Makita DHP459 Instruction Manual page 6

NOTE:
Those temperature-sensitive
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low-voltage protection is applied only when the tool
is used with a battery cartridge with a star mark.
Fig.2
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
(Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number.)
Fig.3
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to
indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator
lamps light up for few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
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NOTE:
Depending on the conditions of use and the
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ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.
Switch action
Fig.4
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. Tool speed
is increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
Lighting up the lamp
Fig.5
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 lamp goes out just after releasing the trigger.
protection and
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of the
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lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it
may lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
Fig.6
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of rotation before
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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.
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.
Speed change
Fig.7
CAUTION:
Always set the speed change lever fully to the
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correct position. If you operate the tool with the
speed change lever positioned halfway between the
"1" side and "2" side, the tool may be damaged.
Do not use the speed change lever while the tool is
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running. The tool may be damaged.
To change the speed, first switch off the tool and then
slide the speed change lever to the "2" side for high
speed or "1" side for low speed. Be sure that the speed
change lever is set to the correct position before
operation. Use the right speed for your job.
Selecting the action mode
Fig.8
This tool employs an action mode changing ring. Select
one of the three modes suitable for your work needs by
using this ring.
For rotation only, turn the ring so that the arrow on the
tool body points toward the
For rotation with hammering, turn the ring so that the
arrow points toward the
For rotation with clutch, turn the ring so that the arrow
points toward the
CAUTION:
Always set the ring correctly to your desired mode
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mark. If you operate the tool with the ring positioned
halfway between the mode marks, the tool may be
damaged.
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mark on the ring.
mark on the ring.
mark on the ring.