Makita DRT50 Instruction Manual

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17 ENGLISHOverdischarge protectionWhen the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stopsautomatically. In this case, remove the battery from thetool and charge the battery.Switch actionTo turn on the tool, press the lock/unlock button. Thetool turns into the standby mode. To start the tool, pressthe start/stop button in the standby mode. To stop thetool, press the start/stop button again. The tool turnsinto the standby mode. To turn off the tool, press thelock/unlock button in the standby mode.► Fig.3: 1. Lock/unlock button 2. Start/stop buttonNOTE: If the tool is left for 10 seconds without anyoperation in the standby mode, the tool automaticallyturns off and the lamp goes off.NOTE: You can also stop and turn off the tool bypressing the lock/unlock button while the tool isoperating.Lighting up the front lampCAUTION: Do not look in the light or see thesource of light directly.To turn on the lamp, press the lock/unlock button. Toturn off the lamp, press the lock/unlock button again.NOTICE: When the tool is overheated, the lampflickers. Cool down the tool fully before operatingthe tool again.NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens ofthe lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, orit may lower the illumination.Speed adjusting dialThe rotation speed of the tool can be changed by turn-ing the speed adjusting dial. The table below showsthe number on the dial and the corresponding rotationspeed.► Fig.4: 1. Speed adjusting dialNumber Speed1 10,000 min -12 15,000 min -13 20,000 min -14 25,000 min -15 30,000 min -1NOTICE: If the tool is operated continuously atlow speed for a long time, the motor will get over-loaded, resulting in tool malfunction.NOTICE: When changing the speed dial from “5”to “1”, turn the dial counterclockwise. Do not turnthe dial clockwise forcibly.Electronic functionThe tool is equipped with the electronic functions foreasy operation.• Constant speed controlThe speed control function provides the constantrotation speed regardless of load conditions.• Soft startThe soft-start function minimizes start-up shock,and makes the tool start smoothly.Adjusting cutting depthTo adjust the cutting depth, open the lock lever, thenmove the tool base up or down by turning the adjustingscrew. After the adjustment, close the lock lever firmly.► Fig.5: 1. Lock lever 2. Adjusting screwNOTICE: If the tool is not secured after closingthe lock lever, tighten the hex nut, and then closethe lock lever.► Fig.6: 1. Hex nutAdjusting cutting depth with theplunge baseOptional accessory1. Place the tool on the flat surface.2. Select the stopper screw by rotating the stopperbase.► Fig.7: 1. Stopper screw 2. Stopper base3. Loosen the stopper pole fixing nut, then pull up thestopper pole while pressing the feed button.► Fig.8: 1. Stopper pole 2. Fixing nut 3. Feed button4. Push down the tool until the tip of the trimmer bittouches the flat surface, and then turn the fixing lever tosecure the tool.► Fig.9: 1. Fixing lever 2. Trimmer bit5. Press down the stopper pole while pressing thefeed button until it contacts the stopper screw.► Fig.10: 1. Stopper pole 2. Stopper screw 3. Feedbutton6. Slide the depth pointer so that the pointer indi-cates “0” on the scale.► Fig.11: 1. Depth pointer7. Adjust the cutting depth by pulling up the stopperpole while pressing the feed button.► Fig.12: 1. Stopper pole 2. Feed button8. To perform fine adjustment of the cutting depth,turn the dial on the stopper pole so that it indicates “0”.► Fig.13: 1. Dial9. Turn the head of the stopper pole to obtain thedesired depth. To increase the depth, turn the headcounterclockwise. To decrease the depth, turn the headclockwise.► Fig.14: 1. Head of the stopper pole10. Tighten the stopper pole fixing nut.► Fig.15: 1. Fixing nut

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