Screwdriver Safety Warnings; Functional Description - Makita 6841R Instruction Manual

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Tomoyasu Kato
Makita Corporation
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General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
SCREWDRIVER SAFETY
WARNINGS
1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the
fastener may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Fasteners contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
2. Always be sure you have a firm footing.
Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
3. Hold the tool firmly.
4. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
5. Do not touch the bit or the workpiece
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
30.1.2009
Director

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Switch action
Fig.1
CAUTION:
Before plugging in 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 switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
Reversing switch action
GEA010-1
Fig.2
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
counterclockwise rotation.
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of rotation before
•
operation.
Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
•
GEB017-4
to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.
Hook
Fig.3
The hook is convenient for hooking the tool to your belt. It
can be installed on either side of the tool.
Changing the installation position of hook allows two-way
setting of 10 mm and 20 mm distance from the tool itself.
The tool with hook can be hung on the waist belt, a
maximum diameter 20 mm pipe etc.
To remove the hook, just remove the clamping screw.
Place it on the tool and secure it with the clamping screw
to install.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing the bit
Loosen the thumb screws which secure the casing. Pull
out the casing in the direction of the arrow.
Fig.4
Press the dust cover toward the plane bearing and pull
out the bit. If the dust cover cannot be moved as far as
the plane bearing, try it again after turning the bit slightly.
To install the bit, insert it into the socket while turning it
slightly. After installing, always make sure that the bit is
securely held in place by trying to pull it out.
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