Makita LCT212W Cordless Drill User Manual


 
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Adjusting the fastening torque
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The fastening torque can be adjusted in 18 steps by
turning the adjusting ring so that its graduations are
aligned with the pointer on the tool body. The fastening
torque is minimum when the number 1 is aligned with the
pointer, and maximum when the
marking is aligned
with the pointer.
The clutch will slip at various torque levels when set at
the number 1 to 18. The clutch is designed not to slip at
the
marking.
Before actual operation, drive a trial screw into your
material or a piece of duplicate material to determine
which torque level is required for a particular application.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing or removing driver bit or drill bit
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Turn the sleeve counterclockwise to open the chuck jaws.
Place the bit in the chuck as far as it will go. Turn the
sleeve clockwise to tighten the chuck.
To remove the bit, turn the sleeve counterclockwise.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
Always insert the battery cartridge all the way until it
locks in place. If not, it may accidentally fall out of
the tool, causing injury to you or someone around
you.
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the grip and the
other hand on the bottom of the battery cartridge to
control the twisting action.
Screwdriving operation
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CAUTION:
Adjust the adjusting ring to the proper torque level
for your work.
Place the point of the driver bit in the screw head and
apply pressure to the tool. Start the tool slowly and then
increase the speed gradually. Release the switch trigger
as soon as the clutch cuts in.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the driver bit is inserted straight in
the screw head, or the screw and/or bit may be
damaged.
NOTE:
When driving wood screws, predrill pilot holes to
make driving easier and to prevent splitting of the
workpiece. See the chart.
4.2 - 4.4 (11/64” - 11/64”)
Nominal diameter of wood screw
(mm)
3.1 (1/8”)
3.5 (9/64”)
3.8 (5/32”)
4.5 (11/64”)
4.8 (3/16”)
5.1 (13/64”)
5.5 (7/32”)
5.8 (7/32”)
6.1 (15/64”)
Recommended size of pilot hole
(mm)
2.0 - 2.2 (5/64” - 3/32”)
2.2 - 2.5 (3/32” - 3/32”)
2.5 - 2.8 (3/32” - 7/64”)
2.9 - 3.2 (7/64” - 1/8”)
3.1 - 3.4 (1/8” - 9/64”)
3.3 - 3.6 (1/8” - 9/64”)
3.7 - 3.9 (9/64” - 5/32”)
4.0 - 4.2 (5/32” - 11/64”)
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Drilling operation
First, turn the adjusting ring so that the pointer points to
the
marking. Then proceed as follows.
Drilling in wood
When drilling in wood, the best results are obtained with
wood drills equipped with a guide screw. The guide
screw makes drilling easier by pulling the bit into the
workpiece.
Drilling in metal
To prevent the bit from slipping when starting a hole,
make an indentation with a center-punch and hammer at
1. Sleeve
1. Pointer
2. Adjusting ring
3. Graduation