Makita DHP486 Instruction Manual page 8

Speed change
CAUTION:
Always set the speed change lever
fully to the 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.
CAUTION:
Do not use the speed change lever
while the tool is running. The tool may be damaged.
► Fig.6: 1. Speed change lever
Displayed Speed
Number
1 Low
2 High
To change the speed, switch off the tool first. Push the
speed change lever to display "2" for high speed or "1"
for low speed. Be sure that the speed change lever is
set to the correct position before operation.
If the tool speed is coming down extremely during the operation with
display "2", push the lever to display "1" and restart the operation.
Adjusting the fastening torque
► Fig.8: 1. Adjusting ring 2. Mark (1 - 21 graduation)
3. Arrow
The fastening torque can be adjusted in 21 levels by turning the adjusting ring. Align the graduations with the arrow
on the tool body. You can get the minimum fastening torque at 1 and maximum torque at 21.
Before actual operation, drive a trial screw into your material or a piece of duplicate material to determine which
torque level is required for a particular application.
Graduation 1
Machine screw M4
Wood Soft
screw wood
(e.g.
pine)
Hard
wood
(e.g.
lauan)
NOTE: The adjusting ring does not lock when the arrow is positioned only halfway between the graduations.
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.
Installing or removing driver bit/
drill bit
Optional accessory
► Fig.9: 1. Sleeve 2. Close 3. Open
Turn the sleeve counterclockwise to open the chuck jaws.
Place the driver bit/drill bit in the chuck as far as it will go.
Turn the sleeve clockwise to tighten the chuck. To remove
the driver bit/drill bit, turn the sleeve counterclockwise.
Torque Applicable
operation
High Heavy load-
ing operation
Low Light loading
operation
2 3 4 5 6
M5
– ø3.5 x 22
– ø3.5 x 22
Adjusting ring
You can select the action mode and adjust the fastening
torque with the adjusting ring.
Selecting the action mode
► Fig.7: 1. Adjusting ring 2. Mark 3. Arrow
This tool has three action modes.
1 - 21
Select the mode suitable for your work. Turn the adjust-
ing ring and align the mark that you select with the
arrow on the tool body.
NOTICE:
mode mark. If you operate the tool with the ring positioned
halfway between the mode marks, the tool may be damaged.
NOTICE:
7 8 9 10 11 12
M6
ø4.1 x 38 –
ø4.1 x 38
Installing side grip (auxiliary handle)
► Fig.10: 1. Side grip 2. Protrusion 3. Groove 4. Arm
Always use the side grip to ensure operating safety.
Install the side grip so that the protrusions on the arm fit
in the grooves on the tool barrel. Turn the grip clockwise
to secure it. The grip can be fixed at desired angle.
Adjustable depth rod
► Fig.11: 1. Depth rod 2. Clamp screw
The adjustable depth rod is used to drill holes of uniform
depth. Loosen the clamp screw, set the depth rod to
desired position, then tighten the clamp screw.
8 ENGLISH
Drilling mode (rotation only)
Hammer drilling mode (rota-
tion with hammering)
Screwdriving mode (rotation
with clutch)
Always set the ring correctly to your desired
Do not change the action mode while tool is rotating.
13 14 15 16 17
–
ø5.1 x 50
– ø5.1 x 50
18 19 20 21
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