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Makita DF488D User Manual

Makita DF488D
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7 ENGLISH
Speed change
1
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
Number
Speed Torque Applicable
operation
1 Low High Heavy load-
ing operation
2 High Low Light loading
operation
To change the speed, switch o󰀨 the tool rst. Push the speed change
lever to display "2" for high speed or "1" for low speed. Be sure that
the speed change lever is set to the correct position before operation.
If the tool speed is coming down extremely during the operation with
display "2", push the lever to display "1" and restart the operation.
Adjusting the fastening torque
1
2
3
1. Adjusting ring 2. Graduation 3. Arrow
The fastening torque can be adjusted in 17 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
.
The clutch will slip at various torque levels when set at the num-
ber 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.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing driver bit/
drill bit
CAUTION: After inserting the driver bit, make
sure that it is rmly secured. If it comes out, do not
use it.
1
23
1. Sleeve 2. Open 3. Close
Turn the sleeve counterclockwise to open the chuck
jaws. Place the driver bit/drill bit in the chuck as far
as it will go. Turn the sleeve clockwise to tighten the
chuck. To remove the driver bit/drill bit, turn the sleeve
counterclockwise.
OPERATION
CAUTION: Always insert the battery cartridge
all the way until it locks in place. If you can see the
red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not
locked completely. Insert it fully until the red indicator
cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of
the tool, causing injury to you or someone around
you.
CAUTION: When the speed comes down
extremely, reduce the load or stop the tool to
avoid the tool damage.
Hold the tool rmly with one hand on the grip and the
other hand on the bottom of the battery cartridge to
control the twisting action.
Screwdriving operation
CAUTION: Adjust the adjusting ring to the
proper torque level for your work.
CAUTION: Make sure that the driver bit is
inserted straight in the screw head, or the screw
and/or driver bit may be damaged.

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Makita DF488D Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMakita
ModelDF488D
CategoryDrill
LanguageEnglish

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