Adjusting The Fastening Torque; Screwdriving Operation - Makita 6317D Instruction Manual

Do not use the action mode change lever while the
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tool is running. The tool may be damaged.

Adjusting the fastening torque

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The fastening torque can be adjusted in 16 steps by
turning the adjusting ring so that its graduations are
aligned with the pointer on the tool body.
First, slide the action mode change lever to the position
of symbol.
The fastening torque is minimum when the number 1 is
aligned with the pointer, and maximum when the
marking is aligned with the pointer. The clutch will slip at
various torque levels when set at the number 1 to 16.
Before actual operation, drive a trial screw into your
material or a piece of duplicate material to determine
which torque level is required for a particular application.
NOTE:
The adjusting ring does not lock when the pointer
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is positioned
graduations.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing or removing driver bit or drill bit
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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.
1. Adjusting ring
2. Graduation
3. Pointer
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only halfway between
1. Sleeve
2. Ring
2
To remove the bit, hold the ring and turn the sleeve
counterclockwise.
When not using the driver bit, keep it in the bit holders.
Bits 45 mm (1-3/4") long can be kept there.
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OPERATION

Screwdriving operation

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First, slide the action mode change lever to the position
of symbol and select the fastening torque.
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Place the point of the driver bit in the screw head and
apply pressure to the tool. Start the tool slowly and then
increase the speed gradually. Release the switch trigger
as soon as the clutch cuts in.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the driver bit is inserted straight in
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the screw head, or the screw and/or bit may be
damaged.
NOTE:
When driving wood screws, predrill pilot holes to
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make driving easier and to prevent splitting of the
workpiece. See the chart.
Nominal diameter of wood screw
(mm)
3.1
3.5
3.8
4.5
4.8
5.1
5.5
5.8
6.1
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1. Bit
2. Bit holder
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Recommended size of pilot hole
(mm)
2.0 - 2.2
2.2 - 2.5
2.5 - 2.8
2.9 - 3.2
3.1 - 3.4
3.3 - 3.6
3.7 - 3.9
4.0 - 4.2
4.2 - 4.4