Makita BTP131 Instruction Manual page 9

When drilling into concrete or tiles, point the arrow at the
mark for hammer drill mode.
When drilling into wood or metal, point the arrow at the
mark for drill mode.
When driving small wood screws or machine screws,
point the arrow at the
fastening torque can be adjusted on the LED display.
CAUTION:
• Always set the arrow correctly to either mode mark. If
you operate the tool with the action mode changing ring
Changing the impact force (impact driver mode "
Impact force grade
displayed on panel
Hard
Medium
Soft
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The impact force can be changed in three steps: hard,
medium and soft.
This allows a tightening suitable to the work.
Every time the button
grade changes in three steps.
For approximately one minute after releasing the switch
trigger, the impact force can be changed.
NOTE:
• During the operation of switch trigger, the impact force
grade cannot be changed.
Changing the torque setting (screwdriver
mode " ")
The fastening torque can be adjusted by pressing the
button in screwdriver mode.
The numbers on the LED display shows torque setting.
The fastening torque is minimum at the number 1 and
maximum at the number 9. The indication "P" is a special
mode for fastening self drilling screws.
Every time the button
changes from 1 to 9 and P, and then returns to 1.
The torque setting changes fast by keeping pressing the
button.
P mode is suitable for fastening self drilling screws into
steel plates in the following conditions.
• With speed change lever at "2" side, fastening max. 4
mm screw into total max. 3.2 mm steel plates.
mark for screwdriver mode. The
Maximum blows
BTP131 BTP141
-1
3,200 (min ) 3,200 (min
-1
2,400 (min ) 2,400 (min
-1
1,200 (min ) 1,200 (min
is pressed, the impact force
is pressed, the torque setting
positioned halfway between the mode marks, the tool
may be damaged.
• When turning the action mode changing ring, make
sure that the tool stops. If the ring does not easily
move, pull the switch trigger slightly to rotate the
spindle and then move the ring.
• In the hammer drill mode or drill mode, the blowing
force or torque is not adjustable. In those modes, the
number on the LED display will be off.
") (Fig. 9)
Application
Tightening when force and
-1
)
speed are desired.
Tightening when a good
-1
)
finishing is needed.
Tightening when excessive
tightening need to be avoided
-1
) because of potentially clogged
female screw and broken or
damaged screw head.
• With speed change lever at "1" side, fastening max. 5
mm screw.
Before an 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.
First, try to fasten the screw at "1". Then increase the
number to continue fastening. Hold the tool firmly during
operation.
CAUTION:
• Don't fasten the machine screw on P mode. It may twist
your wrist suddenly and result in personal injury.
NOTE:
• Make sure to check the number on LED display before
operation. If the number is not indicated, contact your
nearest Makita service center.
• When the remaining battery capacity gets low in the
screwdriver mode, the light flashes a few times when
fastening the screw completely. In this case, recharge
the battery. If you keep operating, you may not obtain
the desired torque.
• During pulling the switch trigger, the torque setting
cannot be changed.
• For approximately one minute after releasing the
switch trigger, the torque setting can be changed. if you
want to change the torque setting after that, pull the
switch trigger again.
• The number of torque setting does not mean specific
torque rate.
Work
Tightening in underword
material / Tightening long
screws / Tightening bolts.
Tightening in the finishing
board, plaster board.
Tightening sash screw /
Tightening small screws such
as M6.
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