Makita 8401 Drill User Manual


 
CAUTION
:
.Pressing excessively on the tool will not speed up the drilling. In fact, this excessive
pressure will only serve to damage the tip of your bit, decrease the tool performance
and shorten the service life of the tool.
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There
is
a
tremendous twisting force exerted on the tool/bit
at
the time of hole break-
through. Hold the tool firmly and exert care when the bit begins to break through
the workpiece. Use both hands to help control the tool. Be sure
to
use the side grip
(auxiliary handle) to maintain proper control.
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A stuck bit can be removed simply by setting the reversing switch
to
reverse rotation
in order to back out. However, the tool may back out abruptly if you do not hold
it
firmly.
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Always secure small workpieces in
a
vise
or similar hold-down device.
*The use of wire brushes and other accessories on this tool may easily cause jamming,
pinching or binding whereby the
tool
could be twisted unsafely from your hands.
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