Makita DDF483 Instruction Manual page 6

Overheat protection
before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
NOTE: Overheat protection (for battery) will work only
with batteries with star marking.
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1. Star marking
Switch action
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1. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
NOTE:
ing the switch trigger for about 6 minutes.
Lighting up the front lamp
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1. Lamp
CAUTION:
source of light directly.
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
releasing the switch trigger.
NOTE: When the tool is overheated, the tool stops
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
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1. Reversing switch lever
CAUTION:
rotation before operation.
CAUTION:
the tool comes to a complete stop. Changing the
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direction of rotation before the tool stops may dam-
age the tool.
CAUTION:
always set the reversing switch lever to the neu-
tral position.
of rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the
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Do not look in the light or see the
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Always check the direction of
Use the reversing switch only after
When not operating the tool,
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