Switch Action; Reversing Switch Action; Electric Brake; Speed Change - Makita 6017D Instruction Manual

Do not use force when inserting the
•
battery cartridge. If the cartridge does
not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.

Switch action

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CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge
•
into the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
For model 6017D
To start the tool, simply pull the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
For model 6018D and 6019D
To start the tool, simply pull the switch
trigger. Tool speed
increasing pressure on the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.

Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric brake.
If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop
after switch trigger release, have tool
serviced at a Makita service center.
1. Switch trigger
is increased by

Reversing switch action

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This tool has a reversing switch to change
the direction of rotation. Move the reversing
switch lever to the A side for clockwise
rotation or the B side for counterclockwise
rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the
neutral position, the switch trigger cannot
be pulled.
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of rotation
•
before operation.
Use the reversing switch only after the
•
tool comes
Changing the direction of rotation
before the tool stops may damage the
tool.
When not operating the tool, always set
•
the reversing switch lever to the neutral
position.

Speed change

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To change the speed, first switch off the tool
and then slide the speed change lever to
the "II" side for high speed or "I" side for low
speed. Be sure that the speed change lever
is set to the correct position before
operation. Use the right speed for your job.
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1. Reversing switch
lever
2. Switch trigger
A
2
to a complete
1. Low speed
2
2. High speed
3. Speed change
lever
3
stop.