Operation - Makita BFR540 Instruction Manual

released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
Reversing switch action
Fig.6
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.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,
the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
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.
When not operating the tool, always set the
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reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
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 the bit
Loosen the thumb screws which secure the casing. Pull
out the casing in the direction of the arrow.
Fig.7
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.
Fig.8
Installing screw strip
Insert the screw strip through the screw guide. Then
insert it through the feeder box until the first screw
reaches the position next to the driving position.
Fig.9
Fig.10
Removing screw strip
To remove the screw strip, just pull it out in the direction
of the arrow. If you depress the reverse button, you can
pull out the screw strip in the reverse direction of the
arrow.
Fig.11
Fig.12
Folding screw guide
Fig.13
Screw guide is foldable. Folding the screw guide allows
space used for storage to be minimal.
Carry hook
The carry hook is convenient for temporarily hooking the
tool. It can be installed on either side of the tool.
When removing the carry hook, widen it by pressing its
right ends ON BOTH SIDES in the directions of arrow (1)
and raise it in the direction of the arrow (2).
Fig.14
OPERATION
Driving operation
Fig.15
Switch on the tool by pulling the switch trigger. Hold the
tool squarely and firmly up against the driving surface. A
screw will be automatically carried to the driving position
and fastened.
CAUTION:
Always check the bit carefully for wear before
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driving operations. Replace a worn bit or poor
fastening may result.
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.
Do not apply oil or grease on the sliding surface of
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the feeder box.
Driving in corner
Fig.16
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.
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