Makita 6830 User manual

MODEL

6830

Variable

Speed

Reversing

load speed

(RPM)

4,700

Drywall screw size

(5132’’

1”

1.518”)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Overall length Net weight

342

(13-7/16”)

1.9

kg (4.2

Ibs)

SPEC

CAT1

Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.

WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE.

PORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(For

All

Tools)

WARNING:

WHEN USING ELECTRICTOOLS,

BASIC

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONSSHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE

THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL

INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp

or wet locations. Keepwork area well

lit.

Don't expose power tools

rain.

Don't use tool

presence of flammable liquids or gases.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area.

Don't let visitors contact tool or extension cord.

STORE IDLETOOLS. When not

use, tools should bestored

dry,

andhigh

or locked-up place

out of reach of children.

DON'T FORCE TOOL.

will

do thejob betterand safer atthe ratefor which

was intended.

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a

heavy-dutytool. Don't usetoolfor purpose notintended; for example, don't

use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.

DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear loose clothing orjewelry. They can becaught

moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended

when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering tocontain long hair.

USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is

dusty.

DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool bycordor yank

todisconnect from

receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

IO.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using

your hand and

frees both hands to operate tool.

11.

DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

12.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and

safer performance. Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand changing acces-

sories. Inspect toolcords periodicallyand if damaged, have repairedbyautho-

rized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if

damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

13.

DISCONNECTTOOLS. When not

use, beforeservicing, and when chang-

ing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.

14. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS

AND

WRENCHES. Form habit of checking

see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning

on.

15. AVOID UNINTENTIONALSTARTING. Don't carry tool with finger onswitch.

Be sure switch is OFF when plugging in.

16. EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.

When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough

carry

the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop

inlinevoltage resulting

loss

of power and overheating. Table

showsthe

correct size to use depending on cord lengthand nameplate ampere rating.

doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the

heavier the cord.

TABLE

MINIMUM

GAGE

FOR CORD

SETS

Ampere Rating

More Not More

Than Than

Total Length of Cord in Feet

25 26

50 51

100 101

150

AWG

18 16 14

16 16 14 12

14 12

Not Recommended

18 16

17. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSIONCORDS. When tool is usedoutdoors, use only

extension cords intended for use outdoors and

marked.

18.

STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Don't operate

tool when you are tired.

19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other

part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that

will

operate properly and perform itsintended function. Check for alignment of

moving parts, bindingof moving parts, breakageof parts, mounting, andany

other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that

is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized serv-

ice center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere

this instruction manual.

Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Don't use

tool

switch does not turn

on and off.

20. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded

surfaces. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

21.

REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, useonly identicalreplacementparts.

22.

POLARIZEDPLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has

a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will

fit

polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully

the outlet,

reversethe plug.

stilldoes notfit, contact aqualifiedelectriciantoinstall

the proper outlet. Do not change the plug

any way.

VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tooltoa power source (receptacle,

outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the

nameplate of the tool.

power source

with

voltage greater than that specified

for the tool can result

SERIOUS INJURY tothe user

as well as damage to

the tool.

doubt,

NOT PLUG

THE TOOL. Using a power source with

voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

Use only Makita genuine driver bits and drywallscrew strips specified for this

Always besure that the machine isswitched off and unpluggedbefore carrying

Hold the machine firmly and squarely against the workpiece.

Be sure no one is below when using the machine

high locations.

not touch any metal parts of the machine to prevent electrical shock

Never lubricate the moving parts such as the feeder box. Malfunctionof the

machine.

out any work on the machine.

you drive into a "live" wire.

machine may result.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Adjusting the stopper plate

Loosen the bolts which secure the stopper

plate. Adjust the stopper plate in accord-

ance with the screw length

shown inthe

Fig. A.

Fig. A-

For screws 25 mm

mmlong

Fig. A-2

For screws

35 mm long

Fig.A-3

For screws 35mm

-41

mmlong

r--

Stopper

Then tighten the bolts tosecure the stopper plate.

Fig.

A-1

Fig.

A-2

Fig.

A-3

NOTE

As for Fig. A-2

A-3, secure the stopper plate with both ends contacting the pins on

each side tokeep the plate from tilting.

Adjusting the drivingdepth

Depress the stopper plate

far

will

go. While keeping

in this position, turn

the adjusting knobuntilthe bittip projects

approx.

mm from the stopper plate. Drive

trial screw. If the screw head projects

above the surface

the workpiece, turn

the adjusting knob in the direction of

marking; if the screw head

counter-

sunk, turn the adjusting knob in the direc-

tion of

marking.

Approx. 5

Installingthe screw strip

Insert the screw strip through the screw guide. Then insert

through the feeder box until

the first screw reaches the position nextto the drivingposition.

Feeder

box

~ Screw strip

Removingthe screw strip

remove the screw strip, just pull

out

inthe direction of the arrow.

Carry hook

The carry hook

convenient for hooking

the machine to your belt. Itcan be instal-

led on either side of the machine. To re-

move

it,

pull

out in the direction of the

arrow while raising. To install

it,

push

down until

seats

against the machine

with

little

click.

Driving position

Hook

Switching

and

OFF

CAUTION

Before plugging in the machine, always check to

see

that the switch trigger actuates pro-

perly and returns tothe

"OFF"

positionwhen released.

To switch on, press the trigger.

switch

off, release the trigger.

Switch trigger

\LocTton

Continuousrunning

Press the trigger and

the same time push the lock button.

stop this lock position,

press the trigger and release

it.

Variable trigger speed control

The speed varies from

to maximum, depending on the pressure applied to the trigger.

The morethe trigger

pressed, the faster the machine runs.

Reversing switch

IMPORTANT:

Only reverse the direction

rotationwhen the motor stops completely.

To change the direction

rotation:

Position

FWD

right hand rotation.

Position

REV

left hand rotation.

Reversing switch

Drivingoperation

Switch on the machine by pressing the

trigger and

the same time pushing the

lock button. Hold the machine squarely

against the workpiece and apply forward

pressure to the machine. The screw will be

automatically carried into the driving posi-

tion and driven intotheworkpiece.

IMPORTANT:

.Do

notfire the machinewithout screws. This will damage the workpiece.

If the feeder box becomes sluggish in operation,spray

car wax (spary type wax) on

its

slidingsurfaces. Never lubricate

it.

Installing

removingthe bit

Loosen the boltwhich secures the casing. Pull out the casing in the direction of thearrow.

Press

the

dust cover toward the plane bearing and pull out

the

bit. If

the

dust cover can-

not be movedtothe plane bearing, try

again after turning the bitslightly.

To install the bit, insert

into the socket while turning

slightly. After installing,always

make sure

that

the

bit

securely held

place bytryingtopull

out.

/-Casing

Plane bearing

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Always be sure that the machine

switched off and unplugged before carrying out any

work on the machine.

Replacement

carbon brushes

Replace carbon brushes when they are worn down to the limit mark. Both identical

carbon brushesshould be replaced

the same time.

Limit

mark

maintain products safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance or adjustment should

be carried out by Makita AuthorizedService Center.

June-02-'94 US

AUTO

FEED SCREWDRIVER

Model

6830

Note: The switch and other part configurations

may differ from country to country.

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