Makita DTP131 Instruction Manual page 11

NOTE:
• Make sure to check the number on LED display before
operation. If the number is not indicated, contact your
nearest Makita service center.
• When the remaining battery capacity gets low in the
screwdriver mode, the light flashes a few times when
fastening the screw completely. In this case, recharge
the battery. If you keep operating, you may not obtain
the desired torque.
• During pulling the switch trigger, the torque setting
cannot be changed.
• For approximately one minute after releasing the
switch trigger, the torque setting can be changed. if you
want to change the torque setting after that, pull the
switch trigger again.
• The number of torque setting does not mean specific
torque rate.
Empty signal for remaining battery
capacity (Fig. 11)
(Country specific)
The remaining battery capacity will be signaled on the
LED display when pulling the switch trigger.
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the following
table.
LED indicator status
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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 temperature of the tool gets high, the light
flashes once per second for one minute, and then the
LED display goes off. In this case, cool down the tool
before operation.
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/drill/socket
bit
Use only the driver/drill/socket bit shown in the figure. Do
not use any other driver/drill/socket bit. (Fig. 12)
For tool with shallow bit hole
A = 12 mm Use only these type of bit. Follow the
B = 9 mm procedure (1).
(Note) Bit-piece is not necessary.
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For tool with deep bit hole
A = 17 mm To install these types of bits, follow the
B = 14 mm procedure (1).
A = 12 mm To install these types of bits, follow the
B = 9 mm procedure (2).
(Note) Bit-piece is necessary for installing
the bit.
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1. To install the bit, pull the sleeve and insert the bit into
the sleeve as far as it will go. Then release the sleeve
to secure the bit. (Fig. 13)
2. To install the bit, insert the bit-piece and bit into the
sleeve as far as it will go. The bit-piece should be
inserted into the sleeve with its pointed end facing in.
Then release the sleeve to secure the bit. (Fig. 14)
To remove the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the
arrow and pull the bit out firmly.
CAUTION:
• Do not touch the drill bit shortly after operating as it
gets hot. Replace the drill bit after cooling it down.
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.
• After inserting the bit, make sure that it is firmly
secured. If it comes out, do not use it.
Hook (optional accessory) (Fig. 15)
CAUTION:
• When installing the hook, tighten the screw firmly.
Failure to do so may cause the breakage of the tool or
personal injury.
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.
OPERATION (Fig. 16)
CAUTION:
• Always insert the battery cartridge 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. Install it 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.
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