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INSTR UCTION MANU AL W ARNING: F or your personal saf ety , READ and UNDERST AND bef ore using. SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Cor dless Driver Drill Equipped with Electric Brake MODEL BDF460 002040[...]
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2 SPECIFICATIONS • Manuf acturer reser ves the right to change specifications without notice. • Specifications ma y differ from country to countr y . GENERAL SAFETY R ULES USA003-1 (FOR All BA TTER Y OPERA TED T OOLS ) W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. F ailure to f ollow all instructions listed below , ma y result in electr ic sh[...]
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3 SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS Wo r k A r e a 1. Keep y our work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci- dents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Pow e r tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. 3. Keep bystander s, childre[...]
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4 18. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 19. Check f or misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’ s operation. If damaged, have the tool ser- viced befo[...]
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5 SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS W ARNING: MISUSE or failure to fo llow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual ma y cause serious personal injury . SYMBOLS USD301-1 The f ollowings show the symbols used f or tool. V ....................... volts ................... direct current .................... no load speed .../min ................ re[...]
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6 c. That wire size is at least as large as the one specified in the table below . 9. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace them immediatel y . 10. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow , been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any wa y; take it to a qualified serviceman. 11 . Do not disassemble charger or batter[...]
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7 8. Do not charge inside a bo x or container of any kind. The battery must be placed in a well ventilated area during charging. SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS SYMBOLS The f ollowing show the symbols used f or the charger . Be sure that you understand their meaning bef ore use. .......... Ready to charge ............. Charging ............. Charging com[...]
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8 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and the batter y cartr idge is remov ed bef ore adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge • Alwa ys switch off the tool bef ore inser tion or remov al of the batter y cartr idge. • T o remove the battery car tr idge , [...]
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9 5. If you lea ve the battery car tridge in the charger after the charging cycle is complete, the charger will s witch into its “ trickle charge (maintenance charge) ” mode which will last appro ximately 24 hours. 6. After charging, unplug the charger from the power source. NO TE: • The batter y charger is f or charging Makita batter y car t[...]
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10 • Check the sound of cooling f an, vent on the charger and batter y , which can be sometime clogged with dust. • The cooling system is in order although no sound of cooling fa n comes out, if the yellow w ar ning light will not flash. • Alwa ys keep clean the v ent on charger and batter y f or cooling. • The products should be sent to re[...]
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11 Switch action CA UTION: • Bef ore inser ting the batter y car tridge into the tool, alwa ys check to see that the s witch trigger actuates properly and retur ns to the “ OFF ” position when released. T o star t the tool, simply pull the switch trigger . T ool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the s witch trigger . Release the s [...]
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12 Speed change T o change the speed, first switch off the tool and then slide the speed change le ver to the “ II ” side f or high speed or “ I ” side f or low speed. Be sure that the speed change lev er is set to the correct position bef ore operation. Use the r ight speed fo r your job . CA UTION: • Alwa ys set the speed change lev er [...]
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13 ASSEMBL Y CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and the batter y cartr idge is remov ed bef ore carr ying out any work on the tool. Installing side grip (auxiliary handle) CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the side grip is installed securely bef ore operation. Alwa ys use the side grip to ensure operating safe ty . Install[...]
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14 Adjustable depth r od The adjustable depth rod is used to drill holes of unif or m depth. Loosen the clamp screw , set to desired position, then tighten the clamp screw . OPERA TION CA UTION: • Alwa ys inser t the batter y cartr idge all the wa y until it locks in place . If you can see the red par t on the upper side of the button, it is not [...]
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15 • If the tool is operated continuously until the battery car tridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest f or 15 minutes bef ore proceeding with a fresh batter y . Drilling operation First, turn the adjusting r ing so that the pointer points to the marking. Then proceed as follo ws. Drilling in wood When drilling in wood, the best results ar[...]
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16 • Alwa ys secure small workpieces in a vise or similar hold- down de vice. • If the tool is operated continuously until the battery car tridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest f or 15 minutes bef ore proceeding with a fresh batter y . MAINTENANCE CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and the batter y cartr idge is[...]
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17 EN0001-1 Recyc ling the Battery The only wa y to dispose of a Makita batter y is to recycle it. The law prohibits an y other method of disposal. T o recycle the batter y: 1. Remov e the batter y from the tool. 2. a) T ake the batter y to y our nearest Makita F actor y Ser- vice Center or b) T ake the batter y to y our nearest Makita Authorized S[...]
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Memo 18[...]
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Memo 19[...]
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Memo 20[...]
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21 Fold Cut Stamp Timbre Makita Canada Inc. 1950 Forbes Street, Whitb y , Ontario L1N 7B7[...]
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22 Y our answer s to the following questions are appreciated. Date Purchased Model No . Serial No. Initial Last Name Street Address City Province AGE: Male Female Married Single Month Day Y ear 20 Under 19 20-29 30-39 40-49 Over 50 P aste Paste P aste Paste P aste P aste Paste P aste P aste Paste P aste Paste P aste P aste P aste Paste P aste Paste[...]
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23 F actory Ser vice Centres For the authorized service centre nearest you please refer to the local yellow pages directory under “ tools ” or con- tact our customer service department (Tel) 1-800-263-3734 When you need service... • Explain the problem in a letter • Enclose the letter with the tool • Package carefully and send prepaid to [...]
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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, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita ’ s[...]