Makita BTD134 Instruction Manual page 7

Switch action
Fig.3
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,
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always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
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
Fig.4
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The light automatically goes out 10 - 15 seconds after the
switch trigger is released.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
Fig.5
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.
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of rotation before
•
operation.
Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
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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
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reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
Empty signal for remaining
battery capacity
Fig.6
Stop the tool and with the tool stopped press the button
on the switch panel and the remaining battery capacity
will be signaled on the panel.
The status displayed on the switch panel and the
remaining battery capacity is shown in the following table.
LED indicator status
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NOTE:
Before checking the remaining battery capacity, be
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sure to stop the tool.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing or removing driver bit or socket bit
Fig.7
Use only bits that has inserting portion shown in the
figure.
For tool with shallow bit hole
Use only these type of bit. Follow the
A=12mm
procedure (1).
B=9mm
(Note) Bit-piece is not necessary.
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For tool with deep bit hole
A=17mm
To install these types of bits, follow
the procedure (1).
B=14mm
To install these types of bits, follow
A=12mm
the procedure (2).
B=9mm
(Note) Bit-piece is necessary for
installing the bit.
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1. To install the bit, pull the sleeve and insert the bit
into the sleeve as far as it will go.
Fig.8
2. To install the bit, insert the bit-piece and bit into the
sleeve as far as it will go. The bit-piece should be
inserted into the sleeve with its pointed end facing
in. Then release the sleeve to secure the bit.
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Remaining battery capacity
About 50% or more
About 20% - 50%
About less than 20%