Operation; Maintenance - Makita FS4000 Instruction Manual

Lighting up the lamps
For Model
FS4200,FS4300,FS4300A,FS6200,FS6300,FS6300A,F
S6300R
Fig.5
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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directly.
To turn on the lamp, pull the trigger. Release the trigger
to turn it off.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
Fig.6
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of rotation before
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operation.

Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
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to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction
of rotation. Move the reversing switch lever to
the position (A side) for clockwise rotation or
the position (B side) for counterclockwise rotation.
Hook
Fig.7
The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing or removing the bit
To remove the bit, first remove the locator by pulling the
lock ring away from the gear housing..
Fig.8
Grasp the bit with a pair of pliers and pull the bit out of
the magnetic bit holder. Sometimes, it helps to wiggle
the bit with the pliers as you pull.
To install the bit, push it firmly into the magnetic bit
holder. Then install the locator by pushing it firmly back
onto the gear housing.
Fig.9
Installing removable cord adapter
For Model FS6300R
Fig.10
Insert the Removable Cord Adapter as far as it goes so
that the marking on an end of the Removable Cord
Adapter on the side of connecting to power supply cord
is aligned to the marking
Removable Cord Adapter on the side of connecting to
the tool.
Turn the Removable Cord Adapter clockwise until it is
locked with a lock button.
Fig.11
And at this time the marking
Removable Cord Adapter on the side of power supply
cord is aligned to the marking
Removable Cord Adapter on the side of connecting to
the tool.
Fig.12
Removing removable cord adapter
Fig.13
Rotate the Removable Cord Adapter counterclockwise
until it stops while pressing the lower part of the lock
button.
Then pull the Removable Cord Adapter in that position.
Fig.14
Use of locator holder
Fig.15
The locator can be temporarily held on the locator holder
during replacing bit or using without locator. To hold the
locator, position the trapezoidal holes of the locator on
the swells of the locator holder and push it in.
OPERATION
Fig.16
Fit the screw on the point of the bit and place the point of
the screw on the surface of the workpiece to be fastened.
Apply pressure to the tool and start it. Withdraw the tool
as soon as the clutch cuts in. Then release the switch
trigger.
CAUTION:
When fitting the screw onto the point of the bit, be
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careful not to push in on the screw. If the screw is
pushed in, the clutch will engage and the screw will
rotate suddenly. This could damage a workpiece or
cause an injury.
Make sure that the bit is inserted straight in the
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screw head, or the screw and/or bit may be
damaged.
Hold the tool only by the handle when performing
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an operation. Do not touch the metal part.

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
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
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on the other end of the
on an end of the
on the other end of the