Reversing Switch Action; Adjusting The Fastening Torque - Makita BDF441 Instruction Manual

NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it
may lower the illumination.

Reversing switch action

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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
counterclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral
position, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of rotation before
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operation.
Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
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to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.
When not operating the tool, always set the
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reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
Speed change
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This tool has a three-gear speed change lever. To
change the speed, first switch off the tool and then slide
the speed change lever to the "1" position for low speed,
"2" position for medium speed or "3" position for high
speed. Be sure that the speed change lever is set to the
correct position before operation. Use the right speed
for your job.
NOTE:
When changing the position from "1" to "3" or from
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"3" to "1", it may be a little difficult to slide the
speed change lever. At this time, switch on and
run the tool for a second at the "2" position, then
1. Reversing
switch lever
B
1. Speed change
lever
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stop the tool and slide to your desired position.
CAUTION:
Always set the speed change lever fully to the
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correct position. If you operate the tool with the
speed change lever positioned halfway between
the "1" position, "2" position and "3" position, the
tool may be damaged.
Do not use the speed change lever while the tool
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is running. The tool may be damaged.
Selecting action mode
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This tool has an action mode change lever. For drilling,
slide the action mode change lever to the left
( symbol). For screwing, slide the action mode change
lever to the right (
NOTE:
When changing the position from "
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may be a little difficult to slide the mode change
lever. At this time, switch on and run the tool for a
second at the "
slide to your desired position.
CAUTION:
Always slide the action mode change lever all the
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way to your desired mode position. If you operate
the tool with the lever positioned halfway between
the mode symbols, the tool may be damaged.
Do not use the action mode change lever while the
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tool is running. The tool may be damaged.

Adjusting the fastening torque

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The fastening torque can be adjusted in 16 steps by
turning the adjusting ring so that its graduations are
aligned with the pointer on the tool body.
First, slide the action mode change lever to the position
of symbol.
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1. Action mode
change lever
symbol).
" position, then stop the tool and
1. Adjusting ring
2. Graduations
3. Arrow
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2
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" to " ", it