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CAUTION:
Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also
void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1.
Charge the battery cartridge before completely dis-
charged. Always stop tool operation and charge the
battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2.
Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3.
Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
ture at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge firmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge.
Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
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Fig.1:
1.
Button
2.
Battery cartridge
To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the
tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of the
cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, hold it so that the battery
cartridge front shape fits to that of the battery install
-
ment opening and slip it into place. Insert it all the way
until it locks in place with a little click.
CAUTION:
Always insert the battery cartridge
all the way until it locks in place.
If not, it may
accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you
or someone around you.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly.
If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a battery protection system.
This system automatically cuts off power to the motor to
extend battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool and/or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions:
Overloaded:
The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw
an abnormally high current.
In this situation, release the switch trigger on the tool
and stop the application that caused the tool to become
overloaded. Then pull the switch trigger again to restart.
Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool will not
operate. If you pull the switch trigger, the motor runs again but
stops soon. In this situation, remove and recharge the battery.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch lever actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when released.
CAUTION:
Be sure to hold the tool firmly
before the tool is switched off.
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Fig.2:
1.
Switch lever
To start the tool, simply pull the switch lever. Tool speed
is increased by increasing pressure on the switch lever.
Release the switch lever to stop.
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
For model DA330D
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Fig.3:
1.
Lamp
For model DA331D
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Fig.4:
1.
Lamp
Pull the switch lever to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch lever is being
pulled. The lamp goes out just after the switch lever is
released.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
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Fig.5:
1.
Reversing switch lever
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of
rotation before operation.
CAUTION:
Use the reversing switch only after
the tool comes to a complete stop.
Changing the
direction of rotation before the tool stops may dam
-
age the tool.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool,
always set the reversing switch lever to the neu-
tral position.
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of rota
-
tion. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A side for clock
-
wise rotation or from the B side for counterclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral posi-
tion, the switch lever cannot be pulled.
