Speed Change - Makita DC18RA Instructions Manual

Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The lamp goes out approximately 10 seconds after
releasing the switch trigger.
NOTE: When the tool is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the lamp starts flashing. In this
case, release the switch trigger. The lamp turns off in
one minute.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of
rotation before operation.
CAUTION:
Use the reversing switch only after
the tool comes to a complete stop. Changing the
direction of rotation before the tool stops may dam-
age the tool.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool,
always set the reversing switch lever to the neu-
tral position.
A
► 1. Reversing switch lever
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 coun-
terclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral posi-
tion, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.

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.
1 B
► 1. Speed change lever
Displayed Speed
Number
1
2
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 ring
You can select the action mode and adjust the fastening
torque with the adjusting ring.
Selecting the action mode
1
► 1. Adjusting ring 2. Mark 3. Arrow
This tool has three action modes.
1 - 21
Select the mode suitable for your work. Turn the adjusting ring
and align the mark that you select with the arrow on the tool body.
7 ENGLISH
1
Torque
Low High
High Low
Drilling mode (rotation only)
Hammer drilling mode (rota-
tion with hammering)
Screwdriving mode (rotation
with clutch)
Applicable
operation
Heavy load-
ing operation
Light loading
operation
2
3