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.
CAUTION:
Pressing excessively on the tool will not speed up
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the drilling. In fact, this excessive pressure will
only serve to damage the tip of your bit, decrease
the tool performance and shorten the service life
of the tool.
There is a tremendous force exerted on the tool/bit
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at the time of hole break through. Hold the tool
firmly and exert care when the bit begins to break
through the workpiece.
A stuck bit can be removed simply by setting the
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reversing switch to reverse rotation in order to
back out. However, the tool may back out abruptly
if you do not hold it firmly.
Always secure small workpieces in a vise or
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similar hold-down device.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Indicator lamp
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The green power-ON indicator lamp lights up when the
tool is switched ON. If the indicator lamp is lit but the
tool does not start, the carbon brushes may be worn out,
1. Power-ON
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indicator lamp
(green)
2. Service indicator
lamp (red)
or the electric circuit or the motor may be defective. If
the indicator lamp does not light up and the tool does
not start, the ON/OFF switch or the mains cord may be
defective.
The red service indicator lamp lights up when the tool is
excessively loaded. Continued operation under such a
condition will result in a failure or breakage of the tool.
At this time, cool down the tool by running the tool under
no load.
Cleaning vent holes
The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean.
Regularly clean the tool's air vents or whenever the
vents start to become obstructed.
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To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These
accessories
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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.
attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
Drill bits
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Hammer drill bits
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Hole saws
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Blow-out bulb
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1. Vent holes
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1. Vent holes
or
attachments
Only use
accessory or
are