Makita DDF485 Instruction Manual page 7

Reversing switch action
Fig.5: 1. R e v ersing s w it c h le v er
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of
rotation before operation.
CAUTION:
Use the reversing switch only after
the tool comes to a complete stop. C h anging t h e
direction of rotation before the tool stops may dam-
age t h e tool.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool,
always set the reversing switch lever to the neu-
tral position.
T h is tool h as a re v ersing s w it c h to c h ange t h e d ire c tion
o f rotation. D epress t h e re v ersing s w it c h le v er f rom t h e
A side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for coun-
ter c lo c k w ise rotation.
W h en t h e re v ersing s w it c h le v er is in t h e neutral posi-
tion, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
Adjusting the fastening torque
Fig.7: 1. Adjusting ring 2. G ra d uation 3. Arrow
The fastening torque can be adjusted in
on the tool body. You can get the minimum fastening torque at
The clutch will slip at various torque levels when set at the number
Before actual operation, drive a trial screw into your material or a piece of duplicate material to determine which
tor q ue le v el is re q uire d f or a parti c ular appli c ation.
The following shows the rough guide of the relationship between the screw size and graduation.
Graduation
Mac h ine sc rew
W ood S of t w ood
sc rew ( e.g. pine)
H ard w ood
( e.g. lauan)
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.
Installing or removing driver bit/
drill bit
Fig.8: 1. S lee v e 2. C lose 3. O pen
T urn t h e slee v e c ounter c lo c k w ise to open t h e c h u c k
jaws. Place the driver bit/drill bit in the chuck as far
as it w ill go. T urn t h e slee v e c lo c k w ise to tig h ten t h e
chuck. To remove the driver bit/drill bit, turn the sleeve
c ounter c lo c k w ise.
levels by turning the adjusting ring. Align the graduations with the arrow
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M4
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Speed change
Fig.6: 1. S pee d c h ange le v er
CAUTION:
fully to the correct position. If you operate the tool with
the speed change lever positioned halfway between the
side and
CAUTION:
while the tool is running. The tool may be damaged.
Displayed
Number
1
2
To change the speed, switch off the tool first. Push the
speed change lever to display
low speed but high torque. Be sure that the speed change
lever is set to the correct position before operation.
If the tool speed is coming down extremely during the operation with
display , push the lever to display
and maximum torque at
to . The clutch does not work at the
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M5
ɸ3.5 x 22 ɸ4 .1 x 38
ɸ3.5 x 22
Installing hook
CAUTION:
secure it with the screw firmly. If not, the hook may
come off from the tool and result in the personal injury.
Fig.9: 1. G roo v e 2. H ook 3. S c re w
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 groo v e in t h e tool h ousing on eit h er si d e an d t h en se c ure it
w it h a s c re w . T o remo v e, loosen t h e s c re w an d t h en take it out.
Installing driver bit holder
Optional accessory
Fig.10: 1. Driver bit holder 2. Driver bit
Fit the driver bit holder into the protrusion at the tool foot
on eit h er rig h t or le f t si d e an d se c ure it w it h a s c re w .
When not using the driver bit, keep it in the driver bit
holders. Driver bits
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Always set the speed change lever
side, the tool may be damaged.
Do not use the speed change lever
Speed Torque
L ow H igh
H igh L ow
for high speed or
and restart the operation.
marking.
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M6
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ɸ4 .1 x 38
When installing the hook, always
mm-long can be kept there.
Applicable
operation
Heavy load-
ing operation
L igh t load ing
operation
for
marking.
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