Lighting up the lamps (Fig. 5)
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
To turn on the lamp, pull the trigger. Release the trigger to
turn it off.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be
careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower
the illumination.
Reversing switch action (Fig. 6)
CAUTION:
• Always check the direction of rotation before operation.
• Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes to a
complete stop. Changing the direction of rotation
before the tool stops may damage the tool.
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of
rotation. Move the reversing switch lever to the
position (A side) for clockwise rotation or the
(B side) for counterclockwise rotation.
Hook (Fig. 7)
The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing the bit
To remove the bit, first remove the locator by pulling the
lock ring away from the gear housing. (Fig. 8)
Grasp the bit with a pair of pliers and pull the bit out of the
magnetic bit holder. Sometimes, it helps to wiggle the bit
with the pliers as you pull.
To install the bit, push it firmly into the magnetic bit holder.
Then install the locator by pushing it firmly back onto the
gear housing. (Fig. 9)
Use of locator holder (Fig. 10)
The locator can be temporarily held on the locator holder
during replacing bit or using without locator. To hold the
locator, position the trapezoidal holes of the locator on the
swells of the locator holder and push it in.
OPERATION (Fig. 11)
Fit the screw on the point of the bit and place the point of
the screw on the surface of the workpiece to be fastened.
Apply pressure to the tool and start it. Withdraw the tool
as soon as the clutch cuts in. Then release the switch
trigger.
CAUTION:
• When fitting the screw onto the point of the bit, be
careful not to push in on the screw. If the screw is
pushed in, the clutch will engage and the screw will
rotate suddenly. This could damage a workpiece or
cause an injury.
• Make sure that the bit is inserted straight in the screw
head, or the screw and/or bit may be damaged.
• Hold the tool only by the handle when performing an
operation. Do not touch the metal part.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended
for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual.
The use of any other accessories or attachments might
position
present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory
or attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Phillips Insert bits
• Magnetic bit holder
• Locator
For Model FS2300
For European countries only
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN60745:
Sound pressure level (L
Sound power level (L
Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A)
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined
according to EN60745:
Work mode: screwdriving without impact
Vibration emission (a
Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s
EC Declaration of Conformity
We Makita Corporation as the responsible
manufacturer declare that the following Makita
machine(s):
Designation of Machine: Drywall Screwdriver
Model No./ Type: FS2300
are of series production and
Conforms to the following European Directives:
98/37/EC until 28th December 2009 and then with
2006/42/EC from 29th December 2009
And are manufactured in accordance with the following
standards or standardised documents:
EN60745
): 83 dB (A)
pA
): 94 dB (A)
WA
Wear ear protection
2
): 2.5 m/s
or less
h
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ENG102-2
ENG204-2
ENH101-12
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