Makita DHP481RMJ, Instruction Manual

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LED indicator status Remaining battery capacity
About 50% or more
About 20% - 50%
About less than 20%
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NOTE:
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The LED display goes off approximately one
minute after releasing the switch trigger to save
the battery power. To check the remaining battery
capacity, slightly pull the switch trigger.
•
When the LED display lights up but the tool does
not work even with a recharged battery cartridge,
cool down the tool fully. If the condition does not
change, have the tool repaired by a Makita local
service center.
Switch action
CAUTION:
•
Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
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To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Lighting up the front lamp
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CAUTION:
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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:
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When the tool is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the lamp starts flashing. In this
case, release the switch trigger. The lamp turns off
in one minute.
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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
CAUTION:
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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.
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When not operating the tool, always set the
reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
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A
B
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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
counterclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral
position, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
1. Reversing
switch lever
1. Lamp
1. Switch trigger