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Tools: SPONSORED BY Ease of Use THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Manager at Makita, outlines what roofing and cladding contractors should look for when selecting power tools to help make their work easier and safer. When tools are being used throughout the day every day, having the right tools can make a significant difference. There are a number of factors to consider and while the available options may seem similar, it is important to look carefully at the product features. Firstly, cordless tools have a number of benefits in terms of allowing contractors to work quicker and more flexibly. By removing the need to get power to the area it reduces the amount of set up time and eliminates the time required for planning and managing the safe placement of the cables. It also makes it easier for the user to place themselves in the position that makes the work easiest and safest without having to consider the cables. Furthermore, advances in brushless motor and battery technology have meant that run times of cordless tools have improved significantly over recent years. Brushless motors are much smaller allowing tools such as the DHP485 combi drill and DTD153 impact driver to be more compact and lighter. They are also more energy efficient and produce more torque per weight, which means less power is required to achieve the same result, extending run times by between 30% and 50% on each battery charge. Longer run times / reduced charging times In addition to this, lithium-ion batteries allow considerably longer run times compared with previous technologies and innovations have been made that reduce charging times. For example, the intelligent charging system on Makita’s LXT products allow industry leading charge times, with an 18-volt 3 amp-hour (Ah) battery fully charged in as little as 22 minutes. This means work can continue without interruption – especially valuable for roofing and cladding work carried out at height. In addition, with roofing and cladding contracts encompassing a range of different types of work, it is important that the tool makes this as simple as possible. There is an increasingly wide range of cordless tools meaning that there are few tasks that cannot be accomplished with battery power. For example, Makita’s DHS782 cordless circular saw can be fitted with a joist hook, making it ideal for cutting roof joists. Also, selecting tools that share the same battery system can be a wise choice as it allows the battery to be swapped between the tools as needed depending on the task. For example, Makita has taken a ‘one-fits-all’ approach to the development of its 18v LXT products. This means that the batteries can be used on over 200 different products including combi-drills, impact drivers, saws, grinders, nailers and even the site radio. It is also important to select a tool that has the correct capacity for the intended work as products that look similar may have significantly different capabilities. The product information provided by the manufacturer will detail the maximum capacity with different materials. For example, an 18v drill driver may be suitable for drilling up to a 76mm diameter hole in wood but only 13mm in steel. A similar 18v drill driver from the same range may only be capable of 36mm in wood and the same 13mm in steel. Correct choice The correct choice of tools can also help make work safer. Improving site safety is an increasingly important focus for the construction industry in general and for the roofing and cladding sector this is especially crucial because of the increased hazard from working at height. Cordless tools also help lower the risk by significantly reducing the number of potential trip hazards when working on scaffolding by eliminating the need for power cables in the work area. With cordless tools there is also no danger of the cables getting trapped or snagged, which could present a serious hazard when operating the tools. Makita also offers a wide range of tool belts, holsters and pouches suitable for roofing applications to secure tools and accessories – offering a solution to carry products when you need both hands free. When choosing power tools it is crucial to understand what is needed and look carefully at the product’s features and technology. For roofing and cladding contractors, this will make work easier, safer and will ultimately improve productivity. Contact Makita 01908 211678 www.makitauk.com @MakitaUK 88 TC OCTOBER <strong>2019</strong>
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