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NOTICE: If you use a spare battery to continue
the operation, rest the tool at least 15 min.
NOTE: Use the proper bit for the head of the screw/
bolt that you wish to use.
NOTE:WhenfasteningM8orsmallerscrew,carefully
adjustpressureontheswitchtriggersothatthescrew
is not damaged.
NOTE: Hold the tool pointed straight at the screw.
NOTE: If the impact force is too strong or you tighten
thescrewforatimelongerthanshowninthegures,
the screw or the point of the driver bit may be over-
stressed, stripped, damaged, etc. Before starting your
job,alwaysperformatestoperationtodeterminethe
proper fastening time for your screw.
Thefasteningtorqueisaffectedbyawidevarietyof
factorsincludingthefollowing.Afterfastening,always
check the torque with a torque wrench.
1. Whenthebatterycartridgeisdischargedalmost
completely, voltage will drop and the fastening
torque will be reduced.
2. Driver bit or socket bit
Failure to use the correct size driver bit or socket
bit will cause a reduction in the fastening torque.
3. Bolt
• Eventhoughthetorquecoefcientandthe
class of bolt are the same, the proper fasten-
ing torque will differ according to the diame-
ter of bolt.
• Eventhoughthediametersofboltsarethe
same, the proper fastening torque will differ
accordingtothetorquecoefcient,theclass
of bolt and the bolt length.
4. Themannerofholdingthetoolorthematerial
of driving position to be fastened will affect the
torque.
5. Operating the tool at low speed will cause a reduc-
tion in the fastening torque.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
TomaintainproductSAFETYandRELIABILITY,
repairs,anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshould
beperformedbyMakitaAuthorizedorFactoryService
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specied in this manual.Theuseofanyother
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injurytopersons.Onlyuseaccessoryorattachment
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Driverbits
• Socketbits
• Hook
• Plasticcarryingcase
• Batteryprotector
• Toolhanger
• Makitagenuinebatteryandcharger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
toolpackageasstandardaccessories.Theymay
differ from country to country.
MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR
WARRANTY
Warranty Policy
EveryMakitatoolisthoroughlyinspectedandtested
before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of
defects from workmanship and materials for the period
ofONEYEARfromthedateoforiginalpurchase.
Should any trouble develop during this one year period,
returntheCOMPLETEtool,freightprepaid,toone
ofMakita’sFactoryorAuthorizedServiceCenters.If
inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective
workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our
option, replace) without charge.
ThisWarrantydoesnotapplywhere:
• repairshavebeenmadeorattemptedbyothers:
• repairsarerequiredbecauseofnormalwearand
tear:
• thetoolhasbeenabused,misusedorimproperly
maintained:
• alterationshavebeenmadetothetool.
INNOEVENTSHALLMAKITABELIABLEFORANY
INDIRECT,INCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGESFROMTHESALEORUSEOFTHE
PRODUCT.THISDISCLAIMERAPPLIESBOTH
DURINGANDAFTERTHETERMOFTHISWARRANTY.
MAKITADISCLAIMSLIABILITYFORANYIMPLIED
WARRANTIES,INCLUDINGIMPLIEDWARRANTIES
OF"MERCHANTABILITY"AND"FITNESSFORA
SPECIFICPURPOSE,"AFTERTHEONEYEARTERM
OFTHISWARRANTY.
ThisWarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyou
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above lim
-
itation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states do
not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitation may not apply to you.