Operation; Speed Change - Makita 6317D Instruction Manual

Speed change

Fig.4
To change the speed, first switch off the tool and then
slide the speed change lever to the "2" side for high
speed or "1" 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.
CAUTION:
Always set the speed change lever fully to the
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correct position. If you operate the tool with the
speed change lever positioned halfway between
the "1" side and "2" side, the tool may be
damaged.
Do not use the speed change lever while the tool is
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running. The tool may be damaged.
Selecting action mode
Fig.5
This tool has an action mode change lever. For drilling,
depress the lock button and then slide the action mode
change lever to the left (
the action mode change lever to the right (
until it is locked. If it is hard to turn the lever, first turn the
chuck slightly in either direction and then turn the lever
again.
CAUTION:
Always slide the action mode change lever all the
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way to your desired mode position. If you operate
the tool with the lever positioned halfway between
the mode symbols, the tool may be damaged.
Do not use the action mode change lever while the
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tool is running. The tool may be damaged.
Adjusting the fastening torque
Fig.6
The fastening torque can be adjusted in 16 steps by
turning the adjusting ring so that its graduations are
aligned with the pointer on the tool body.
First, slide the action mode change lever to the position
of symbol.
The fastening torque is minimum when the number 1 is
aligned with the pointer, and maximum when the
marking is aligned with the pointer. The clutch will slip at
various torque levels when set at the number 1 to 16.
Before actual operation, drive a trial screw into your
material or a piece of duplicate material to determine
which torque level is required for a particular application.
NOTE:
The adjusting ring does not lock when the pointer
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is positioned
graduations.
symbol). For screwing, slide
only halfway between
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing or removing driver bit or drill bit
Fig.7
Hold the ring and turn the sleeve counterclockwise to
open the chuck jaws. Place the bit in the chuck as far as
it will go. Hold the ring firmly and turn the sleeve
clockwise to tighten the chuck.
To remove the bit, hold the ring and turn the sleeve
counterclockwise.
When not using the driver bit, keep it in the bit holders.
Bits 45 mm long can be kept there.
Fig.8

OPERATION

Screwdriving operation
Fig.9
symbol)
First, slide the action mode change lever to the position
of symbol and select the fastening torque.
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.
CAUTION:
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.
NOTE:
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
006421
Drilling operation
First, slide the action mode change lever to the position
the
of symbol.
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.
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Recommended size of pilot hole
(mm)
3.1
3.5
3.8
4.5
4.8
5.1
5.5
5.8
6.1
(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
3.7 - 3.9
4.0 - 4.2
4.2 - 4.4