Operation - Makita DCO181 Instruction Manual

Changing the collet cone
Country specific
NOTICE:
Use the correct size collet cone for the bit
that you are going to use.
NOTICE:
Do not tighten the collet nut without install-
ing a bit, or the collet cone may break.
► Fig.6: 1. Collet cone 2. Bit 3. Collet nut
To change the collet cone, loosen the collet nut and
remove. Replace the installed collet cone with desired
collet cone. Reinstall collet nut.
Installing the shoe
To install the shoe, loosen the thumb screw first. Attach
the shoe on the tool, and then fix it firmly with the thumb
screw.
► Fig.7: 1. Shoe 2. Thumb screw
Hook
CAUTION:
Never hook the tool at high loca-
tion or on potentially unstable surface.
► Fig.8: 1. Groove 2. Hook 3. Screw
The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool.
To install the hook, insert it into a groove in the tool
housing and then secure it with a screw. To remove,
loosen the screw and then take it out.
Strap hole
The strap hole is provided for hanging the tool on the
wall using a strap.
► Fig.9: 1. Strap hole
WARNING:
Do not use the strap hole for any
other purpose than hanging the tool on the wall.
Doing so may result serious injury because the strap
hole is not intended for any other purpose than hang-
ing the tool on the wall.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Avoid forcing the bit to bend or twist.
It may snap.
CAUTION:
Before turning the tool on, make sure
the bit and collet nut are securely tightened.
CAUTION:
Always use the tool with a base such
as the shoe or the vacuum cover attached.
Hold the tool securely with the bit pointing in a safe
direction while it is not contacting any surface. Turn the
tool on and wait until the tool reaches full speed.
► Fig.10
When using the drywall guide bit into a drywall, carefully
insert the bit straight until the shoe base contacts the
material fully.
Move the tool slowly with a constant pressure in a
clockwise direction to make a cut.
► Fig.11: 1. Guide board
When cutting a straight line, clamp a guide board firmly
to the material and use it as a guide. Move the tool in
the direction of the arrow with the shoe base flush with
the side of the guide board.
When the cut is complete, turn the tool off and wait for
the bit to stop rotating and then carefully pull it out from
the material.
NOTICE:
Do not apply exessive force to the bit
against the material. Doing so may get the bit dull or
broken, or the tool out of order.
NOTE: When cutting drywall around outlet box, cut in
a counterclockwise direction for ease of cut.
NOTE: The standard bit included with this tool is for
cutting a drywall only. When cutting materials other
than drywall, do not use the standard drywall guide
bit.
Vacuum cover
To perform cleaner operations, use the vacuum cover
and connect the tool to Makita vacuum cleaner.
► Fig.12: 1. Tool 2. Vacuum cover 3. Hose 4. Vacuum
cleaner
Loosen the thumb screw and remove the shoe. Attach
the vacuum cover, and fasten it securely with the thumb
screw.
► Fig.13: 1. Thumb screw 2. Vacuum cover
NOTE: The circular guide (optional accessory) can be
installed on the vacuum cover.
Using multipurpose bit
Optional accessory
When using the multipurpose bit into the material, hold
the tool at approximately a 45 degree angle with the
edge of the shoe base contacting the material.
► Fig.14
Bring the tool carefully to a straight position so the shoe
base contacts the material fully.
► Fig.15
Circular guide
Optional accessory
Circular cutting diameters: 10 cm - 34 cm
Installing circular guide
Remove the thumb screw which secures the shoe.
► Fig.16: 1. Thumb screw 2. Shoe
Align the projections in the circular guide with the
grooves in the shoe, and secure the shoe and circular
guide with the thumb screw.
► Fig.17: 1. Projections 2. Shoe
To adjust the cutting depth, loosen the thumb screw
and then slide the shoe with the circular guide. After the
adjustment, tighten the thumb screw securely.
► Fig.18: 1. Thumb screw 2. Circular guide 3. Shoe
4. Loosen 5. Tighten
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