Overheat Protection; Overdischarge Protection - Makita DTDA040 Series Instruction Manual

Overheat protection

When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically. In this situation, let the tool/battery cool
before turning the tool on again.

Overdischarge protection

When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops automatically.
In this case, remove the battery from the tool and charge the battery.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into
the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
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► 1 . Switch trigger
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.
NOTE: The tool automatically stops if you keep pull-
ing the switch trigger for about 3 minutes.
Reversing switch action
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of rotation
before operation.
CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool, always
set the reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
A
► 1 . Reversing switch lever
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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 coun-
terclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral posi-
tion, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
Lighting up the front lamp
1
► 1 . Lamp
CAUTION:
source of light 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 approximately 10 seconds after
releasing the switch trigger.
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.
Changing the parameter setting on
the computer
You can configure detailed setting of the tool with the
application software "Makita Industry Tool Settings".
Install the application software on the computer and
connect the tool to the computer with a USB cable.
Refer to the instruction manual of "Makita Industry Tool
Settings" for details on configuration.
B
► 1 . USB port 2. USB cover 3. USB cable
NOTICE:
Make sure that the USB cover closed
when fastening.
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Do not look in the light or see the
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