Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) has been surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and measured in accordance with a standard test method refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec- and may be used for comparing one tool with another. tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) may also Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con- be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
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Always wear protective goggles to protect When using the tool, do not wear cloth work your eyes from injury when using power tools. gloves which may be entangled. The entangle- The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336 result in personal injury.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Important safety instructions for battery cartridge CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries. Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc- have been altered, may result in the battery bursting tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and battery.
Overloaded: FUNCTIONAL The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current. DESCRIPTION In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart. CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated. In...
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Switch action Reversing switch action ► 1 . Switch trigger ► 1 . Reversing switch lever CAUTION: CAUTION: Before installing the battery car- Always check the direction of tridge into the tool, always check to see that the rotation before operation. switch trigger actuates properly and returns to CAUTION: Use the reversing switch only after...
For tool with shallow driver bit hole NOTE: If the driver bit is not inserted deep enough into the sleeve, the sleeve will not return to its original A=12mm Use only these type of driver position and the driver bit will not be secured. In this B=9mm bit.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by 1. Fastening time (second) 2. Fastening torque Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. Hold the tool firmly and place the point of the driver bit in the screw head. Apply forward pressure to the tool to the extent that the bit will not slip off the screw and turn the tool on to start operation. NOTICE: If you use a spare battery to continue the operation, rest the tool at least 15 min.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended 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. • Driver bits • Bit piece •...