Functional Description; Impact Driver Safety Warnings - Makita 6951 Instruction Manual

8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work
gloves which may be entangled. The entanglement
of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may result in
personal injury.
Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.
2. Follow instruction for lubricating and changing
accessories.

Impact driver safety warnings

1. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation where the
fastener may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Fasteners contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
2. Always be sure you have a firm footing.
Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
3. Hold the tool firmly.
4. Wear ear protectors.
5. Do not touch the bit or the workpiece immediately
after operation. They may be extremely hot and
could burn your skin.
6. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
7. Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool.
Loss of control can cause personal injury.
8. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation where the
cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained
from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product.
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.
Switch action (Fig. 1)
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in 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.
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Reversing switch action (Fig. 2)
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of
rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A
side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for
counterclockwise rotation.
CAUTION:
• Always check the direction of rotation before operation.
• Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes to a
complete stop. Changing the direction of rotation
before the tool stops may damage the tool.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing driver bit or socket
bit
Use only the driver bit or socket bit shown in the figure. Do
not use any other driver bit or socket bit. (Fig. 3)
For tool with shallow bit hole
A = 12 mm
B = 9 mm
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For tool with deep bit hole
A = 17 mm
B = 14 mm
A = 12 mm
B = 9 mm
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1. 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. (Fig. 4)
2. To install the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the
arrow and insert the bit-piece and bit into the sleeve
as far as it will go. The bit-piece should be inserted
into the sleeve with its pointed end facing in. Then
release the sleeve to secure the bit. (Fig. 5)
Use only these type of bit. Follow the
procedure (1).
(Note) Bit-piece is not necessary.
To install these types of bits, follow the
procedure (1).
To install these types of bits, follow the
procedure (2).
(Note) Bit-piece is necessary for
installing the bit.
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