Reversing Switch Action; Speed Change - Makita GFD01 Instruction Manual

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

A
► 1. Reversing switch lever
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.
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

► 1. Speed change lever
B
1
1
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.
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.
Selecting the action mode
Always set the ring correctly to your
NOTICE:
desired mode mark. If you operate the tool with the
ring positioned halfway between the mode marks, the
tool may be damaged.
NOTICE:
Do not change the action mode while
rotating.
1
► 1. Action mode changing ring 2. Mark 3. Arrow
This tool has two action modes.
Drilling mode (rotation only)
•
• Screwdriving mode (rotation with clutch)
Select one mode suitable for your work. Turn the
action mode changing ring and align the mark that you
selected with the arrow on the tool body.
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Torque
Low High
High Low
Applicable
operation
Heavy load-
ing operation
Light loading
operation
2
3