Makita Impact Gun Tips

Makita produces a variety of hand and power tools for commercial and personal use that make completing projects easier and quicker. The Makita impact gun is a cordless impact drill that produces significantly more power than a standard cordless drill designed to drill hard surfaces and remove stubborn fasteners.

Safety

Makita impact guns are powerful tools. Use them with caution. Wear protective gear when using any drill, to prevent debris from harming your eyes. Gloves can protect your hands if they slip off the drill, striking a sharp object, or in case something falls onto your hands. Keep the Makita cordless impact drill away from liquid substances, including water, as they could cause an electrical shock and damage the product.

Size

Makita produces its impact drills in varying sizes according to the battery strength. The amount of battery strength directly affects the power output of the drill. Smaller models work well for most household uses, and large models stand up to commercial use. Using an underpowered drill can result in damage to the drill if the motor overheats. Only use the battery charger designed for the size battery of your drill, and remove fully charged batteries promptly from the charger to prevent damage.

Drilling

When using your Makita impact drill to penetrate into hard surfaces, maintain a firm grip with both hands. Apply pressure straight into the bit, but do not bind the bit. If you do bind it, you can be injured from the bit breaking apart. Choose the drills setting according to the surface you are drilling into. Use a lubricant if the drill bit repeatedly overheats. Harder surfaces require faster rpm modes. Start with the soft hammer mode when utilizing your impact drill to install screws or lag bolts into a material, adjusting the power level as needed.

Removing Items

Makita impact drills feature power to remove stubborn nuts, bolts, screw and fasteners caused by over-tightening or corrosion. Spray any rusted or corroded metal fasteners and nuts with a lubricant or penetrating agent to aid in the removal. Keep the impact drill on a low power level initially so you dont break the bolt or fastener. Increase the power as necessary. Hold the drill firmly when removing stuck items, and never apply leverage to the drill when trying to break loose an item. Leverage can damage the drill.