Operation - Makita DP3002 Instruction Manual

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1. Depth gauge

OPERATION

Holding against a stud
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1. Reaction
2. Reverse
3. Forward
Holding against a floor
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1. Forward
2. Reaction
Depth gauge (optional accessory)
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The depth gauge is convenient for drilling holes of uniform depth. Loosen the
side grip and insert the depth gauge into the hole in the side grip. Adjust the
depth gauge to the desired depth and tighten the side grip.
NOTE:
• The depth gauge cannot be used at the position where the depth gauge
strikes against the tool body.
Holding tool
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When drilling a large hole with a hole saw, etc., the side grip (auxiliary handle)
should be used as a brace to maintain safe control of the tool.
Grasp the rear handle and the front grip firmly when starting or stopping the
tool, since there is an initial and final reaction.
When drilling action is forward (clockwise), the tool should be braced to pre-
vent a counterclockwise reaction if the bit should bind. When reversing, brace
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the tool to prevent a clockwise reaction. If the bit must be removed from a par-
tially drilled hole, be sure the tool is properly braced before reversing.
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Drilling operation
Drilling in wood
When drilling in wood, the best results are obtained with wood drills equipped
with a guide screw. The guide screw makes drilling easier by pulling the bit into
the workpiece.
Drilling in metal
To prevent the bit from slipping when starting a hole, make an indentation with
a center-punch and hammer at the point to be drilled. Place the point of the bit
in the indentation and start drilling.
Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The exceptions are iron and brass
which should be drilled dry.
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