Makita DLX2131TJ Instruction Manual

8 ENGLISHReversing switch action► Fig.6: 1. Reversing switch leverCAUTION: Always check the direction ofrotation before operation.CAUTION: Use the reversing switch only afterthe tool comes to a complete stop. Changing thedirection 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 directionof rotation. Depress the reversing switch lever from theA 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.ASSEMBLYCAUTION: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and the battery cartridge is removedbefore carrying out any work on the tool.Installing or removing driver bit/socket bit► Fig.7Use only driver bit/socket bit that has inserting portionshown in the figure. Do not use any other driver bit/socket bit.For tool with shallow driver bit holeA=12mmB=9mmUse only these type of driverbit. Follow the procedure1. (Note) Bit-piece is notnecessary.For tool with deep driver bit holeA=17mmB=14mmTo install these types of driverbits, follow the procedure 1.A=12mmB=9mmTo install these types of driverbits, follow the procedure 2.(Note) Bit-piece is necessaryfor installing the bit.Procedure 1For tool without one-touch type sleeve► Fig.8: 1. Driver bit 2. SleeveTo install the driver bit, pull the sleeve in the direction ofthe arrow and insert the driver bit into the sleeve as faras it will go.Then release the sleeve to secure the driver bit.For tool with one-touch type sleeveTo install the driver bit, insert the driver bit into thesleeve as far as it will go.Procedure 2In addition to Procedure 1, insert the bit-piece into thesleeve with its pointed end facing in.► Fig.9: 1. Driver bit 2. Bit-piece 3. SleeveTo remove the driver bit, pull the sleeve in the directionof the arrow and pull the driver bit out.NOTE: If the driver bit is not inserted deep enoughinto the sleeve, the sleeve will not return to its originalposition and the driver bit will not be secured. In thiscase, try re-inserting the bit according to the instruc-tions above.NOTE: When it is difficult to insert the driver bit, pullthe sleeve and insert it into the sleeve as far as it willgo.NOTE: After inserting the driver bit, make sure that itis firmly secured. If it comes out, do not use it.Installing hook► Fig.10: 1. Groove 2. Hook 3. ScrewThe hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool.This can be installed on either side of the tool. To installthe hook, insert it into a groove in the tool housing oneither side and then secure it with a screw. To remove,loosen the screw and then take it out.OPERATION► Fig.11The proper fastening torque may differ depending uponthe kind or size of the screw/bolt, the material of theworkpiece to be fastened, etc. The relation between fas-tening torque and fastening time is shown in the figures.Proper fastening torque for standard bolt12010080604020M14M12M10M8N•m21(kgf•cm)(1224)(1020)(816)(612)(408)(204)0140(1428)1 2 3M16M16M14M12M10M81. Fastening time (second) 2. Fastening torque