Makita DTD134 Instruction Manual page 7

Reversing switch action
► Fig.6: 1. Reversing switch lever
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.
CAUTION:
• Always check the direction of rotation before
operation.
• Use the reversing switch only after the tool
comes to a complete stop. Changing the direc-
tion of rotation before the tool stops may dam-
age the tool.
• When not operating the tool, always set the
reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
Empty signal for remaining battery
capacity
(Country specific)
► Fig.7: 1. Button 2. LED indicator
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
NOTE:
• Before checking the remaining battery capacity,
be sure to stop the tool.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before carrying
out any work on the tool.
Remaining battery capacity
About 50% or more
About 20% - 50%
About less than 20%
Installing or removing driver bit or
socket bit
► Fig.8
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=12 mm
procedure (1).
B=9 mm
(Note) Bit-piece is not necessary.
For tool with deep bit hole
A=17 mm
To install these types of bits, follow
the procedure (1).
B=14 mm
To install these types of bits, follow
A=12 mm
the procedure (2).
B=9 mm
(Note) Bit-piece is necessary for
installing the bit.
1. To install the bit, pull the sleeve and insert the bit
into the sleeve as far as it will go.
► Fig.9: 1. Bit 2. Sleeve
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.
► Fig.10: 1. Bit-piece 2. Bit
To remove the bit, pull the sleeve and pull the bit out.
NOTE:
• For all countries other than Europe, it's not
necessary to pull the sleeve when installing the
bit.
• If the bit is not inserted deep enough into the
sleeve, the sleeve will not return to its original
position and the bit will not be secured. In this
case, try re-inserting the bit according to the
instructions above.
• When it is difficult to insert the bit, pull the
sleeve and insert it into the sleeve as for as it
will go.
• After inserting the bit, make sure that it is firmly
secured. If it comes out, do not use it.
Hook
► Fig.11: 1. Hook 2. Screw
The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool.
This can be installed on either side of the tool.
To install the hook, insert it into a groove in the tool
housing on either side and then secure it with a screw.
To remove, loosen the screw and then take it out.
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