Makita DDF458, Instruction Manual

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Lighting up the front lamp
1
► 1. Lamp
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp keeps
on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled. The
lamp goes out 10 -15 seconds after releasing the trigger.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp,
or it may lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
1
A
B
► 1. Reversing switch lever
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction
of rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the
A side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for coun-
terclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral posi-
tion, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
CAUTION:
• Always check the direction of rotation before
operation.
• Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.
• When not operating the tool, always set the
reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
Speed change
1
► 1. Speed change lever
To change the speed, first switch off the tool and then
slide the speed change lever to the "2" side for high
speed or, "1" side for low speed. Be sure that the speed
change lever is set to the correct position before opera-
tion. Use the right speed for your job.
CAUTION:
• Always set the speed change lever fully to the
correct position. If you operate the tool with the
speed change lever positioned halfway between
the "1" side and , "2" side, the tool may be
damaged.
• Do not use the speed change lever while the
tool is running. The tool may be damaged.
Selecting the action mode
1
2
► 1. Action mode changing ring 2. Arrow
This tool has an action mode changing ring. For drilling,
turn the ring so that the arrow on the tool body points
toward the
mark on the ring. For screwing, turn the
ring so that the arrow points toward the mark on
the ring.
CAUTION:
• Always set the ring correctly to your desired
mode mark. If you operate the tool with the ring
positioned halfway between the mode marks,
the tool may be damaged.