Makita 6404 manual

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    Drill Steel 10 mm (3/8”) MODEL 6404 Variable speedlReversIng (RPM) Wood INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS 10 mm (3/8”) I 15 mm (5/8”) 1 0 - 2,100 1 242 mm 19-9/16’,) I 1.4 kg (3.1 Ibs) * Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (For All Tools) WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRIC TOOLS, BASIC SAFE- REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PER- TY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO SONAL INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries. CONSIDER WOR[...]

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    14. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. 15. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is OFF when plugging in. 16. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extens[...]

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    ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES 1. Always be sure you have a firm footing. 2. Hold the tool firmly. 3. Keep hands away from rotating parts. 4. When drilling into walls, floors or wherever "live" electrical wires may be encountered, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL! Hold the tool by the insulated grasping surfaces to prevent electric shock[...]

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    Installing or removing drill bit CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing the bit. To install the bit, place it in the chuck as far as it will go. Tighten the chuck by hand. Place the chuck key in each of the three holes and tighten clockwise. Be sure to tighten all three chuck holes evenly.[...]

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    CAUTION : 0 Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the trigger switch actuates properly *Always check the direction of rotation before drilling. 0 Use the reversing switch lever only when the tool comes to a complete stop. Changing When not operating the tool, keep the reversing switch lever in the neutral position. *Pulling the trig[...]

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    MA1 NTENANCE CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. The tool will stop when the carbon brushes wear to a certain length. When this occurs, both carbon brushes should be replaced. To maintain product SAFETY and RELl AB1 LITY, repairs, carbon brush inspection and re[...]

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    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The accessories listed in this manual are available at an extra cost from your Makita distributor or Makita factory Service center Service centers are listed on the warranty card packed with your tool CAUTION These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual The use of any o[...]

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    2 1 DrillChuckS 10 10 3 1 Gear 11 4 1 BallBaaring6272 12 5 1 Housing Sol (With Ibm 17) 13 6 1 TerminslBaseCwnplsle 14 7 1 FIELDASSEMBLY 15 8 1 Bell Beadng626Z 16 Q 1 ARMATUREASSEMBLY 17 (with item 8-1 I) 18 10 1 Fan52 1 Ball Bearing627Z 1 SwilCh 2 CabnBNlh 1 cwd 1 DuslCover 7 Tapping Screw BT 4r25 1 1 NanwPlale Housing Set (Wiih Item 5)[...]

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    May-l0-'88 US 10 mm (318") DRILL Model 6404 Note: The switch and other part configurations may differ from country to country. 11[...]

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    MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, retum the COMPLETE tool, freight[...]