Functional Description - Makita M6500 Instruction Manual

General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
DRILL SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the
tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
2. Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden wir-
ing 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.
Always be sure you have a firm footing.
3.
Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
4. Hold the tool firmly.
5. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
6. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
Do not touch the drill bit or the workpiece
7.
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
Some material contains chemicals which may
8.
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or famil-
iarity 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: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock button
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
• Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease
of operator comfort during extended use. Apply
caution when locking tool in "ON" position and
maintain firm grasp on tool.
For Model M6500
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop. For continuous operation,
pull the switch trigger, push in the lock button and then
release the switch trigger. To stop the tool from the
locked position, pull the switch trigger fully, then release
it.
For Model M6501
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. For contin-
uous operation, pull the switch trigger, push in the lock
button and then release the switch trigger. To stop the
tool from the locked position, pull the switch trigger fully,
then release it.
Reversing switch action
For Model M6501
► Fig.2: 1. Reversing switch lever
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direc-
tion of rotation. Move the reversing switch lever to
the position (A side) for clockwise rotation or to
the position (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 direc-
tion of rotation before the tool stops may dam-
age 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 drill bit
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the bit.
► Fig.3: 1. Chuck key
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