Makita 6916FD Instruction Manual page 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing or removing battery cartridge (Fig. 1)
• Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of
the battery cartridge.
• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the
tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of the car-
tridge.
Installing or removing bit
Important:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before installing or removing the bit.
Use only the driver bit or socket bit shown in the table below.
Do not use any other driver bit or socket bit.
1. To install the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the arrow and insert the bit into the sleeve as far as it will go.
Then release the sleeve to secure the bit. (Fig. 2)
2. To install the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the arrow and insert the bit-piece and the bit into the sleeve as
far as it will go. The bit-piece should be inserted into the sleeve with its pointed end facing in. Then release the
sleeve to secure the bit. (Fig. 3)
To remove the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the arrow and pull the bit out firmly.
NOTE:
If the bit is not inserted deep enough into the sleeve, the sleeve will not return to its original position and the bit will not
be secured. In this case, try re-inserting the bit according to the instructions above.
Switch action (Fig. 4)
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.
To start the tool, simply pull the trigger. Tool speed is
increased by increasing pressure on the trigger. Release
the 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.
Lighting up the front lamp (Fig. 4)
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be
careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower
the illumination.
To install these types of bits, follow the procedure (1).
A= 17 mm
(Note) Makita bits are these types.
B= 14 mm
To install these types of bits, follow the procedure (2).
A= 11 mm
(Note) Bit-piece is necessary for installing the bit.
B= 9 mm
• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in
place with a little click. If not, it may accidentally fall out
of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around
you.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge. If
the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Reversing switch action (Fig. 5)
CAUTION:
• Always check the direction of rotation before operation.
• Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes to a
complete stop. 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.
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of
rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A
side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for counter-
clockwise rotation. When the switch lever is in the neutral
position, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
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