Operation - Makita DFT023F Instruction Manual

Adjusting the fastening torque
When you wish to drive machine screws, hex bolts,
etc. with the predetermined torque, adjust the fastening
torque as follows.
1. Open the change plate by hand so that you can
see a hole.
► Fig.7: 1. Change plate
2.
Pull the switch trigger and release it so that the
adjust ring rotates and the hole becomes visible. And
then remove the battery cartridge.
3. Use an optional adjust grip to adjust the fastening
torque. Insert the pin of the adjust grip into the hole
in the front of the tool. And then, turn the adjust grip
clockwise to set a greater fastening torque, and coun-
terclockwise to set a smaller fastening torque.
► Fig.8: 1. Adjust grip 2. Hole for adjust grip
4. Insert the battery cartridge and be sure that a
fastening torque has been set up by using a fastening
torque tester.
5. Close the change plate by hand securely.
Adjusting no-load speed and
revolution angle etc.
You can adjust the no-load speed, number of turn, etc.
of the tool with your computer. Install the application
software in your computer and connect it to the tool with
an USB cable.
► Fig.9: 1. USB port 2. USB cover 3. USB cable
NOTICE:
Make sure that the USB cover closed
when fastening.
NOTE: For the application software, please contact
Makita sales representative.
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/
socket bit
► Fig.10
Use only driver bit/socket bit that has inserting portion
shown in the figure. Do not use any other driver bit/
socket bit.
For tool with shallow driver bit hole
A=12mm
B=9mm
For tool with deep driver bit hole
A=17mm
B=14mm
A=12mm
B=9mm
► Fig.11: 1. Driver bit 2. Sleeve
To install the driver bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of
the arrow and insert the driver bit into the sleeve as far
as it will go.
Then release the sleeve to secure the driver bit.
To remove the driver bit, pull the sleeve in the direction
of the arrow and pull the driver bit out.
NOTE: If the driver bit is not inserted deep enough
into the sleeve, the sleeve will not return to its original
position and the driver bit will not be secured. In this
case, try re-inserting the bit according to the instruc-
tions above.
NOTE: When it is difficult to insert the driver bit, pull
the sleeve and insert it into the sleeve as far as it will
go.
NOTE: After inserting the driver bit, make sure that it
is firmly secured. If it comes out, do not use it.
Installing hook
Optional accessory
The hook is useful to hang the tool. Install the hook to
the holes on the tool body.
► Fig.12: 1. Hook 2. Hole

OPERATION

Screwdriving operation
CAUTION:
Make sure that the bit is inserted
straight in the screw head, or the screw and/or bit
may be damaged.
Place the point of the driver bit in the screw head and
apply pressure to the tool. Then switch the tool on.
When the clutch cuts in, the motor will stop automati-
cally. Then release the switch trigger.
► Fig.13
Limits of fastening capacity
Use the tool within the limits of fastening capacity. If you
use the tool beyond the limits, the clutch does not work.
And the tool cannot deliver enough fastening torque.
8 ENGLISH
Use only these type of driver
bit. Follow the procedure
1. (Note) Bit-piece is not
necessary.
To install these types of driver
bits, follow the procedure 1.
To install these types of driver
bits, follow the procedure 2.
(Note) Bit-piece is necessary
for installing the bit.