Page 2 - SPECIFICATIONS; GENERAL SAFETY RULES; Read and understand all instructions.; Failure to follow all
2 SPECIFICATIONS • Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. • Specifications may differ from country to country. GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA003-1 (FOR All BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed bel...
Page 3 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci-dents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosiveatmospheres, such as in the presence offlammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dustor...
Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
4 small metal objects that can make a con-nection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together maycause sparks, burns, or a fire. 18. Maintain tools with care. Keep cuttingtools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely tobind and are...
Page 10 - Speed change
10 Switch action CAUTION: • Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,always check to see that the switch trigger actuatesproperly and returns to the “OFF” position whenreleased. To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speed isincreased by increasing pressure on the switch...
Page 11 - Adjusting the fastening torque; ASSEMBLY
11 lever positioned halfway between the “I” side and “II”side, the tool may be damaged. • Do not use the speed change lever while the tool isrunning. The tool may be damaged. Adjusting the fastening torque The fastening torque can be adjusted in 17 steps by turningthe adjusting ring so that its grad...
Page 12 - OPERATION; Screwdriving operation
12 Installing or removing driver bit or drill bit Hold the ring and turn the sleeve counterclockwise to openthe chuck jaws. Place the bit in the chuck as far as it will go.Hold the ring firmly and turn the sleeve clockwise to tightenthe chuck.To remove the bit, hold the ring and turn the sleeve coun...
Page 13 - Drilling operation
13 • When driving wood screws, predrill pilot holes to makedriving easier and to prevent splitting of the workpiece.See the chart. • If the tool is operated continuously until the batterycartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for 15minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery. Drilling o...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; Replacing carbon brushes
14 However, the tool may back out abruptly if you do nothold it firmly. • Always secure small workpieces in a vise or similar hold-down device. • If the tool is operated continuously until the batterycartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for 15minutes before proceeding with a fresh batter...
Page 15 - Recycling the Battery; ACCESSORIES
15 EN0001-1 Recycling the Battery The only way to dispose of a Makita battery is to recycle it.The law prohibits any other method of disposal. To recycle the battery: 1. Remove the battery from the tool. 2. a) Take the battery to your nearest Makita Factory Ser-vice Center or b) Take the battery to ...
Page 16 - Memo
Page 18 - MAIL THIS PORTION; Your answers to the following questions are appreciated.; Please return this portion by facsimile or mail.
18 1. This product was purchased from: Home Center Hardware/Lumber Store Tool Distributor Industrial Supply Construction Supply Other ( ) 3. How did you learn about this product: Magazine From Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog Radio Exhibition From Friend Previous Usage Other ( ) 2. Use of the ...
Page 19 - FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS; RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS
19 FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKITA RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS ARIZONA 3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2850 CALIFORNIA 41850 Christy St. Fremont, CA 94538-5107 (510) 657-9881 14930 Northam St. La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 (714) 522-8088 1970 Fulton Avenue Sacrame...
Page 20 - WARNING; MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY; Warranty Policy; Makita Corporation of America
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and otherconstruction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Californiato cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examplesof these chemicals are:• lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline sili...