Makita DC18RA Instructions Manual page 40

NOTICE:
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.
NOTICE:
Do not change the action mode while tool is rotating.
NOTICE:
When you change the position from "1" to "
may be a little difficulty to slide the adjusting ring. In this case,
switch on and run the tool several times at the "1" position,
then stop the tool and slide the ring to your desired position.
Adjusting the fastening torque
1
► 1. Adjusting ring 2. Mark (1 - 21 graduation) 3. Arrow
The fastening torque can be adjusted in 21 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 21.
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.
Graduation 1
Machine screw M4
Wood Soft wood
screw (e.g. pine)
Hard
wood
(e.g.
lauan)
NOTE: The adjusting ring does not lock when the arrow is positioned only halfway between the graduations.
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.
2
3
2 3 4 5 6
M5
– ø3.5 x 22
– ø3.5 x 22
", it
7 8 9 10 11 12
M6
ø4.1 x 38 –
ø4.1 x 38
Installing or removing driver bit/
drill bit
Optional accessory
► 1. Sleeve 2. Close 3. Open
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13 14 15 16 17 18
–
ø5.1 x 50
– ø5.1 x 50
1
2
19 20 21
–
–
3