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Reversing switch action
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 rota-
tion. Depress the reversing switch lever from the A side for clock-
wise rotation or from the B side for counterclockwise rotation.
When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral posi-
tion, the switch lever cannot be pulled.
1
A
B
►
1.
Reversing switch lever
Automatic speed change function
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque mode".
The tool automatically changes the operation mode
depending on the work load. When the work load is low,
the tool will run in the "high speed mode" for quicker
operation. When the work load is high, the tool will run
in the "high torque mode" for powerful operation.
1
►
1.
Mode indicator
The mode indicator lights up in green when the tool is
running in "high torque mode".
If the tool is operated with excessive load, the mode
indicator will blink in green. The mode indicator stops
blinking and then lights up or turns off if you reduce the
load on the tool.
Mode indicator status
Operation
mode
On
Off
Blinking
High speed
mode
High torque
mode
Overload
alert
Speed change
NOTICE:
Use the speed change knob only after
the tool comes to a complete stop.
Changing the
tool speed before the tool stops may damage the tool.
NOTICE:
Always set the speed change knob
carefully into the correct position.
If you operate
the tool with the speed change knob positioned half-
way between the position 1 and the position 2, the
tool may be damaged.
Two speed ranges can be preselected with the speed change knob.
To change the speed, depress the lock button and turn
the speed change knob so that the pointer points to the
position 1 for low speed or the position 2 for high speed.
1
2
3
►
1.
Lock button
2.
Pointer
3.
Speed change knob
Torque limiter
The torque limiter will actuate when a certain torque level is reached
at the low speed setting (position 1). The motor will disengage from
the output shaft. When this happens, the tool bit will stop turning.
To restart the tool, lift the tool bit out of the workpiece
and then pull the switch trigger again.
Electronic function
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool consis-
tently fails to quickly cease to function after the switch trigger
is released, have the tool serviced at a Makita service center.
Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by
limiting the start-up torque.
