Intended use EC Declaration of Conformity The tool is intended for screw driving in wood, metal For European countries only and plastic. The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A to this instruction manual. Noise The typical A-weighted noise level determined accord- ing to EN62841-2-2: SAFETY WARNINGS Sound pressure level (L ) : 97 dB (A) Sound power level (L ) : 108 dB (A) Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB (A)
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Personal safety Power tool use and care Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use Do not force the power tool. Use the correct common sense when operating a power tool. power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or med- rate for which it was designed.
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WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace 12. Use the batteries only with the products specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to strict adherence to safety rules for the subject non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces- product. sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
18. Keep the battery away from children. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries. Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger. Tips for maintaining maximum battery life Fig.1 ► 1 .
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Overheat protection Switch action When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops automatically and the lamp blinks. In this situation, let the tool/battery cool before turning the tool on again. Overdischarge protection When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the tool and charge the battery. Indicating the remaining battery capacity Only for battery cartridges with the indicator Fig.3 ► 1 . Switch trigger CAUTION: Before installing the battery car- tridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"...
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This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop after the switch trigger again. is released, have the tool serviced at a Makita service NOTE: To confirm the lamp status, pull the trigger center. when the reversing switch lever is not in the neutral position. When the front lamps light up by pulling the Lighting up the front lamp switch trigger, the lamp status is on.
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The application mode can be changed by the but- When the application mode is not , or the quick mode-switching button. registered: The level of impact force changes every time you press the quick mode-switching button. The front lamps on both sides will flash once when the impact force is changed by pressing the quick mode-switching button. When the application mode is registered: The tool switches between the registered application mode and current application mode every time you press the quick mode-switching button. The front lamps on both sides will flash once when the application mode is changed by pressing the quick mode-switching button.
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Quick reference The following table shows the functions of the quick mode-switching button. indicates the quick mode-switching button. How to confirm Button(s) / Purpose Action Press (When quick mode-switching function is OFF) The front lamps on the tool flash once. Changing the impact force by the quick mode-switching button Press (When quick mode-switching function...
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Changing the impact force You can change the impact force in four steps: 4 (max), 3 (hard), 2 (medium), and 1 (soft). This allows a tightening suitable to the work. The level of impact force changes every time you press the button or the quick mode-switching button. You can change the impact force within approximately one minute after releasing the switch trigger. NOTE: You can extend the time to change the impact force approximately one minute if you press the but- , or the quick mode-switching button. Fig.9 ► 1 .
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Changing assist type This tool employs assist function that offers several easy-to-use application modes for driving screws with good control. The type of the application mode changes every time you press the button You can change the assist type within approximately one minute after releasing the switch trigger. NOTE: You can extend the time to change the assist type approximately one minute if you press the button , or the quick mode-switching button. Fig.10 ► 1 . Button Application mode Maximum blows Feature Purpose (Assist type displayed on panel) Wood mode * 3,800 min (/min) This mode helps to prevent a screw from falling at Tightening long screws.
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NOTE: When none of the lamp on the panel is lit, pull the switch trigger once before pressing the button NOTE: All lamps on the switch panel go out when the tool is turned off to save the battery power. The type of the application mode can be checked by pulling the switch trigger to the extent that the tool does not operate. Quick mode-switching function What you can do with the quick mode-switching function The quick mode-switching function saves the time for changing the application mode of the tool. You can switch to your desired application mode by just pressing the quick mode-switching button. It is helpful when doing a repetitive work which requires to switch between two application modes alternately.
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Erasing the registered application mode Press and hold the button button at the same time until all impact force grade lamps blink. NOTE: After erasing the registered application mode, the quick mode-switching button works for changing the impact force. Indication patterns Application mode While registering the application mode When the registered application mode...
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Procedure 2 ASSEMBLY In addition to Procedure 1, insert the bit-piece into the sleeve with its pointed end facing in. CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool. Installing or removing driver bit/socket bit Fig.14 ► 1 .
The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool. The proper fastening torque may differ depending upon This can be installed on either side of the tool. To install the kind or size of the screw/bolt, the material of the the hook, insert it into a groove in the tool housing on workpiece to be fastened, etc. The relation between fas- tening torque and fastening time is shown in the figures.
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments NOTE: Hold the tool pointed straight at the screw. are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other NOTE: If the impact force is too strong or you tighten the screw for a time longer than shown in the figures, accessories or attachments might present a risk of the screw or the point of the driver bit may be over- injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment...