Operation - Makita 6980FD Instruction Manual

Keeping the hook in this position, rotate it upwards to the
angle 90°and push both ends fully in the direction of
arrow as shown in the figure.
Storing the tool in the standard carrying case
The tool can be stored with the hook installed on it.
Always place the tool inside the carrying case so that the
installed hook faces upward.
When the hook is installed on the right side of the tool in
back view, place the tool upside down with the hook fac-
ing up.
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OPERATION

The proper fastening torque may differ depending upon
the kind or size of the screw/bolt, the material of the
workpiece to be fastened, etc. The relation between fas-
tening torque and fastening time is shown in the figures.
Standard bolt
.
N m
(ft.lbs)
80
(58)
60
(43)
40
(29)
20
M8(5/16")
(14)
0
1.0
Fastening time
Hightensile bolt
.
N m
(ft.lbs)
80
(58)
60
(43)
40
(29)
20
(14)
0
1.0
Fastening time
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.
NOTE:
• Use the proper bit for the head of the screw/bolt
that you wish to use.
• When fastening screw M8 or smaller, carefully
adjust pressure on the switch trigger so that the
screw is not damaged.
• Hold the tool pointed straight at the screw.
7
004997
M12(1/2")
M10(3/8")
M12(1/2")
M10(3/8")
M8(5/16")
2.0 3.0
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M10(3/8")
M10(3/8")
M8(5/16")
M8(5/16")
2.0 3.0