I have this makita drill, this is my first drill ever I am a bit confused.?

Question

Ok first of all I made the mistake of buying online, but the situation it was the only was to obtain the drill. Second I am either really bad with these tools or the drill is broken.

Heres the drill: http://www.amazon.com/Makita-BDF452HW-18-Volt-Compact-Lithium-Ion/dp/B000K6ILDW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1216600789&sr=8-3

When I got it the chuck jaws seem to not open or close. I am a

little confused, what attachment do I need to place a bit inside???? I mean its just a hole and theres no attachments with the case, ahhh Help I am so confused.

I bought some dewalt s***w driver bit kits and drill bit kit.

Answer 1

You do not need a key this drill locks bits in by you tightining the tip of the gun. sometimes when these drill are closed tight or open to much they tend to jam you may have to really use some strenghth to get it to move in the direction that you need good luck

Answer 2

Set the foward/reverse button to forward, grasp the chuck and press the trigger. This should bring the jaws out of the chuck to the max! If not, something`s wrong. You probably have a refurbished tool. Try working the chuck in a alternating forward and reverse manner while holding the chuck, This may free up the jaws if they`re stuck( a little wd40 will also help) If this does`nt work I`d return it!