Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury. mind you 2 or 3 other tools have had switch problems ,and others have had to be pressed a few times to work. In this case, switch on and run the tool for a second at the " " position, then stop the tool and slide the ring to your desired position. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the fastener may contact hidden wiring.

A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. And once in drill it likes to slip into hammer and destroy my drill bits… I just had my first sent back to makita. luckily go back a bit and got Whit-worth find fit better on some mm suppose the bolt heads are made to a poor standard. While the debate about which brand / range of products will rage forever, and it's something we won't resolve here, what we can do is take a look at the two leading cordless hammer drills to see which one is better.To prevent the drill bit from slipping when starting a hole, make an indentation with a center-punch and hammer at the point to be drilled. If you operate the tool with the speed change lever positioned halfway between the "1" side and "2" side, the tool may be damaged. Alternatively, purchasing one of the 2-Piece Combo Kits with 18v Combi Drill and Jigsaw (either the DLX2202TJ1 or DLX2134TJ) gives the opportunity to choose between a free DAB+ Site Radio (DMR110) or a free 18V LXT 5. Drill bits · Driver bits · Tungsten-carbide tipped drill bit · Blow-out bulb · Driver bit holder · Hook · Tool hanger · Makita genuine battery and charger NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories.

This is virtually identical to the DHP483 (above), save for the fact that it has a slightly heavier duty casing around the gearbox.When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers. CAUTION: Make sure that the driver bit is inserted straight in the screw head, or the screw and/or driver bit may be damaged. In fact, it was so good the battery indicator on the back of the battery had only just dropped to two bars (from four) in the time I had to recharge my old drill. My dad and g dad were mobile greengrocers in Blackpool so i can relate, when it was my turn i stopped that job after about 1 month, not nice to do when its been going a long time but definitely for the best .

Packed with industry leading technology and easy to use features, our range of Makita drills come in varying styles each targeting a specific need.Driver bit Fit the driver bit holder into the protrusion at the tool foot on either right or left side and secure it with a screw. In a real world test, albeit with a newer battery, the new 5Ah battery on this drill lasted twice as long as my previous 3Ah drill. Starting off with the weight and size, it's nice and compact and lightweight, these new generation combi drills have been on a diet and lost a few pounds. The chuck rate is then identical, and it is 13 mm – the higher this number, the larger the drill can be put in the drill.

Installing the batteries to non-compliant products may result in a fire, excessive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.This product carries a full 3 year manufacturers warranty covering both faulty materials and faulty workmanship, it does not cover general wear and tear or damage, batteries, blades, bulbs and other consumables. Now like I say I am going to focus mainly on 18V LXT Combi Drills – this is purely due to it being the most sought-after and complex range of Makita Combis. As with cars though a bigger engine does not always translate to better performance so it is important to compare the specifications of tools at different voltages between different manufacturers. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. CAUTION: When the speed comes down extremely, reduce the load or stop the tool to avoid the tool damage.