Makita CT233R Instruction Manual

7 ENGLISHPosition ofspeedchange leverSpeed Torque Applicableoperation1 Low High Heavy load-ing operation2 High Low Light loadingoperationTo change the speed, switch off the tool first. Selectthe "2" side for high speed or "1" for low speed but hightorque. Be sure that the speed change lever is set to thecorrect position before operation.If the tool speed is coming down extremely during theoperation with "2", slide the lever to the "1" and restartthe operation.Adjusting the fastening torque123► 1. Adjusting ring 2. Graduation 3. ArrowThe fastening torque can be adjusted in 21 levels by turning the adjusting ring. Align the graduations with the arrowon the tool body. You can get the minimum fastening torque at 1 and maximum torque at marking.The clutch will slip at various torque levels when set at the number 1 to 20. The clutch does not work atthe marking.Before actual operation, drive a trial screw into your material or a piece of duplicate material to determine whichtorque level is required for a particular application.The following shows the rough guide of the relationship between the screw size and graduation.Graduation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20Machine screw M4 M5 M6WoodscrewSoft wood(e.g. pine)– ɸ3.5 x 22 ɸ4.1 x 38Hard wood(e.g. lauan)– ɸ3.5 x 22 –– ɸ4.1 x 38