Operation; Maintenance - Makita BDF444 Bedienungsanleitung

Installing bit holder
Fig.10
Fit the bit holder into the protrusion at the tool foot on
eithher right or left side and secure it with a screw.
When not using the driver bit, keep it in the bit holders.
Bits 45 mm long can be kept there.
Hook
Fig.11
The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool.
This can be installed on either side of the tool.
To install the hook, insert it into a groove in the tool
housing on either side and then secure it with a screw.
To remove, loosen the screw and then take it out.

OPERATION

Screwdriving operation
Fig.12
First, slide the action mode change lever so that it points
to the marking. Adjust the adjusting ring to the proper
torque level for your work. Then proceed as follows.
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.
NOTE:
Make sure that the driver bit is inserted straight in
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the screw head, or the screw and/or bit may be
damaged.
When driving wood screws, predrill pilot holes to
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make driving easier and to prevent splitting of the
workpiece. See the chart.
Nominal diameter of wood screw
(mm)
3.1
3.5
3.8
4.5
4.8
5.1
5.5
5.8
6.1
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NOTE:
If the tool is operated continuously until the battery
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cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for
15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.
Drilling operation
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.
Recommended size of pilot hole
(mm)
2.0 - 2.2
2.2 - 2.5
2.5 - 2.8
2.9 - 3.2
3.1 - 3.4
3.3 - 3.6
3.7 - 3.9
4.0 - 4.2
4.2 - 4.4
Drilling in metal
To prevent the bit from slipping when starting a hole,
make an indentation with a center-punch and hammer at
the point to be drilled. Place the point of the bit in the
indentation and start drilling.
Use a cutting lubricant when drilling metals. The
exceptions are iron and brass which should be drilled
dry.
First, slide the action mode change lever so that it points
to the marking. The adjusting ring can be aligned in
any torque levels for this operation. Then proceed as
follows.
CAUTION:
Pressing excessively on the tool will not speed up
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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.
There is a tremendous force exerted on the tool/bit
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at the time of hole break through. Hold the tool
firmly and exert care when the bit begins to break
through the workpiece.
A stuck bit can be removed simply by setting the
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reversing switch to reverse rotation in order to back
out. However, the tool may back out abruptly if you
do not hold it firmly.
Always secure small workpieces in a vise or similar
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hold-down device.
If the tool is operated continuously until the battery
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cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for
15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
Replacing carbon brushes
Fig.13
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove two screws then remove
the rear cover.
Fig.14
Raise the arm part of the spring and then place it in the
recessed part of the housing with a slotted bit
screwdriver of slender shaft or the like.
Fig.15
Use pliers to remove the carbon brush caps of the
carbon brushes. Take out the worn carbon brushes,
insert the new ones and replace the carbon brush caps
in reverse.
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