Makita DDG460 Instruction Manual page 9

INITIAL SETTING
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
► Fig.1
1 Main tool
3 Side handle
5 Bit adapter
7 Bolt
Specifications of the bolt / wrench
- Nominal diameter
A
B
C
NOTE: The type of the bit adapter varies depending
on the country.
Setting up the tool
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the side
handle and the reaction receiver are installed
securely before operation.
NOTICE:
Do not over tighten the bolts. It may
damage the tool.
Installing the side handle
Remove the bolts shown in the figure from the tool.
The removed bolt is not needed for this tool if you want
to use this tool as a cordless earth auger.
Keep the bolts so that they are not lost.
► Fig.2: 1. Bolt
Place the side handle on the tool.
Tighten the all four bolts temporarily, and then securely
tighten the bolts using the wrench.
► Fig.3: 1. Side handle 2. Bolt A 3. Bolt B
Installing the reaction receiver
Place the reaction receiver so that the bar of the reac-
tion receiver comes to the left side of the operator.
Adjust the position of the reaction receiver so that the
axis of the drill chuck is in the center of the operator's
body.
Fasten the bolts firmly.
► Fig.4: 1. Bar of the reaction receiver 2. Bolt C
2 Front handle
4 Reaction receiver
6 Chuck key
8 Wrench
Wrench size (H)
of the bolt
M 12 10 mm
M 8 6 mm
M 6 5 mm
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.5: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the tool/battery is operated in a manner that
causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool
stops automatically. In this situation, turn the tool off
and stop the application that caused the tool to become
overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
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Off Blinking
malfunctioned.
Remaining
capacity
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have