Cordless Drill Instruction Manual 6015DWE

Switch action (Fig. 4)
Move the reversing switch lever to the position
for clockwise rotation or the
position for counter-
clockwise. To start the tool, simply pull the trigger.
Release the trigger to stop. When the reversing
switch lever is in the neutral positioin, the tool will not
start even if you pull the trigger.
CAUTION:
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Before inserting the battery cartridge into the
machine, always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the ‘‘OFF’’ position
when released.
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Always check the direction of rotation before drilling.
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Use the reversing switch lever only when the
machine comes to a complete stop. Changing the
direction of rotation before the tool stops may ruin
the tool.
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When not operating the tool, keep the reversing
switch lever in the neutral position.
Speed change (Fig. 5)
To change the machine speed, turn the speed change
knob so that the arrow of the desired speed on the
knob is aligned with the reference arrow on the
machine body. If the speed change knob does not
turn easily, switch on the machine and turn the knob
again while the machine is running under no load.
Drilling operation
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Drilling in wood
When drilling in wood, best results are obtained with
wood drills equipped with a guide screw. The guide
screw makes drilling easier by pulling the bit into the
workpiece.
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Drilling in metal
To prevent the bit from slipping when starting a hole,
make an indentation with a center-punch and ham-
mer 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
exceptions are iron and brass which should be
drilled dry.
CAUTION:
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Pressing excessively on the machine will not speed
up the drilling. In fact, this excessive pressure will
only serve to damage the tip of your bit, decrease
the machine performance and shorten the service
life of the machine.
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There is a tremendous force exerted on the
machine/bit at the time of hole breakthrough. Hold
the machine firmly and exert care when the bit
begins to break through the workpiece.
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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 machine 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.
Screwdriving operation (Fig. 6)
Place the point of the driver bit in the screw head and
apply pressure to the machine. Start the machine
slowly and then increase the speed gradually.
Release the trigger as soon as the clutch cuts in.
NOTE:
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Make sure that the driver bit is inserted straight in
the screw head, or the screw and/or bit may be
damaged.
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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 (mm)
Recommended size of
pilot hole (mm)
3.1 2.0 – 2.2
3.5 2.2 – 2.5
3.8 2.5 – 2.8
4.5 2.9 – 3.2
4.8 3.1 – 3.4
5.1 3.3 – 3.6
Overload protector
The overload protector automatically cuts out to break
the circuit and the button pops out, whenever heavy
work is prolonged. Wait 20 – 30 seconds before
pressing the restart button to resume operation. Your
finger should not be on the trigger when you press the
restart button, however.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the machine is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the machine.
To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs,
maintenance or adjustment should be carried out by a
Makita Authorized Service Center.
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