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Cordless Driver Drill Equipped with Electric Brake MODEL BDF460 002040 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SPECIFICATIONS Model BDF460 Steel 13 mm (1/2”) Wood 38 mm (1 - 1/2”) Capacities Wood screw 10 x 90 mm (3/8” x 3-1/2”) Machine screw 6 mm (1/4”) High 0 - 1,500/min. No load speed (RPM) 0 - 460/min. Overall length 259 mm (10-3/16”)
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci- dents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
6. Keep hands away from rotating parts. 7. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held. 8. Do not touch the drill bit or the workpiece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
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(1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. 3. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only MAKITA rechargeable marked on the charger label. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
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c. That wire size is at least as large as the one specified in the table below. Table 1: RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS Length of Cord (Feet) AWG Size of Cord 9. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace them immediately.
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8. Do not charge inside a box or container of any kind. The battery must be placed in a well ventilated area during charging. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SYMBOLS The following show the symbols used for the charger. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 002054 1. Red part 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge 001336 1. Terminal cover 2. Battery cartridge 3. Charging light 4. Battery charger CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
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6. After charging, unplug the charger from the power source. NOTE: • The battery charger is for charging Makita battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer’s batteries. • When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used for a long period of time, it may not accept a full charge.
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• Check the sound of cooling fan, vent on the charger and battery, which can be sometime clogged with dust. • The cooling system is in order although no sound of cooling fan comes out, if the yellow warning light will not flash.
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool consis- tently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center. Reversing switch action This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of rotation.
3. Speed change lever 002105 1. Graduations 2. Adjusting ring 3. Drill marking 4. Pointer Speed change To change the speed, first switch off the tool and then slide the speed change lever to the “II” side for high speed or “I”...
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It may be swung 360° so as to be secured at any position. Installing or removing driver bit or drill bit Turn the sleeve counterclockwise to open the chuck jaws. Place the bit in the chuck as far as it will go. Turn the sleeve clockwise to tighten the chuck.
1. Depth rod 2. Clamp screw OPERATION 002135 Adjustable depth rod The adjustable depth rod is used to drill holes of uniform depth. Loosen the clamp screw, set to desired position, then tighten the clamp screw. CAUTION: • Always insert the battery cartridge all the way until it locks in place.
1 minute. Then check the tool while running and elec- tric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger. If elec- tric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita service center for repair. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any...
Ni-Cd ACCESSORIES Recycling the Battery The only way to dispose of a Makita battery is to recycle it. The law prohibits any other method of disposal. To recycle the battery: 1. Remove the battery from the tool. 2. a) Take the battery to your nearest Makita Factory Ser-...
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Street Address City AGE: Under 19 Occupation: Dealer's Name & Address: Paste Paste Paste 3. How did you first learn of Makita Power Tools? Magazine/Newspaper From dealer Store display 4. Most favored points are? Design Features Size Price Model No.
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When you need service... • Explain the problem in a letter • Enclose the letter with the tool • Package carefully and send prepaid to the nearest Makita factory or authorized service centre (905) 571 - 2200 1-800-263-3734 (604) 272 - 3104 1-800-663-0909...
WARRANTY. “The Makita Warranty is the only and the entire written warranty given by Makita for the Makita tools. No dealer or his agent or employee is authorized to extend or enlarge upon this warranty by any verbal or written statement or advertisement.”...