Makita DTR180 Instruction Manual page 17

Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool,
depress the trigger-lock button from
lock the switch trigger in the OFF position.
► Fig.6: 1. Switch trigger 2. Trigger-lock button
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled,
the trigger-lock button is provided. To start the tool,
depress the trigger-lock button from A side and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. After
use, press in the trigger-lock button from B side.
When you pull the switch trigger, the tool performs the
next sequential operations as follows, and the tool stops
automatically.
1. Feed the wire.
2. Cut the wire.
3. The hook holds and twists the wire.
4. The hook returns to the original position.
Tying strength setting
CAUTION:
Be sure to lock the trigger before
starting the adjustment. When you turn the power
on, never bring your limbs or face close to the
binding or rotating parts of the tool tip. Otherwise,
you may be injured.
► Fig.7
You can set the tying strength by adjusting the tying
strength adjusting button. Tying strength is shown on
the display panel.
► Fig.8: 1. Tying strength adjusting button 2. Display
panel
If the wire is broken off, tying strength will be lost. After
tying, check the twisted portion for breakage.
If the wire is broken off, adjust the tying strength using
the tying strength adjusting button, and tie the rebars
again.
Remaining battery notification
When the battery voltage drops below the required
level, the tool will stop operating, an error tone will
sound, and the number "4" will appear on the display
panel. The error tone will continue to sound until the
power is turned off.
NOTE: If the ambient temperature is extremely low,
the error tone may sound even when the battery
contains sufficient power.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Loading the tie wire (wire reel)
side to
CAUTION:
tie wires and accessories, be sure to turn the
power off, lock the trigger, and remove the battery
cartridge. Failure to do so may cause an accident.
NOTICE:
ine tie wires may cause the tool to malfunction.
1. Push the release lever, and lock it with the lock
lever.
► Fig.9: 1. Release lever 2. Lock lever
When you push the release lever, a gap is created
between the left and right feed gears.
► Fig.10: 1. Release lever 2. Lock lever 3. Feed gears
2. Open the reel cover.
► Fig.11: 1. Reel cover
3. Mount the wire reel on the tool in the orientation
shown in the figure.
► Fig.12: 1. Wire reel
NOTICE:
orientation shown in the figure. If it is mounted the
other way around, the wire will be released and may
be twisted.
4. Unhook the wire tip from the hook of reel.
► Fig.13: 1. Hook
5. Make the tip of the wire straight, and pass the wire
through the guide.
► Fig.14: 1. Guide
NOTE: If the tip of the wire is bent when it is passed
through the guide, the wire may become jammed in
the tool.
NOTE: If you force the wire when trying to pass it
through the guide, the wire may become jammed.
6. Pull the wire out approximately 10 mm from the tip
of the arm.
► Fig.15: 1. Arm 2. Approximately 10 mm
NOTICE:
insufficient, the wire may be broken off when tied,
or tying strength may be compromised due to
insufficient wraps.
7. Rewind the wire to eliminate its slack.
► Fig.16
8.
Release the lock lever. The release lever returns,
and the wire is held by the left and right gears.
► Fig.17: 1. Release lever 2. Lock lever
► Fig.18: 1. Gear 2. Path of the wire 3. Wire
17 ENGLISH
Always be sure that the tool is
Before mounting or dismounting
Using wires other than Makita's genu-
Be sure to mount the wire reel in the
If the length of the pulled-out wire is