Maintenance - Makita DTR181 Instruction Manual

• If you are repeating the wire tying processes in
the single actuation mode, fully release your finger
from the switch trigger. Then, continue to operate
the switch trigger.
• If you pull the switch trigger when there is no tie
wire left, an error is displayed. Replace with a new
tie wire and restart the tool.
Tying tips
• Tilt the tool at a 45° angle against the crossed
rebars, and tie the wire in alternate orientations as
shown in the figure.
► Fig.41
• Tie the wire onto the flat (with no unevenness)
sections of crossed rebars.
► Fig.42
• If tying strength is insufficient, change the tying
orientation and perform tying twice so that tying
strength increases.
► Fig.43
NOTICE:
When you make the second tie, bend
the tail of the first tie before making the second
tie. Otherwise, the wire may be repelled a second
time. It may cling to the tool tip, and the hook may be
damaged.
Replacing the tie wires
CAUTION:
When you replace the wire, be sure
to turn the power off, lock the trigger, and remove
the battery cartridge. Failure to do so may cause an
accident.
1. When wire has been used up, an error tone will
sound and error "1" will be displayed.
2.
Lock the trigger, turn the power off, and remove
the battery cartridge.
3. Push the release lever, and lock it with the lock
lever.
► Fig.44: 1. Release lever 2. Lock lever
4. Remove the wire reel from the tool.
NOTE: When wire has been used up normally,
approximately 20 cm of the wire remains wound on
the reel. In this state, replace the wire reel with a new
one.
If it is difficult to remove the wire reel from the tool,
follow the steps below.
1. Insert the battery cartridge into the tool, and
turn the power on. The tool feeds the wire and cuts it
automatically.
2. Lock the trigger, turn the power off, and remove
the battery cartridge.
3.
Remove the wire breaks using tools such as nip-
pers or pliers.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Cleaning the cutter section
When the tool is used, dust and wire particles may
become adhered to the cutter section. In such a case,
clean the cutter section according to the following pro-
cedure. The cleaning should be done each time you use
up a box of reel. (50 pcs.)
Using the wire brush
1.
Open the reel cover.
► Fig.45: 1. Reel cover
2. Push the release lever, and lock it with the lock
lever.
► Fig.46: 1. Release lever 2. Lock lever
3. Pass the wire brush through the guide.
When inserting the wire brush, hold it short and push it
into the guide little by little.
► Fig.47: 1. Wire brush
► Fig.48: 1. Gear 2. Guide 3. Wire brush
4. Push in the wire brush until its top end comes out
from the tip of the arm. And then pull out the wire brush.
This action is enough with one time.
► Fig.49: 1. Arm 2. Wire brush
5.
Close the reel cover.
► Fig.50: 1. Reel cover
Using the air duster gun
Open the reel cover, push the release lever, and lock it
with the lock lever. Then bring the air duster gun close
to the guide and blow the air. Make sure the air comes
from the tip of the arm.
► Fig.51: 1. Air duster gun 2. Guide
Cleaning with disassembly
If the cutter section is clogged or a wire is caught in it,
disassemble the parts and clean them.
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