
U ................................. Class 11 Construction
A ................................. splash-proofconstruction
bb ............................
watertightconstruction
... /min
@ ................................. numberof blow
................................ revolutionsor reciprocationper minute
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly
and returnsto the "OFF" positionwhen released.
This tool has
a reversing switch to change
the direction of rotation. Move the revers-
ing switch lever to the
A side for clockwise
rotation or the
B side for counterclockwise
rotation.
To start the tool, simply pull the trigger.
Tool speed is increasedby increasingpres-
sure on the trigger. Release the trigger to
stop. For continuous operation, pull the
trigger and then push in the
lock button.
To stop the tool from the locked position,
pull thetrigger fully, then releaseit.
Reversing switch lever
71 Switch trigger
NOTE:
Evenwith the switchon and motor running, the bitwill not rotate until you fit the point of
the bit in the screw headandapply forward pressureto engage the clutch.
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Hook
The hook is convenientfor temporary hangingthe tool. When using the hook, pull it out in
"A" direction and then push it in B direction to secure inplace.
When not usingthe hook, returnit back to its initial position by following the above proce-
dures in reverse.
A Hook
\-B
ASSEMBLY
Depth adjustment
The depth can be adjusted by turning the
locking sleeve. Turn it in
"A" direction for
less depth and in
"B" direction for more
depth. One full turn of the locking sleeve
equals 1.5mm(1/16")change in depth.
I
Locking sleeve
Adjust the lockingsleeve so that the distancebetweenthe tip of the locator and the screw
head is approximately 1 mm (3/64")as shown in Fig. A or B. Drive a trial screw intoyour
materialor
a pieceof duplicatematerial.If the depth is still not suitablefor the screw, con-
tinue adjustinguntilyou obtainthe properdepth setting.
Approx. 1 mm (3/64")
-1 I-
Locator A'
Fig. 1
Approx. 1 mm (3/64")
-I I-
Locator -
Fig. B
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Removing or installingbit
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before removing or installing
the
bit.
To remove the bit, first pull the locator out of the locking sleeve. Then grasp the bitwith a
pair of pliers and pull the bit out of the magnetic bit holder. Sometimes, it helps to wiggle
the bit withthe pliers as you pull.
To install the bit, push it firmly into the magnetic bit holder. Then install the locator by
pushing
it firmly back onto the locking sleeve
Lockingsleeve
I
Locator
Ll4L
Magnetic bit holder
OPERATION
Fit the screw on the point of the bit and
place the point of the screw on the surface
of the workpiece to be fastened. Apply
pressure to the tool and start it. Withdraw
the
tool as soon as the clutch cuts in. Then
releasethetrigger.
CAUTION:
*When fitting the screw onto the point of the bit, becareful not to push inon the screw.
If
the screw is pushed in, the clutch will engage and the screw will rotate suddenly. This
could damagea workpiece or cause an injury.
*Make sure that the bit is insertedstraight in the screw head, or the screw and/or bit may
bedamaged.
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unpluggedbefore attemptingto perform
inspectionor maintenance.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, carbon brush inspection and
replacement, any other maintenance
or adjustment should be performed by Makita
Authorizedor FactoryServiceCenters,always using Makita replacementparts.

ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this
manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons.
The accessoriesor attachments should be used only inthe proper and intended manner.
Phillipsinsertbit (1 0 per pkg.)
e53
Size I Part NO.
784212-0A
#3 1 784213-A
Magneticbitholder
6.35 - 60 Part No. 784807-9
6.35 - 76 Part No. 784801-1
B H
Locator
Part No. 151760-8
Reduced nose
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MAKITA LIMITEDONE YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Policy
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to
be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period
of ONE YEAR from the date of
original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE
tool, freight prepaid, to one
of Makita’s Factory or Authorized ServiceCenters. If inspection shows
the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material, Makita
will repair (or at our option,
replace) without charge.
ThisWarranty does not apply where:
0 repairs have been made or attempted by others:
0 repairs are required because of normal wear and tear:
0 The tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained ;
0 alterationshave been made to the tool.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM THE SALEOR USE OFTHE PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER
APPLIESBOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OFTHIS WARRANTY.
MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED
WARRANTIES
OF “MERCHANTABILITY” AND “FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE,”
AFTER THE ONE-YEAR TERM
OF THISWARRANTY.
This Warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidentalor consequential
damages,
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states do not allow
limitation on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above Limitation may not apply to you.
Makita Corporation
3-11 -8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi
446-8502 Japan
884242 - 064
PRINTED IN JAPAN
1999 - 3 - N