Makita FS4000 Instruction Manual page 7

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing or removing the bit
For model FS4000, FS4200, FS4300,
FS6200, FS6300, FS6300R
To remove the bit, first remove the locator by pulling the
lock ring away from the gear housing.
► Fig.9: 1. Lock ring 2. Gear housing
Grasp the bit with a pair of pliers and pull the bit out of
the magnetic bit holder. Sometimes, it helps to wiggle
the bit with the pliers as you pull.
To install the bit, push it firmly into the magnetic bit
holder. Then install the locator by pushing it firmly back
onto the gear housing.
► Fig.10: 1. Locator 2. Bit 3. Gear housing
4. Magnetic bit holder
For model FS4000X, FS4300X,
FS6300X
To remove the bit, first pull the locator out of the locking
sleeve. Then grasp the bit with a pair of pliers and pull
the bit out of the magnetic bit holder. Sometimes, it
helps to wiggle the bit with the pliers as you pull.
► Fig.11: 1. Locator 2. Locking sleeve
To install the bit, push it firmly into the magnetic bit
holder. Then install the locator by pushing it firmly back
onto the locking sleeve.
► Fig.12: 1. Locator 2. Bit 3. Magnetic bit holder
Installing removable cord adapter
For Model FS6300R
► Fig.13
Insert the removable cord adapter as far as it goes so
that the marking on an end of the removable cord
adapter on the side of connecting to power supply cord
is aligned to the marking
removable cord adapter on the side of connecting to
the tool.
Turn the removable cord adapter clockwise until it is
locked with a lock button.
► Fig.14: 1. Lock button
And at this time the marking
able cord adapter on the side of power supply cord is
aligned to the marking
able cord adapter on the side of connecting to the tool.
► Fig.15
on the other end of the
on an end of the remov-
on the other end of the remov-
Removing removable cord adapter
► Fig.16: 1. Lock button
Rotate the removable cord adapter counterclockwise
until it stops while pressing the lower part of the lock
button.
Then pull the removable cord adapter in that position.
► Fig.17
Use of locator holder
► Fig.18: 1. Swells 2. Trapezoidal holes 3. Locator
holder
The locator can be temporarily held on the locator
holder during replacing bit or using without locator. To
hold the locator, position the trapezoidal holes of the
locator on the swells of the locator holder and push it in.
OPERATION
► Fig.19
Fit the screw on the point of the bit and place the point
of the screw on the surface of the workpiece to be fas-
tened. 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 dam-
age 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.
• Hold the tool only by the handle when perform-
ing an operation. Do not touch the metal part.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, carbon brush inspection and replacement, any
other maintenance or adjustment should be performed
by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using
Makita replacement parts.
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