Makita DTR180 Instruction Manual page 8

NOTE: The tool has an auto power-off function. If the
switch trigger is not pulled for 10 minutes, the tool
is automatically turned off to reduce battery power
consumption.
NOTE: To restart the tool, turn the power on again.
Mode switching button
When the power is turned on and the tying mode lamp
is lit, you can select the single actuation mode or the
continuous actuation mode via the mode switching but-
ton. When you turn the power on again, the tool starts in
the mode that was most recently selected.
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► 1. Mode switching button 2. Single actuation mode
3. Continuous actuation mode
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.
B
► 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.
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side to
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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:
ing 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.
You can set the tying strength by adjusting the tying strength
adjusting button. Tying strength is shown on the display panel.
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A
► 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.
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Be sure to lock the trigger before start-
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