Using The Screwdriver; Cleaning And Maintenance - Makita 6723DW Manual De Instrucciones

6. Using the screwdriver

When using the screwdriver the following points should be observed.
1. Place the point of the screwdriver bit in the head of the screw and apply light pressure to the
screwdriver.
2. Make sure that the screwdriver bit is inserted straight and upright in the screw head, or the
screw may be damaged.
3. Start the screwdriver by pressing the On/Off switch.
4. When driving wood screws, pre-drill pilot holes to make driving easier and to prevent splitting
the material.
5. The pilot hole has two purposes. It acts as a guide for the screw to follow and it prevents
distortion or splitting of the wood.
6. Pilot holes should be drilled to a depth equal to or greater than the length of the screw to be
used.
7. The table below should be used as a guide for the size of the pilot hole.
Screw size
No. 6 (3.5 mm)
No. 8 (4.0 mm)
No.10 (5.0 mm)
8. Select forward rotation to drive screws in and reverse rotation to take them out.
9. Take care not to overtighten small brass screws. The screw head is easily twisted off and the
threads can strip. Hand tightening of these screws is recommended.
10. Use Posidrive screws whenever possible. They are easier to drive, as the screwdriver bit
engages more firmly in the screw head.
11. When inserting a screw into a hole that is already threaded, start the screw by hand. Run the
screw until you feel the threads catch and then use the screwdriver to tighten the screw.
12. When using the nut drivers supplied with this screwdriver, take care not to overtighten the
nuts as they could be damaged.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING!
Do not press the On/Off switch when performing cleaning and
maintenance procedures.
After use, remove the screwdriver bit and tap the side of the screwdriver bit holder to remove any
dust, or chippings etc.
Clean the body of the screwdriver with a soft cloth. Keep the handle clean and free from oil and
grease.
Keep the charging adaptor clean and free from dust and grease. Worn or damaged parts must be
replaced by qualified personnel. There are no user servicable parts inside the screwdriver. Refer
to qualified service personnel if internal maintenance is required. Always store the screwdriver
and the charging adaptor in the carrying case.
10
Pilot hole diameter
Soft wood
2.0 mm
3.2 mm
3.5 mm
Hard wood
2.5 mm
3.5 mm
4.0 mm