Switch action1008817CAUTION:• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,always check to see that the switch trigger actuatesproperly and returns to the "OFF" position whenreleased.To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speedis increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger.Release the switch trigger to stop.Electric brakeThis tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the toolconsistently fails to quickly stop after switch triggerrelease, have tool serviced at a Makita service center.Turning on the front lamp1008820CAUTION:• Do not look in the light or see the source of lightdirectly.Pull the switch trigger to turn on the light. The lamp keepson lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled. Thelamp turns off 10 -15 seconds after releasing the trigger.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 maylower the illumination.Reversing switch action1A B008818This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction ofrotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the Aside for clockwise rotation or from the B side forcounterclockwise rotation.When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,the switch trigger cannot be pulled.CAUTION:• Always check the direction of rotation beforeoperation.• Use the reversing switch only after the tool comesto a complete stop. Changing the direction ofrotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.• When not operating the tool, always set thereversing switch lever to the neutral position.ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before carrying outany work on the tool.Installing or removing driver bit or socket bit12 mm(15/32”)9 mm(3/8”)001266Use only the driver bit or socket bit shown in the figure.Do not use any other driver bit or socket bit.To install the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of thearrow and insert the bit into the sleeve as far as it will go.Then release the sleeve to secure the bit.1. Reversingswitch lever1. Lamp1. Switch trigger