Makita DFS250 Instruction Manual page 6

Fig.3
► 1 . Switch trigger 2. Lock button
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.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger, push
in the lock button and then release the switch trigger.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.
CAUTION:
Switch can be locked in "ON" posi-
tion for ease of operator comfort during extended
use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON"
position and maintain firm grasp on tool.
NOTE: Even with the switch on and motor running,
the driver bit does not rotate. Push the tool forward to
engage the clutch.
NOTE: The tool automatically stops if the motor
keeps rotating for about 6 minutes.
Push drive mode
Fig.4
► 1 . Button 2. Mode indicator
This tool has push drive mode. In this mode, the tool
cuts off power to the motor to save the battery power
at idle.
To select push drive mode, pull the trigger slightly, then
release it and quickly press the button. The mode indi-
cator will then light up.
Once push drive is activated, pull the switch trigger and
then push the lock button. Apply pressure to the driver
bit and the motor will start rotating. Further pressure
engages the clutch and the driver bit will start rotating.
In push drive mode, the motor and the driver bit will only
rotate by applying pressure.
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NOTE: If the tool does not run for about 8 hours in
push drive mode with the trigger locked on, tool is
shutdown. In such a case, release and pull the trigger
again for restarting.
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
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Fig.5
► 1 . Lamp 2. Button
To turn on the lamp, slightly pull the switch trigger, and
then release it. The lamp goes out approximately 10
seconds after releasing the switch trigger.
To keep turning off the light, slightly pull the switch
trigger, then release it, and then press the button for
a few seconds. To turn on the light, perform the same
operation again.
In push drive mode with the switch trigger locked, the
lamp goes out approximately one minute after the motor
stops.
NOTE: While pulling the switch trigger, the lamp
status cannot be changed.
NOTE: For approximately 10 seconds after releasing
the switch trigger, the lamp status can be changed.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
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Fig.6
► 1 . Reversing switch lever
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