Maintenance - Makita 8414D Instruction Manual

Be sure to use a tungsten-carbide tipped bit.
Position the bit at the desired location for the hole, then
pull the switch trigger. Do not force the tool. Light
pressure gives best results. Keep the tool in position and
prevent it from slipping away from the hole.
Do not apply more pressure when the hole becomes
clogged with chips or particles. Instead, run the tool at
an idle, then remove the bit partially from the hole. By
repeating this several times, the hole will be cleaned out
and normal drilling may be resumed.
Blow-out bulb (optional accessory)
After drilling the hole, use the blow-out bulb to clean the
dust out of the hole.
Screwdriving operation
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First, slide the action mode change lever so that it points
to the marking. Adjust the adjusting ring to the proper
torque level for your work. Then proceed as follows.
Place the point of the driver bit in the screw head and
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:
Make sure that the driver bit is inserted straight in
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the screw head, or the screw and/or bit may be
damaged.
When driving wood screws, predrill pilot holes to
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make driving easier and to prevent splitting of the
workpiece. See the chart.
Nominal diameter of wood screw
(mm)
3.1
3.5
3.8
4.5
4.8
5.1
5.5
5.8
6.1
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NOTE:
If the tool is operated continuously until the battery
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cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for
15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.
Drilling operation
CAUTION:
Pressing excessively on the tool will not speed up
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the drilling. In fact, this excessive pressure will only
serve to damage the tip of your bit, decrease the
tool performance and shorten the service life of the
tool.
There is a tremendous force exerted on the tool/bit
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at the time of hole break through. Hold the tool
Recommended size of pilot hole
(mm)
2.0 - 2.2
2.2 - 2.5
2.5 - 2.8
2.9 - 3.2
3.1 - 3.4
3.3 - 3.6
3.6 - 3.9
4.0 - 4.2
4.2 - 4.4
firmly and exert care when the bit begins to break
through the workpiece.
A stuck bit can be removed simply by setting the
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reversing switch to reverse rotation in order to back
out. However, the tool may back out abruptly if you
do not hold it firmly.
Always secure small workpieces in a vise or similar
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hold-down device.
If the tool is operated continuously until the battery
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cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for
15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.
First, slide the action mode change lever so that it points
to the marking. The adjusting ring can be aligned in
any torque levels for this operation. Then proceed as
follows.
Drilling in wood
When drilling in wood, the best results are obtained with
wood drills equipped with a guide screw. The guide
screw makes drilling easier by pulling the bit into the
workpiece.
Drilling in metal
To prevent the bit from slipping when starting a hole,
make an indentation with a center-punch and hammer at
the point to be drilled. Place the point of the bit in the
indentation and start drilling.
Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The
exceptions are iron and brass which should be drilled dry.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
Replacing carbon brushes
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Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the brush holder caps.
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To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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