Makita BDF460 Instruction Manual page 6

Reversing switch action
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A
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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
counterclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position,
the switch trigger cannot be pulled.
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of rotation before
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operation.
Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes
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to a complete stop. Changing the direction of
rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool.
When not operating the tool, always set the
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reversing switch lever to the neutral position.
Speed change
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To change the speed, first switch off the tool and then
slide the speed change lever to the "II" side for high
speed or "I" side for low speed. Be sure that the speed
change lever is set to the correct position before
operation. Use the right speed for your job.
CAUTION:
Always set the speed change lever fully to the
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correct position. If you operate the tool with the
speed change lever positioned halfway between
the "I" side and "II" side, the tool may be damaged.
Do not use the speed change lever while the tool is
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running. The tool may be damaged.
1. Reversing
switch lever
B
1. Low speed
2. High speed
3. Speed change
1
lever
2
3
Adjusting the fastening torque
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The fastening torque can be adjusted in 17 steps by
turning the adjusting ring so that its graduations are
aligned with the pointer on the tool body. The fastening
torque is minimum when the number 1 is aligned with the
pointer, and maximum when the
with the pointer.
The clutch will slip at various torque levels when set at
the number 1 to 16. The clutch is designed not to slip at
the marking.
Before actual operation, drive a trial screw into your
material or a piece of duplicate material to determine
which torque level is required for a particular application.
NOTE:
The adjusting ring does not lock when the pointer is
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positioned only halfway between the graduations.
Do not operate the tool with the adjusting ring set
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between the number 16 and the
tool may be damaged.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing side grip (auxiliary handle)
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1
3
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CAUTION:
Always be sure that the side grip is installed
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securely before operation.
Always use the side grip to ensure operating safety.
Install the side grip so that the teeth on the grip fit in
between the protrusions on the tool barrel.
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1. Graduations
2. Adjusting ring
3. Drill marking
4. Pointer
2
3
4
marking is aligned
marking. The
1. Grip base
2. Teeth
3. Side grip