Makita DDF485Z, Instruction Manual

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Reversing switch action
► 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 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.
Speed change
► Fig.6: 1. Speed change lever
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.
CAUTION:
Do not use the speed change lever
while the tool is running. The tool may be damaged.
Displayed
Number
Speed Torque Applicable
operation
1 Low High Heavy load -
ing operation
2 High Low Light loading
operation
To change the speed, switch off the tool first. Push the
speed change lever to display "2" for high speed or "1" for
low speed but high torque. Be sure that the speed change
lever is set to the correct position before operation.
If the tool speed is coming down extremely during the operation with
display "2", push the lever to display "1" and restart the operation.
Adjusting the fastening torque
► Fig.7: 1. Adjusting ring 2. Graduation 3. Arrow
The fastening torque can be adjusted in 22 levels by turning the adjusting ring. Align the graduations with the arrow
on the tool body. You can get the minimum fastening torque at 1 and maximum torque at
marking.
The clutch will slip at various torque levels when set at the number 1 to 21. The clutch does not work at the marking.
Before actual operation, drive a trial screw into your material or a piece of duplicate material to determine which
torque level is required for a particular application.
The following shows the rough guide of the relationship between the screw size and graduation.
Graduation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Machine screw M4 M5 M6
Wood
screw
Soft wood
(e.g. pine)
– ɸ 3.5 x 22 ɸ 4.1x 38 –
Hard wood
(e.g. lauan)
– ɸ 3.5 x 22 ɸ 4.1x 38 –
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing driver bit/
drill bit
► Fig.8: 1. Sleeve 2. Close 3. Open
Turn the sleeve counterclockwise to open the chuck
jaws. Place the driver bit/drill bit in the chuck as far
as it will go. Turn the sleeve clockwise to tighten the
chuck. To remove the driver bit/drill bit, turn the sleeve
counterclockwise.
Installing hook
CAUTION:
When installing the hook, always
secure it with the screw firmly. If not, the hook may
come off from the tool and result in the personal injury.
► Fig.9: 1. Groove 2. Hook 3. Screw
The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool. This can
be installed on either side of the tool. To install the hook, insert it
into a groove in the tool housing on either side and then secure it
with a screw. To remove, loosen the screw and then take it out.
Installing driver bit holder
Optional accessory
►
Fig.10: 1.
Driver bit holder
2.
Driver bit
Fit the driver bit holder into the protrusion at the tool foot
on either right or left side and secure it with a screw.
When not using the driver bit, keep it in the driver bit
holders. Driver bits 45 mm-long can be kept there.