Makita DTP131 Instruction Manual page 7

Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.3: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Switch action
► Fig.4: 1. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
• Before installing the battery cartridge 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. The tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
NOTE:
• The tool will stop three minutes after pulling the
switch trigger.
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the lamp or see the source of
lamp directly.
► Fig.5: 1. Lamp
► Fig.6: 1. LED display 2. Lamp button
Every time the lamp button
pressed, the lamp status is alternatively changed from
the ON to the OFF and from the OFF to the ON.
With the lamp button in the ON status, pull the switch trig-
ger to turn on the lamp. To turn off, release it and the lamp
goes out approximately 10 seconds after releasing.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
on the LED display is
With the lamp button in the OFF status, even if the
trigger is pulled, the lamp will not light on.
NOTE:
• To make sure the status of lamp, pull the trigger.
When the lamp lights up by pulling the switch
trigger, the lamp switch is in the ON status.
When the lamp does not come on, the lamp
switch is in the OFF status.
• During the operation of switch trigger, the lamp
status cannot be changed.
• For approximately 10 seconds after releas-
ing the switch trigger, the lamp status can be
switched.
Reversing switch action
► Fig.7: 1. Reversing switch lever
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.
CAUTION:
• Always check the direction of rotation before
operation.
• Use the reversing switch only after the tool
comes to a complete stop. Changing the direc-
tion of rotation before the tool stops may dam-
age the tool.
• When not operating the tool, always set the
reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
Speed change
► Fig.8: 1. Speed change lever
NOTICE:
• Always set the speed change lever fully to the cor-
rect position. If you operate the tool with the speed
change lever positioned halfway between the "1"
side and "2" side, the tool may be damaged.
• Do not use the speed change lever while the
tool is running. The tool may be damaged.
• Do not force the lever to "1" side with impact
driver mode. The tool may be damaged.
To change the speed, first switch off the tool and then
slide the speed change lever to the "2" side for high
speed or "1" side for low speed. Be sure that the speed
change lever is set to the correct position before opera-
tion. Use the right speed for your job.
When turning the action mode changing ring to impact
driver mode, set the speed change lever to the "2" side.
Selecting the action mode
► Fig.9: 1. Mode mark 2. Action mode changing ring
3. Arrow
This tool employs an action mode changing ring. Select one of
the 4 modes suitable for your work need by turning this ring.
When driving wood screws or bolts, point the arrow at
the mark for impact driver mode. The impact force
can be adjusted on the LED display.
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