Operation - Makita DRV150 Instruction Manual

Overheat protection
When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the lamp blinks. In this case, let the
tool and battery cool 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.
Switch action
WARNING:
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.
► Fig.3: 1. Switch trigger
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. When
you release the switch trigger, the tool stops and the
returns to the initial position.
The tool may not in the initial position in the following
cases. Return the tool to the initial position by pulling
and releasing the switch trigger before operating the
tool.
• When using the tool for the first time.
• After replacing the battery cartridge.
• When the tool stops because of the overload.
• After performing the maintenance.
Lighting up the front lamp
► Fig.4: 1. Lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The lamp goes out approximately 10 seconds after
releasing the switch trigger.
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.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Keep your hand or face away from
the front part of the tool. The rivet or broken off
mandrel may accidentally ejected, and you may be
injured.
Installing or removing the head
assembly
To remove the head assembly, follow the steps below.
1. Loosen the nut of the head, and then remove the
head.
► Fig.5: 1. Nut 2. Head
2.
Loosen the nose piece with a wrench while hold-
ing the head with another wrench.
► Fig.6: 1. Nose piece 2. Head
3. Loosen the jaw case with a wrench while holding
the joint with another wrench.
► Fig.7: 1. Jaw case 2. Joint
4. Remove the jaw pusher, spring, and pipe.
► Fig.8: 1. Jaw pusher 2. Spring 3. Pipe
NOTICE:
When installing the jaw pusher, be sure
to attach the spring to the jaw pusher.
To install the head assembly, perform the removal pro-
cedure in reverse. Be sure to tighten the jaw case and
nose piece with two wrenches firmly.
Hook
CAUTION:
Always remove the battery when
hanging the tool with the hook.
CAUTION:
Never hook the tool at high loca-
tion or on potentially unstable surface.
CAUTION:
When hanging the tool with the
hook, hang it carefully. Otherwise, the tool may drop
and cause an injury.
► Fig.9: 1. Groove 2. Hook 3. Screw
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.
Installing or removing the mandrel
container
NOTICE:
Be sure to install the mandrel container
to the tool before operating the tool. If the man-
drel container is not installed to the tool, the tool
will not operate.
To remove the mandrel container, rotate it counter
clockwise. To install the mandrel container, rotate it
clockwise.
► Fig.10: 1. Mandrel container
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