Makita DFR540 Instruction Manual page 7

the table below for the relation between the number
indicated on the label on feeder box and the respective
screw length.
For Models DFR540, DFR550
Number indicated on the label
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
008238
For Model DFR750
Number indicated on the label
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
008241
Adjusting the driving depth
Fig.4
Depress the stopper base as far as it will go. While
keeping it in this position, turn the adjusting knob until the
bit tip projects approx. 5 mm from the stopper base. Drive
a trial screw. If the screw head projects above the surface
of the workpiece, turn the adjusting knob in the "A"
direction; if the screw head is counter-sunk, turn the
adjusting knob in the "B" direction.
Switch action
Fig.5
CAUTION:
Before inserting 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. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
Reversing switch action
Fig.6
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.
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Screw length
25 mm •
30 mm
ASSEMBLY
35 mm
40 mm
45 mm
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50 mm
55 mm
Installing or removing the bit
Loosen the thumb screws which secure the casing. Pull
Screw length
out the casing in the direction of the arrow.
45 mm Fig.7
Press the dust cover toward the plane bearing and pull
50 mm
out the bit. If the dust cover cannot be moved as far as
55 mm
the plane bearing, try it again after turning the bit slightly.
60 mm
To install the bit, insert it into the socket while turning it
65 mm
slightly. After installing, always make sure that the bit is
securely held in place by trying to pull it out.
70 mm
Fig.8
75 mm
Installing screw strip
Insert the screw strip through the screw guide. Then
insert it through the feeder box until the first screw
reaches the position next to the driving position.
Fig.9
Fig.10
Removing screw strip
To remove the screw strip, just pull it out in the direction
of the arrow. If you depress the reverse button, you can
pull out the screw strip in the reverse direction of the
arrow.
Fig.11
Fig.12
Folding screw guide
Fig.13
Screw guide is foldable. Folding the screw guide allows
space used for storage to be minimal.
Carry hook
The carry hook is convenient for temporarily hooking the
tool. It can be installed on either side of the tool.
When removing the carry hook, widen it by pressing its
right ends ON BOTH SIDES in the directions of arrow (1)
and raise it in the direction of the arrow (2).
Fig.14
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CAUTION:
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.
When not operating the tool, always set the
reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.