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 USA003-2 (FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed bel...
Page 3 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Work Area; Electrical Safety
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 - SERVICE; SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
4 18. Maintain tools with care. Keep cuttingtools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely tobind and are easier to control. 19. Check for misalignment or binding ofmoving parts, breakage of parts, and anyother condition that may affect the tool’soperation. ...
Page 9 - Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
9 NOTE: • The battery charger is for charging Makita batterycartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for othermanufacturer’s batteries. • When you charge a new battery cartridge or a batterycartridge which has not been used for a long period oftime, it may not accept a full charge. This is a no...
Page 10 - Reversing switch action
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 - ASSEMBLY; Selecting correct socket
11 ASSEMBLY CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before carrying out anywork on the tool. Selecting correct socket Always use the correct size socket for bolts and nuts. Anincorrect size socket will result in inaccurate and inconsistentfastening...
Page 12 - OPERATION
12 OPERATION The proper fastening torque may differ depending upon thekind or size of the bolt, the material of the workpiece to befastened, etc. The relation between fastening torque and fas-tening time is shown in the figures. Hold the tool firmly and place the socket over the bolt or nut.Turn the...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE; Replacing carbon brushes
13 4. The use of the universal joint or the extension bar some- what reduces the fastening force of the impact wrench.Compensate by fastening for a longer period of time. 5. The manner of holding the tool or the material of driving position to be fastened will affect the torque. 6. Operating the too...
Page 14 - Recycling the Battery; ACCESSORIES
14 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 your near...
Page 15 - 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
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...