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Operation, Maintenance

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010116 010129 To install the bit, insert it into the tool as far as it will go and then replace the front cap. For Model FS2701 To install the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the arrow and insert the bit into the sleeve as far as it will go. Then release the sleeve to secure the bit. 1. Bit 2. Sleeve 1 2 010128 To remove the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the arrow and pull the bit out firmly. NOTE: • If the bit is not inserted deep enough into the sleeve, the sleeve will not return to its original position and the bit will not be secured. In this case, try re-inserting the bit according to the instructions above. • After inserting the bit, make sure that it is firmly secured. If it comes out, do not use it. OPERATION Fit the screw on the point of the bit and place the point of the screw on the surface of the workpiece to be fastened. Apply pressure to the tool and start it. Withdraw the tool as soon as the clutch cuts in. Then release the switch trigger. CAUTION: • When fitting the screw onto the point of the bit, be careful not to push in on the screw. If the screw is pushed in, the clutch will engage and the screw will rotate suddenly. This could damage a workpiece or cause an injury. • Make sure that the bit is inserted straight in the screw head, or the screw and/or bit may be damaged. NOTE: • When driving wood screws, predrill pilot holes to make driving easier and to prevent splitting of the workpiece. See the chart. Nominal diameter of wood screw 1/8" 9/64" 5/32" 11/64" 3/16" 13/64" 7/32" 15/64" 1/4" 002679 Recommended size of pilot hole 5/64" 3/32" 7/64" 1/8" 1/8" 9/64" 5/32" 11/64" 11/64" MAINTENANCE 010123 CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. 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. 6

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010116
To install the bit, insert it into the tool as far as it will go
and then replace the front cap.
For Model FS2701
To install the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the
arrow and insert the bit into the sleeve as far as it will go.
Then release the sleeve to secure the bit.
1
2
010128
To remove the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the
arrow and pull the bit out firmly.
NOTE:
•
If the bit is not inserted deep enough into the
sleeve, the sleeve will not return to its original
position and the bit will not be secured. In this case,
try re-inserting the bit according to the instructions
above.
•
After inserting the bit, make sure that it is firmly
secured. If it comes out, do not use it.
OPERATION
010123
010129
Fit the screw on the point of the bit and place the point of
the screw on the surface of the workpiece to be fastened.
Apply pressure to the tool and start it. Withdraw the tool
as soon as the clutch cuts in. Then release the switch
trigger.
CAUTION:
•
When fitting the screw onto the point of the bit, be
careful not to push in on the screw. If the screw is
pushed in, the clutch will engage and the screw will
rotate suddenly. This could damage a workpiece or
cause an injury.
•
Make sure that the bit is inserted straight in the
screw head, or the screw and/or bit may be
damaged.
NOTE:
•
When driving wood screws, predrill pilot holes to
make driving easier and to prevent splitting of the
workpiece. See the chart.
Recommended size of pilot hole
Nominal diameter of wood screw
1/4”
15/64”
7/32”
13/64”
3/16”
11/64”
5/32”
9/64”
1/8”
5/64”
3/32”
7/64”
1/8”
1/8”
9/64”
5/32”
11/64”
11/64”
002679
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
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.
1. Bit
2. Sleeve