Makita DDF486, Instruction Manual

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Battery i nd i cator status
Rema i n i ng battery capac i ty
50% - 100%
20% - 50%
0% - 20%
Charge the battery
On Off B li nk i ng
015096
Automatic speed change function
Fig.5
M ode i nd i cator status Operat i on mode
Hi gh speed mode
Hi gh tor q ue mode
015098
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque
mode". It automatically changes operation mode
depending on the work load. When mode indicator lights
up during operation, the tool is in high torque mode.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection
system. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool or battery is placed under one of the following
conditions. In some conditions, the indicator lights up.
Overload protection
When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indications. In this situation, turn the
tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to
become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection for tool
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the battery indicator shows following
state. In this situation, let the tool cool before turning the
tool on again.
Battery i nd i cator
T oo l i s overheated
On Off B li nk i ng
015140
Releasing protection lock
When the protection system works repeatedly, the tool
is locked and the battery indicator shows the following
state.
P rotect i on l ock w orks
Battery i nd i cator On Off B li nk i ng
015200
In this situation, the tool does not start even if turning
the tool off and on. To release the protection lock,
remove the battery, set it to the battery charger and wait
until the charging finishes.
Shaft lock
CAUTION:
•
Never actuate the shaft lock when the spindle is
moving. The tool may be damaged.
Fig.6
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing accessories.
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 side grip (handle)
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the side grip is installed
securely before operation.
Fig.7
Screw the side grip securely on the position of the tool
as shown in the figure.
Installing or removing wheel guard
(For depressed center wheel, multi disc /
abrasive cut-off wheel, diamond wheel)
WARNING:
•
When using a depressed center grinding
wheel/Multi-disc, flex wheel, wire wheel brush, cut-
off wheel or diamond wheel, the wheel guard must
be fitted on the tool so that the closed side of the
guard always points toward the operator.
•
When using an abrasive cut-off / diamond wheel,
be sure to use only the special wheel guard
designed for use with cut-off wheels. (In some
European countries, when using a diamond wheel,
the ordinary guard can be used. Follow the
regulations in your country.)