Operation - Makita DTP131 Instruction Manual

Empty signal for remaining
battery capacity
(Country specific)
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The remaining battery capacity will be signaled on the
LED display when pulling the switch trigger.
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the following table.
LED indicator status
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NOTE:
When the LED display goes off, the tool is turned off to
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save the battery power. To check the remaining battery
capacity, slightly pull the switch trigger.
The LED display goes off approximately one
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minute after releasing the switch trigger.
When the temperature of the tool gets high, the
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light flashes once per second for one minute, and
then the LED display goes off. In this case, cool
down the tool before operation.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing or removing driver/drill/socket bit
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Use only the driver/drill/socket bit shown in the figure.
Do not use any other driver/drill/socket bit.
For tool with shallow bit hole
Use only these type of bit. Follow the
A=12 mm
procedure (1).
B=9 mm
(Note) Bit-piece is not necessary.
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Remaining battery capacity
About 50% or more
About 20% - 50%
About less than 20%
For tool with deep bit hole
A=17 mm
To install these types of bits, follow
the procedure (1).
B=14 mm
To install these types of bits, follow
A=12 mm
the procedure (2).
B=9 mm
(Note) Bit-piece is necessary for
installing the bit.
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1. To install the bit, pull the sleeve and insert the bit
into the sleeve as far as it will go. Then release
the sleeve to secure the bit.
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2. To install the bit, insert the bit-piece and bit into the
sleeve as far as it will go. The bit-piece should be
inserted into the sleeve with its pointed end facing
in. Then release the sleeve to secure the bit.
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To remove the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the
arrow and pull the bit out firmly.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the drill bit shortly after operating as it
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gets hot. Replace the drill bit after cooling it down.
NOTE:
If the bit is not inserted deep enough into the sleeve,
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the sleeve will not return to its original position and the
bit will not be secured. In this case, try re-inserting the
bit according to the instructions above.
After inserting the bit, make sure that it is firmly
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secured. If it comes out, do not use it.
Hook (Optional accessory)
Fig.14
CAUTION:
When installing the hook, tighten the screw firmly.
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Failure to do so may cause the breakage of the
tool or personal injury.
The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool.
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.

OPERATION

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CAUTION:
Always insert the battery cartridge all the way until it locks
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in place with a little click. If you can see the red indicator
on the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
Install it fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
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