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 excep-
tions are iron and brass which should be drilled dry.
CAUTION:
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Pressing excessively on the tool will not speed up
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.
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There is a tremendous twisting force exerted on
the tool/bit at the time of hole breakthrough. Hold
the tool firmly with one hand on the switch and the
other hand on the auxiliary handle when operating
the tool. Failure to do so may result in the loss of
control of the tool and potentially severe injury.
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A stuck bit can be removed simply by setting
the reversing switch to reverse rotation in order
to back out. However, the tool may back out
abruptly if you do not hold it firmly.
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Always secure small workpieces in a vise or
similar hold-down device.
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Avoid drilling in material that you suspect con-
tains hidden nails or other things that may cause
the bit to bind or break.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
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Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
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Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
Replacing carbon brushes
► 1. Limit mark
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the brush holder caps.
► 1. Screwdriver 2. Brush holder cap
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
•
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
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NOTE:
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MAKITA LIMITED WARRANTY
Please refer to the annexed warranty sheet for the
most current warranty terms applicable to this product.
If annexed warranty sheet is not available, refer to the
warranty details set forth at below website for your
respective country.
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United States of America: www.makitatools.com
Canada: www.makita.ca
Other countries: www.makita.com
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CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments are recom-
mended 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. Only use accessory or attachment for
its stated purpose.
Drill bits
Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They
may differ from country to country.
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