Makita DTD137 Instruction Manual page 9

NOTE:
• When all lamps on the switch panel go out, the tool is turned off to save the battery power. The impact force
grade can be checked by pulling the switch trigger to the extent that the tool does not operate.
• While pulling the switch trigger, the impact force grade cannot be changed.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
(Country specific)
► Fig.8: 1. Battery capacity
When you pull the switch trigger, the LED display shows
the remaining battery capacity.
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the follow-
ing table.
LED indicator status
NOTE:
• When the LED display goes off, the tool is
turned off to save the battery power. To check
the remaining battery capacity, slightly pull the
switch trigger.
• The LED display goes off approximately one
minute after releasing the switch trigger.
• When the tool is overheated, the light blinks for
one minute, and then the LED display goes off.
In this case, cool down the tool before operating
again.
• When the LED display lights up and the tool
stops even with a recharged battery cartridge,
cool down the tool fully. If the status will not
change, stop using and have the tool repaired
by a Makita local service center.
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.
Remaining battery capacity
About 50% or more
About 20% - 50%
About less than 20%
Installing or removing driver bit or
socket bit
► Fig.9
Use only bits that has inserting portion shown in the figure.
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.
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.
Procedure 1
For tool with normal sleeve
► Fig.10: 1. Bit 2. Sleeve
To install the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the
arrow and insert the bit into the sleeve as far as it will
go. Then release the sleeve to secure the bit.
For tool with one-touch type sleeve
To install the bit, insert the bit into the sleeve as far as it will go.
Procedure 2
In addition to the procedure(1) above, insert the bit-
piece into the sleeve with its pointed end facing in.
► Fig.11: 1. Bit 2. Bit-piece 3. Sleeve
To remove the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the
arrow and pull the bit out.
NOTE:
• If the bit is not inserted deep enough into the
sleeve, 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.
• When it is difficult to insert the bit, pull the
sleeve and insert it into the sleeve as far as it
will go.
• After inserting the bit, make sure that it is firmly
secured. If it comes out, do not use it.
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