User manual MAKITA PS500

[. . . ] Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the fastener may contact hidden wiring. Fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock. Be sure no one is below when using the tool in high locations. Do not touch the drill bit or the workpiece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. [. . . ] 3) CAUTION: • Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released. To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. 4) CAUTION: • Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly. Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled. 6 The lamp goes out 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 may lower the illumination. NOTE: • The adjusting ring does not lock when the pointer is positioned only halfway between the graduations. The clutch will slip at various torque levels when set at the number 1 to 21. 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. installing or removing driver bit or drill bit (Fig. 11) 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. 12) Fit the bit holder into the protrusion at the tool foot on either right or left side and secure it with a screw. When not using the driver bit, keep it in the bit holders. 13) The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool. This can be installed on either side of the tool. [. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ]