FS4300 drywall screwdriver

The FS4300 is an corded electric screw driver manufactured by Makita. It is powered by a 570 watt brushed electric motor.

It is specifically aimed at drywall installation with a high RPM of 4000 it can drive in small screws very quickly.

The machine has a direct drive transmission allowing it to be compact and light because no gearbox is needed.

Exterior

The machine has a pistol shaped body with the handle in the back from where the power cord extends on the bottom. There is an integrated white LED that illuminates the working area.

Protruding from the bottom of the handle is a "locator holder" to hold the locator. The locator is the tapered front that surrounds the bit and needs to be removed to change the bit.

The body is made out of "Makita teal" colored plastic with an black metal belt clip on top.

Near the front is a black locking sleeve which can be turned to adjust the depth of the screw.

At the very tip is the locator which tapers towards the front with a ring magnet at the very tip to hold a screw in place.

Operation

On front of the handle there is a black trigger switch to activate the machine. Behind it is a round black lock on button to keep the machine turning.

On top side of the trigger is a switch to reverse the direction of rotation.

To change a bit the locator has to be pulled out.