Auto Feed Screwdriver

MODEL

6832

Variable Speed I Reversing

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Screw strip

4 mm x 25 mm - 57 mm

(5132" x 1"

~

2-114")

No load speed

(RPM)

0 -- 2,800

Overall length

372 mm (14-518")

Net weight

2.0 kg (4.4 Ibs)

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(For

All

Tools)

WARNING:

WHEN USING ELECTRIC TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE

THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL

INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

1.

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

2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Don't expose power tools t o rain.

Don't use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

Don't l e t visitors contact tool or extension cord.

4. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, and high or locked-up place -

5. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

6. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment t o do the job of a heavy-duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended; for example, don't use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.

7. DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering t o contain long hair.

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

9. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it t o disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. your hand and it frees both hands t o operate tool.

1 1 . DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces- sories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by autho- rized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. ing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.

Ampere Rating

More Not More

Than Than

0

6

10

12

-

-

-

-

6

10

12

16

0 -

18

18

16

14

Total Length of Cord in Feet

26 - 50 51 - 101 - 150

A W G

16

16

16

12

16

14

14

14

12

12

Not Recommended

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VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool t o a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified o n the nameplate of the tool. A power source w i t h voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in SERIOUS INJURY t o the user

- the tool. I f in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source w i t h voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful t o the motor.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1. Always be sure that the tool is switched o f f and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

2. Use only Makita genuine driver bits and screw strips specified for this tool.

Be sure no one is below when using the tool in high locations.

4. Hold the tool firmly and squarely against the workpiece.

5. Keep hands away from rotating parts.

6. When driving into walls, floors or wherever "live" electrical wires may be encountered, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL!

Hold the tool only by the insulated grasping surfaces t o prevent electric shock i f you drive into a "live" wire.

7. Never lubricate the moving parts such as the feeder box. Malfunction of the tool may result.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Adjusting the stopper plate (Fig. 1, 2, 3 & 4)

There are two kinds of stopper plates; one is for screws 25 mm (1") - 41 mm (1-5/8") long and the other i s for screws 40 mm (1-9/16") - mm (2-1/4") long. When the tool is shipped, the former stopper plate is installed on the casing and the latter stopper p l a t e on the feeder box. Replace the stopper plate as necessary.

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Stopper plate for screws 25 mm ( 1

"

41 mm (1-5/8") Ion

Stopper for screws 40 mm (1 -9/16")

57 mm (2-1/4") long

Fig.

Pins

Fig.

:

5

Adjust the stopper plate in accordance with the screw length as shown in Fig, 3 81 4. I f necessary, loosen the bolts which secure the stopper plate.

Fig. 3-1 : For screws 25 mm (1") -

Fig. 3-2: For screws 28 mm (1-1/8") - 35 mm (1-3/8") long

Fig.3-3: For screws35 mm (1-3/8") - 4 1 mm (1-5/8") long

Fig. 4-1 : For screws 40 mm (1-9/16") -

Fig. 4-2 : For screws 44 mm (1-3/4") - 51 mm (2") long

Fig. 4-3: For screws 51 mm (2") -

Then tighten the bolts to secure the stopper plate.

NOTE :

As for Fig. 3-2, 3-3, 4-2 & 4-3, secure the stopper plate with both ends contacting the pins on each side to keep the stopper plate from tilting.

Fig. 3- 1

Pin

Fig. 3-2 Fig. 3-3

Fig.

6

Setting the slide plate (Fig. 5 & 6)

When driving screws 25 mm ( I " ) - 41 mm (1-5/8") long, set the slide plate to the posi- tion shown in Fig. 5. To set the slide plate, press it in the direction of the arrow while depressing the screw in the center of the adjusting knob.

1 - Z 5 m m l l

-

4

\

Slide plate

\ Press

Adjusting knob l L z e s s

Screw

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When driving screws 40 mm (1-9/16") -

57 mm (2-1/4") long, set the slide plate to the position shown in Fig. 6. To set the slide plate, just press it in the direction of the arrow.

Slide plate

Slide plate

Fig.

Adjusting the driving depth (Fig. 7 )

Depress the stopper plate as far as it will go. While keeping it in this position, turn the adjusting knob until the bit tip projects

a p p r o x . 5 mm (3/16") plate. Drive a trial screw. If the screw head projects above the surface of the workpiece, turn the adjusting knob in the + (plus) direction; if the screw head i s countersunk, turn the adjusting knob in the - (minus) direction.

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Stopper plate

Casing

Adjusting knob

7

Installing the screw strip (Fig. 8 81 9)

Insert the screw strip through the screw guide. Then insert it through the feeder box until the first screw reaches the position next to the driving position.

Feeder box

Screw strip

-Driving position

I

Fig. 8

Removing the screw strip (Fig.

IO)

To remove the screw strip, just pull it out in the direction of the arrow.

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Fig.

Carry hook (Fig. 11)

The carry hook i s convenient for hooking the tool to your belt. It can be installed on either side of the machine. To remove it, pull it out in the direction of the arrow while raising. To install the hook, push it down until it "clicks" into place on the tool.

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Hook

8

Fig. 1(

Fig. 11

Switch action (Fig. 12)

CAUTION :

Before plugging in 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 trigger.

Release the trigger to stop. For continuous operation, pull the trigger and then push in the lock button. To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the trigger fully, then release it.

Switch t r i g g e k L o c y u t t o n

Fig. 12

Continuous running (Fig. 12)

Press the trigger and a t the same time push the lock button. To stop this lock position, press the trigger and release it.

Variable trigger speed control (Fig. 12)

The speed varies from 0 to maximum, depending on the pressure applied to the trigger.

The more the trigger i s pressed, the faster the tool runs.

