3ENGLISH (Original instructions)Explanation of general view1-1. Red indicator1-2. Button1-3. Battery cartridge2-1. Star marking3-1. Switch trigger4-1. Lamp5-1. Reversing switch lever6-1. Speed change lever7-1. Adjusting ring7-2. Graduation7-3. Arrow8-1. Sleeve9-1. Groove9-2. Hook9-3. Screw10-1. Bit holder10-2. Bit11-1. VentSPECIFICATIONSModel DDF459Steel 13 mmWood 38 mmWood screw 6 mm x 75 mmCapacitiesMachine screw M6High (2) 0 - 1,500No load speed (min -1) Low (1) 0 - 400Overall length 179 mmRated voltage D.C. 18 VBattery cartridge BL1815 / BL1815N / BL1820 BL1830 / BL1840 / BL1850Net weight 1.4 kg 1.7 kg• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.• Specifications and battery cartridge may differ from country to country.• Weight, with battery cartridge, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003ENE034-1Intended useThe tool is intended for drilling and screw driving in wood,metal and plastic. ENG905-1NoiseThe typical A-weighted noise level determined accordingto EN60745:Sound pressure level (LpA) : 72 dB (A)Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB (A)The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).Wear ear protectionENG900-1VibrationThe vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determinedaccording to EN60745:Work mode: drilling into metalVibration emission (ah,D) : 2.5 m/s 2 or lessUncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s 2ENG901-1• The declared vibration emission value has beenmeasured in accordance with the standard testmethod and may be used for comparing one toolwith another.• The declared vibration emission value may also beused in a preliminary assessment of exposure.WARNING:• The vibration emission during actual use of thepower tool can differ from the declared emissionvalue depending on the ways in which the tool isused.• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect theoperator that are based on an estimation ofexposure in the actual conditions of use (takingaccount of all parts of the operating cycle such asthe times when the tool is switched off and when itis running idle in addition to the trigger time).ENH101-17For European countries onlyEC Declaration of ConformityMakita declares that the following Machine(s):Designation of Machine:Cordless Driver DrillModel No./ Type: DDF459Conforms to the following European Directives:2006/42/ECThey are manufactured in accordance with the followingStandard or standardized documents:EN60745The Technical file in accordance with 2006/42/EC isavailable from:Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium