Operation; Maintenance - Makita 6842 Instruction Manual

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Folding screw guide
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Screw guide is foldable. Folding the screw guide allows
space used for storage to be minimal.
Extension handle (optional accessory)
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Use of extension handle allows you to drive screws into
floors while standing.

OPERATION

Driving operation
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Switch on the tool by pressing the switch trigger and at
the same time pushing the lock button. Hold the tool
squarely against the workpiece and apply forward
pressure to the tool. The screw will be automatically
carried to the driving position and driven into the
1. Reverse button
1. Extension
handle
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workpiece.
CAUTION:
Always hold the tool squarely against the driving
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surface. Holding it at an angle may damage the
screw heads and cause wear on the bit. This may
also lead to poor fastening.
Always keep the tool firmly against the driving
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surface until the driving is over. Failure to do so
may cause insufficient fastening of screws.
Be careful not to drive a screw onto another screw
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already fastened.
Do not operate the tool without screws. It will
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damage the driving surface.
Driving in corner
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15mm
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This tool can be used to drive at a position 15 mm away
from the wall as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Driving at a position closer than 15 mm to the wall
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or driving with the stopper base in contact with the
wall may damage the screw heads and cause wear
on the bit. This may also lead to poor fastening of
screws and malfunction of the tool.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
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like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
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1. Wall
2. Stopper base
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