Instructions

10 ENGLISH
CAUTION: 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 drill
bit,decreasethetoolperformanceandshortenthe
service life of the tool.
CAUTION: Hold the tool rmly and exert care
when the drill bit begins to break through the
workpiece.Thereisatremendousforceexertedon
thetool/drillbitatthetimeofholebreakthrough.
CAUTION: A stuck drill 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 rmly.
CAUTION: Always secure small workpieces
in a vise or similar hold-down device.
CAUTION: If the tool is operated continuously
until the battery cartridge has discharged, allow
the tool to rest for 15 minutes before proceeding
with a fresh battery.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
Replacing carbon brushes
►Fig.15: 1. Limit mark
Checkthecarbonbrushesregularly.
Replace them 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.
1. Use a screwdriver to remove two screws then
remove the rear cover.
►Fig.16: 1. Rear cover 2. Screw
2. Raise the arm part of the spring and then place
itintherecessedpartofthehousingwithaslottedbit
screwdriver of slender shaft or the like.
►Fig.17: 1. Recessed part 2. Spring 3.Arm
3. Useplierstoremovethecarbonbrushcapsof
thecarbonbrushes.Takeouttheworncarbonbrushes,
insertthenewonesandreplacethecarbonbrushcaps
in reverse.
►Fig.18: 1.Carbonbrushcap
4. Make sure to place the lead wire in opposite side
of the arm.
►Fig.19: 1. Lead wire 2.Carbonbrushcap
5. Makesurethatthecarbonbrushcapshavetinto
theholesinbrushholderssecurely.
►Fig.20: 1. Hole 2.Carbonbrushcap
6. Reinstall the rear cover and tighten two screws
securely.
7. Insertthebatterycartridgeintothetoolandbreak
inbrushesbyrunningtoolwithnoloadforabout1
minute.
8. Checkthetoolwhilerunningandelectricbrake
operation when releasing the switch trigger. If electric
brakeisnotworkingwell,askMakitaAuthorizedor
Factory Service Centers for repair.
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
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specied 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.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Drillbits
• Driverbits
• Tungsten-carbidetippeddrillbit
• Blow-outbulb
• Driverbitholder
• Hook
• Makitagenuinebatteryandcharger
NOTE:Someitemsinthelistmaybeincludedinthe
toolpackageasstandardaccessories.Theymay
differ from country to country.