Operation - Makita BDF444 Instruction Manual

NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be
careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower
the illumination.
Reversing switch action (Fig. 5)
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 operation.
• Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes 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 reversing
switch lever to the neutral position.
Speed change (Fig. 6)
To change the speed, first switch off the tool and then
slide the speed change lever to the "2" side for high speed
or, "1" side for low speed. Be sure that the speed change
lever is set to the correct position before operation. Use
the right speed for your job.
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.
• Do not use the speed change lever while the tool is
running. The tool may be damaged.
Selecting action mode (Fig. 7)
This tool has an action mode change lever. For drilling,
slide the action mode change lever to the left (
For screwing, slide the action mode change lever to the
right ( symbol).
NOTE:
• When changing the position from "
be a little difficult to slide the mode change lever. At this
time, switch on and run the tool for a second at the "
position, then stop the tool and slide to your desired
position.
CAUTION:
• Always slide the action mode change lever all the 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 tool
is running. The tool may be damaged.
Adjusting the fastening torque (Fig. 8)
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.
The fastening torque is minimum when the number 1 is
aligned with the pointer, and maximum when the marking
is aligned with the pointer. The clutch will slip at various
torque levels when set at the number 1 to 16.
Before actual operation, drive a trial screw into your
material or a piece of duplicate material to determine
which torque level is required for a particular application.
NOTE:
• The adjusting ring does not lock when the pointer is
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
Installing side grip (auxiliary handle)
(Fig. 9)
Always use the side grip to ensure operating safety.
Insert the side grip so that the protrusions on the grip base
and steel band fit in between the grooves on the tool
barrel. Then tighten the grip by turning clockwise.
Installing or removing driver bit or drill bit
(Fig. 10)
Turn the sleeve counterclockwise to open the chuck jaws.
Place the bit in the chuck as far as it will go. Turn the
sleeve clockwise to tighten the chuck. To remove the bit,
turn the sleeve counterclockwise.
Installing bit holder (Fig. 11)
Fit the bit holder into the protrusion at the tool foot on
either right or left side and secure it with a screw.
When not using the driver bit, keep it in the bit holders.
Bits 45 mm long can be kept there.
Hook (Fig. 12)
The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool.
symbol).
This can be installed on either side of the tool.
To install the hook, insert it into a groove in the tool
housing on either side and then secure it with a screw.
To remove, loosen the screw and then take it out.
" to " ", it may

OPERATION

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Screwdriving operation (Fig. 13)
First, slide the action mode change lever so that it points
to the
torque level for your work. Then proceed as follows.
Place the point of the driver bit in the screw head and
apply pressure to the tool. Start the tool slowly and then
increase the speed gradually. Release the switch trigger
as soon as the clutch cuts in.
NOTE:
• Make sure that the driver bit is inserted straight in the
positioned only halfway between the graduations.
battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any
work on the tool.
marking. Adjust the adjusting ring to the proper
screw head, or the screw and/or bit may be damaged.
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