Makita DHP448 Manual De Instrucciones página 9

Lighting up the front lamp
► Fig.5: 1. Lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The lamp goes out approximately 10 seconds after
releasing the switch trigger.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Reversing switch action
► Fig.6: 1. Reversing switch lever
CAUTION:
Always check the direction of
rotation before operation.
CAUTION:
Use the reversing switch only after
the tool comes to a complete stop. Changing the
direction of rotation before the tool stops may dam-
age the tool.
CAUTION:
When not operating the tool,
always set the reversing switch lever to the neu-
tral position.
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.
Speed change
► Fig.7: 1. Speed change lever
CAUTION:
Always set the speed change lever
fully to the correct 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.
CAUTION:
Do not use the speed change lever
while the tool is running. The tool may be damaged.
Displayed Speed
Number
1 Low
2 High
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.
Torque Applicable
operation
High Heavy load-
ing operation
Low Light loading
operation
Selecting the action mode
CAUTION:
Always set the ring correctly to
your desired mode mark. If you operate the tool
with the ring positioned halfway between the
mode marks, the tool may be damaged.
► Fig.8: 1. Action mode changing ring 2. Mark
3. Arrow
This tool has three action modes.
• Drilling mode (rotation only)
• Hammer drilling mode (rotation with
hammering)
• Screwdriving mode (rotation with clutch)
Select one mode suitable for your work. Turn the
action mode changing ring and align the mark that you
selected with the arrow on the tool body.
Adjusting the fastening torque
► Fig.9: 1. Adjusting ring 2. Graduation 3. Arrow
The fastening torque can be adjusted in 21 levels by
turning the adjusting ring. Align the graduations with the
arrow on the tool body. You can get the minimum fas-
tening torque at 1 and maximum torque at 21.
Before actual operation, drive a trial screw into your
material or a piece of duplicate material to deter-
mine which torque level is required for a particular
application.
NOTE: The adjusting ring does not lock when the
pointer is positioned only halfway between the
graduations.
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.
Installing side grip (auxiliary handle)
► Fig.10: 1. Groove 2. Steel band 3. Protrusion
4. Grip base 5. Side grip
Always use the side grip to ensure operating safety.
Attach the side grip so that the protrusions on the grip
base and steel band fit in the grooves on the tool barrel.
Then tighten the grip by turning clockwise.
Depending the operations, you can attach the side grip
upward or right/left side of the tool.
Adjustable depth rod
► Fig.11: 1. Depth rod 2. Clamp screw
The adjustable depth rod is used to drill holes of uniform
depth. Loosen the clamp screw, set to desired position,
then tighten the clamp screw.
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