Makita DDF481 Instruction Manual page 7

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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
counterclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral
position, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
Speed change
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
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is running. The tool may be damaged.
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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
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.
1. Reversing
switch lever
B
1. Speed change
lever
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This tool has an action mode changing ring. For drilling,
turn the ring so that the arrow on the tool body points
toward the mark on the ring. For screwing, turn the
ring so that the arrow points toward the
ring.
Adjusting the fastening torque
(screwdriver mode "
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The fastening torque can be adjusted in 21 steps by
turning the adjusting ring so that its graduations are
aligned with the pointer on the tool body.
First, slide the action mode change lever to the position
of symbol.
The fastening torque is minimum when the number 1 is
aligned with the pointer, and maximum when the
marking is aligned with the pointer. The clutch will slip at
various torque levels when set at the number 1 to 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.
NOTE:
The adjusting ring does not lock when the pointer
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is positioned
graduations.
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1. Action mode
changing ring
2. Graduation
3. Arrow
2
3
mark on the
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1. Adjusting ring
2. Arrow
2
only halfway between the