Makita DTD172 Instruction Manual

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9 ENGLISHNOTE: When the tool is overheated, the front lampsflash for one minute, and then the switch panel goesoff. In this case, cool down the tool before operatingagain.NOTE: To confirm the lamp status, pull the triggerwhen the reversing switch lever is not in the neutralposition. When the front lamps light up by pulling theswitch trigger, the lamp status is on. When the frontlamps do not light up, the lamp status is off.NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens ofthe front lamps. Be careful not to scratch the lens offront lamps, or it may lower the illumination.Light modeYou can use the tool as a handy light.To turn on the light, set the reversing switch lever in theneutral position and pull the switch trigger.The lamp keeps lighting up for approximately one hour.To turn off the light, pull the switch trigger again ordepress the reversing switch lever.NOTE: You cannot change the application modewhile the light mode is on. The lamps on the switchpanel do not turn on when the light mode is on.NOTE: You cannot turn on/off the lamp status orchange the application mode when the light mode ison.NOTE: The light mode does not work when the tool/battery protection system activates or the batterycapacity is not enough.Changing the application modeWhat's the application mode?The application mode is the variation of the drivingrotation and impact which are already preset in the tool.By choosing a suitable application mode depending onthe work, you can accomplish quicker work and/or morebeautiful finish.This tool features following application modes:Impact force•4 (Max)•3 (Hard)•2 (Medium)•1 (Soft)Assist type•Wood mode•Bolt mode•T mode (1)•T mode (2)The application mode can be changed by the but-ton , , or the quick mode-switching button.► Fig.7: 1. Quick mode-switching button2. Button 3. ButtonBy registering a certain application mode to the tool,you can switch to the registered application mode byjust pressing the quick mode-switching button (quickmode-switching function).NOTE: When none of the lamp on the panel is lit,pull the switch trigger once before pressing the quickmode-switching button.NOTE: You will not be able to change the applicationmode if you do not operate the tool for approximatelyone minute. In this case, pull the switch triggeronce and press the button, button, or quickmode-switching button.NOTE: Refer to "Registering the application mode"in "Quick mode-switching function" section for how toregister the application mode.Quick mode-switching buttonThe function of the quick mode-switching button variesdepending on whether you have registered the applica-tion mode to the tool.► Fig.8: 1. Quick mode-switching buttonWhen the application mode is notregistered:The level of impact force changes every time you pressthe quick mode-switching button. The front lamps onboth sides will flash once when the impact force ischanged by pressing the quick mode-switching button.When the application mode is registered:The tool switches between the registered applicationmode and current application mode every time youpress the quick mode-switching button. The front lampson both sides will flash once when the applicationmode is changed by pressing the quick mode-switchingbutton.NOTE: When the lamp status is off, the front lampswill not flash even when the application mode ischanged by pressing the quick mode-switchingbutton.NOTE: Refer to "Registering the application mode"in "Quick mode-switching function" section for how toregister the application mode.Disabling the quick mode-switchingbuttonYou can also disable the quick mode-switching button.After disabling, the quick mode-switching button will notwork for changing the impact force and switching theapplication mode.To disable the quick mode-switching button, press andhold the quick mode-switching button and the but-ton at the same time until the all lamps on the panelblink.To resume the quick mode-switching button, performthe same procedure as above again.NOTE: Registering and erasing the application modecan be performed even if the quick mode-switchingbutton is disabled. After registering or erasing theapplication mode, the quick mode-switching buttonwill be activated.