Reversing switch action (Fig. 13)

This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of rotation. Press the upper side (FWD side) of the switch for clockwise rotation or the lower side ( R E V side) of the switch for counterclockwise rotation.

Reversing switch

Fig. 1:

CAUTION :

0

Always check the direction of rotation before operation.

.Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes to a complete stop. Changing the direction of rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.

9

Driving operation (Fig. 14)

Switch on the tool by pressing the trigger and a t the same time pushing the lock button. Hold the tool squarely against the workpiece and apply forward pressure to the tool. The screw will be automatically carried to the driving position and driven into the workpiece.

Fig. 14

IMP0 RTANT :

Do not fire the tool without screws. This will damage the workpiece.

0

If the feeder box becomes sluggish in operation, spray car wax (spray type wax) on i t s sliding surfaces. Never lubricate it.

Installing or removing the bit (Fig. 15 & 16)

CAUTION :

Always be sure that the tool i s switched off and unplugged before installing or removing the bit.

Loosen the bolt which secures the casing. Pull out the casing in the direction of the arrow. Press the dust cover toward the plane bearing and pull out the bit. I f the dust cover cannot be moved as far as the plane bearing, try it again after turning the bit slightly.

To install the bit, insert it into the socket while turning it slightly. After installing, always make sure that the bit is securely held in place by trying to pull it out.

Plane bearing

-,

Fig. l ! Fig. 16

10

Extension handle

(optional accessory) (Fig. 17)

Use of extension handle allows you t o drive screws into floors while standing.

Fig. 1

11

12

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION :

Always be sure that the tool i s switched off and unplugged before attempting t o perform inspection or maintenance.

Replacing carbon brushes

Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free t o slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced a t the same time. Use only identical carbon brushes. l L

Limit mark

Fig. 18

Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps.

Fig. 19

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:

These accessories or attachments are recommended for manual. The use with your Makita tool specified in this use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury t o persons.

The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner.

0

Phillips bit 2-132 ( 5 per pkg.)

Part No. A- 16536

0

Plastic carrying case

Part No. 824421 -0

0

Stopper plate

(for screw 25 mm (1

-

41 m m (1 -5/8") long)

Part No. 344054-0

0

Hex wrench

Part No. 783201 - 2

13

M a r . - 3 0 - ' 9 5 US

AUTO FEED SCREWDRIVER

Model 6832

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Note: The switch, noise suppressor and other part configurations may differ from country to country.

M O D E L 6832

ITEM NO.

NO. USED

DESCRIPTION

$tD

DESCRIPTION

Mar.-30-'95 US

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M A C H I N E

9

1 0

I 1

12

13

1 4

15

16

1 7

18

1 9

20

21

2 2

2 3

2 4

25

2 6

2 1

28

29

30

31

32

33

5

6

7

8

1

2

3

4

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

I

1

3

1

Slopper Base

Box Cover Complete

Leaf S p m g

Slopper

PI" 3

Feeder Box Complete

Phillips Bit No 2 1 3 2 L

COmpreSslOn Soring 21

Dust Cover

Shifter Pin

CaSlng C O m p k l e

S18de Plate

Leal spring

Knob 4 0 compre.a,on S p m g 1 2

Flat Washer 6

Countersunk Head Screw M 4 x 1 2

Hex Socket Head Bolt M 4 x 2 5

P,n 4

Plane Bearing 8

1

1

1

1

Thrust Needle Bearing 821

Helical Gear 59

Pl" 8

Compression Spring 6

1

1

Splndle

Steel Ball 3 5

Plane Bearing 1 4 1

1

1

1

Plate

Ratchet Wheel

Ratchet Disc

1

1

Leaf Spring

Sleeve 4

1 F l a t Head Screw M 3 x 5

-

5 1

52

5 3

5 4

55

56

4 1

4 2

4 3

4 4

4 5

4 6

4 7

4 8

4 9

3 4

3 5

3 6

37

38

3 9

4 0

6 2

6 3

6 4

6 5

66

5 1

58

59

60

6 1

1

2

2

1

I

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1 i i

1

1

1

Pan Head Screw M 4 x 1 8 i W i t h Washer1

Hex Socket Head Bolt M 4 x 8

Hex Socket Head Bolt M 4 x 8

Ball Bearing 606

Spiral Bevel Gear 2 2

Retainmg Ring 5-9

Helical Gear 9

Ball Beating 606

Name Plate

Housing Set I W i t h llem 601

Cord

Cord Guard

Strain Relief

Tapping Screw 4 x 1 8 oust cover

S w i t c h

S w i t c h

Spiral Bevel Gear 15

0 Ring 22 4

Ball Bearing 6 0 0 0 L L B

Fan 55

ARMATURE ASSEMBLY i W i t h llem 54 55 & 581

Field

Ball Bearing 627LLB

Holder A r m Complete

1

1

1

1

1 0

1

1

Housing Set i W i t h Item 431

Tapplng Screw B T 4 x 2 0

S c r e w Guide

Tapplng Screw BT4xZO

Hook 1

2 Brush Holder Cap

- Brush

Note The s w t c h and other par1 SpecificationS may differ trom country t o country

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MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Warranty Policy

Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our option, replace) without charge.

This Warranty does not apply where: e repairs have been made or attempted by others: repairs are required because of normal wear and tear: e

The tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained ; alterations have been made to the tool.

IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CON-

SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER

APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.

MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLlED

WARRANTIES OF “MERCHANTABILITY” AND “FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE,”

AFTER THE ONE-YEAR TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or Limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Ma ki ta Corporation

3-11 -8, Sumiyoshi-cho,

Anjo, Aichi 446 Japan

884006 066 PRINTED IN JAPAN

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