Makita 601DST Cordless Drill User Manual


 
Installing or removing
the
drill bit
CAUTION
:
Always be sure that the tool
is
switched off and the batterv
is
disconnected from the tool
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.
To remove the bit, turn the chuck key
counterclockwise in just one hole, then
loosen the chuck by hand.
After using the chuck key, be sure to return
it
to the original position
Switch action
To
start the tool, simply pull the trigger. Tool speed
is
increased
by
increasing pressure on
the trigger.
Release
the trigger to stop.
CAUTION
:
Before connecting the battery to the tool, always check to
see
that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF"
position when released.
Reversing switch action
This tool has
a
reversing switch to change
the direction of rotation. Move the revers-
ing switch lever to the right for clockwise
rotation or to the left for counterclockwise
rotation.
Aeversing switch lever
/
CAUTION
:
Always check the direction of rotation before operation.
*The reversing switch lever cannot be moved while the trigger
is
pulled.
Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes to complete stop. Changing the
direction of rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.
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