Maintenance - Makita FS6300 Instruction Manual

NOTE:
• Even with the switch on and motor running, the bit will
not rotate until you fit the point of the bit in the screw
head and apply forward pressure to engage the clutch.
Lighting up the lamps
For Models
FS4200, FS4300, FS4300A, FS6300, FS6300A,
FS6300R (Fig. 5)
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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. 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 operation.
• Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes 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
(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
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 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. 11)
And at this time the marking
removable cord adapter on the side of power supply cord
is aligned to the marking
6
position
on an end of the
on the other end of the
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
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 screw
head, or the screw and/or bit may be damaged.
• Hold the tool only by the handle when performing 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 inspection or
maintenance.
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.
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 regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Phillips Insert bits
• Magnetic bit holder
• Locator
• Plastic carrying case