Cordless Driver Drill Equipped with Electric Brake MODEL 6217D MODEL 6237D MODEL 6317D MODEL 6337D MODEL 6347D I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. w w w. m a k i t a t o o l s.
SPECIFICATIONS Model 6217D Steel Capacities No load speed (RPM) 6237D 6317D 10 mm (3/8”) 6337D 13 mm (1/2”) Wood 25.4 mm (1”) 32 mm (1-1/4”) Wood screw 6 x 75 mm (1/4” x 3”) 6 x 75 mm (1/4” x 3”) 6 x 75 mm (1/4” x 3”) 6 x 75 mm (1/4” x 3”) 10 x 89 mm (3/8” x 3-1/2”) Machine screw 13 mm (1/2”) 13 mm (1/2”) 13 mm (1/2”) 13 mm (1/2”) 13 mm (1/2”) High Low 25.4 mm (1”) 32 mm (1-1/4”) 38 mm (1-1/2”) 0 - 1,300/min. 0 - 1,300/min. 0 - 1,300/min. 0 - 1,300/min. 0 - 1,300/min. 0 - 400/min.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA003-1 (FOR All BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Tool Use and Care 12. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. 13. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. 14. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 15.
4. Be sure no one is below when using the tool in high locations. 5. Hold the tool firmly. 6. Keep hands away from rotating parts. 7. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held. 8. Do not touch the drill bit or the workpiece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. 9. Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic. Take caution to prevent working dust inhalation and skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. 7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure: a.
3. Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents. 4. Always cover the battery terminals with the battery cover when the battery cartridge is not used. 5. Do not short the battery cartridge: (1) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material. (2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc. (3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION • 001892 2 1 Installing or removing battery cartridge • Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of the battery cartridge. • To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of the cartridge. • To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click.
NOTE: • The battery charger is for charging Makita battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer’s batteries. • When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used for a long period of time, it may not accept a full charge. This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem. You can recharge the battery cartridge fully after discharging it completely and recharging a couple of times.
001894 Switch action • 1 CAUTION: Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released. To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. 1. Switch trigger Electric brake This tool is equipped with an electric brake.
• 001897 Selecting action mode This tool has an action mode change lever. For drilling, depress the lock button and then slide the action mode change lever to the left ( symbol). For screwing, slide the action mode change lever to the right ( symbol) until it is locked. 1 2 If it is hard to turn the lever, first turn the chuck slightly in either direction and then turn the lever again. 1. Lock button 2. Action mode change lever • • 001898 1 2 3 1. Adjusting ring 2. Graduations 3.
001899 1 Installing or removing driver bit or drill bit Hold the ring and turn the sleeve counterclockwise to open the chuck jaws. Place the bit in the chuck as far as it will go. Hold the ring firmly and turn the sleeve clockwise to tighten the chuck. 2 To remove the bit, hold the ring and turn the sleeve counterclockwise. 1. Sleeve 2. Ring 001900 1 When not using the driver bit, keep it in the bit holders. Bits 45 mm long can be kept there. 2 1. Bit 2.
Nominal diameter of wood screw (mm) 3.1 (1/8”) 3.5 (9/64”) 3.8 (5/32”) 4.5 (11/64”) 4.8 (3/16”) 5.1 (13/64”) 5.5 (7/32”) 5.8 (7/32”) 6.1 (15/64”) • Recommended size of pilot hole (mm) 2.0 - 2.2 (5/64” - 3/32”) 2.2 - 2.5 (3/32” - 3/32”) 2.5 - 2.8 (3/32” - 7/64”) 2.9 - 3.2 (7/64” - 1/8”) 3.1 - 3.4 (1/8” - 9/64”) 3.3 - 3.6 (1/8” - 9/64”) 3.7 - 3.9 (9/64” - 5/32”) 4.0 - 4.2 (5/32” - 11/64”) 4.2 - 4.
• Always secure small workpieces in a vise or similar holddown device. • 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 • 001145 CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
EN0001-1 Recycling the Battery The only way to dispose of a Makita battery is to recycle it. The law prohibits any other method of disposal. To recycle the battery: 1. Remove the battery from the tool. Ni-Cd 2. a) Take the battery to your nearest Makita Factory Service Center or b) Take the battery to your nearest Makita Authorized Service Center or Distributor that has been designated as a Makita battery recycling location.
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.