Functional Description - Makita DF488D Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the tool and the battery cartridge
firmly when installing or removing battery cartridge.
Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may
cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to
the tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury.
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► 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks 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.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
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.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Battery protection system
The battery cartridge is equipped with the protection system, which
automatically cuts off the output power for its long service life.
The tool stops during operation when the tool and/or battery are
placed under the following situation. This is caused by the acti-
vation of protection system and does not show the tool trouble.
• When the tool/battery is overloaded:
At this time, release the switch trigger, remove the
battery cartridge and remove causes of overload
and then pull the switch trigger again to restart.
• When battery cells get hot:
If any operation of the switch trigger, the motor will
remain stopped. At this time, stop use of the tool
and cool the battery cartridge.
• When the remaining battery capacity gets low:
If you pull the switch trigger, the motor runs again
but stops soon. In this case, to prevent over dis-
charge, remove the battery cartridge from the tool
and charge it.
Switch action
► 1. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
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speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
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 direc-
tion of rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.
CAUTION:
set the reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction
of rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from the
A side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for coun-
terclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral posi-
tion, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
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Before installing the battery car-
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Always check the direction of
Use the reversing switch only after
When not operating the tool, always
B