Operation; Maintenance; Optional Accessories - Makita FS4000 Instruction Manual

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.10: 1. Locator 2. Bit 3. Gear housing
4. Magnetic bit holder
For model FS4000X, FS4300X, FS6300X
To remove the bit, first pull the locator out of the locking
sleeve. Then 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.
► Fig.11: 1. Locator 2. Locking sleeve
To install the bit, push it firmly into the magnetic bit
holder. Then install the locator by pushing it firmly back
onto the locking sleeve.
► Fig.12: 1. Locator 2. Bit 3. Magnetic bit holder
Installing removable cord adapter
For Model FS6300R
► Fig.13
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 on the other end of the 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.14: 1. Lock button
And at this time the marking
able cord adapter on the side of power supply cord is
aligned to the marking
able cord adapter on the side of connecting to the tool.
► Fig.15
Removing removable cord adapter
► Fig.16: 1. Lock button
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.17
Use of locator holder
► Fig.18: 1. Swells 2. Trapezoidal holes 3. Locator holder
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.19
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.
on an end of the remov-
on the other end of the remov-
CAUTION:
• When fitting the screw onto the point of the bit,
be 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 dam-
age a workpiece or cause an injury.
• Make sure that the bit is inserted straight in the
screw head, or the screw and/or bit may be
damaged.
• Hold the tool only by the handle when perform-
ing an operation. Do not touch the metal part.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, carbon brush inspection and replacement, any
other maintenance or adjustment should be performed
by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using
Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recom-
mended for use with your Makita tool specified
in this manual. The use of any other accessories
or attachments might present a risk of injury to
persons. Only use accessory or attachment for
its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Phillips Insert bits
• Magnetic bit holder
• Locator
• Plastic carrying case
NOTE:
• Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They
may differ from country to country.
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