MAKITA BFL202F (01) PDF MANUAL

MAKITA BFL202F (01) PDF SUMMARY:

What is the intended use of this tool?

The tool is intended for screw driving in wood, metal and plastic.

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What should I do before using the tool?

Read the instruction manual. Be sure you understand the symbols used for the equipment before use.

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What does the tool’s LED indicator and beeper signify?

• Auto-stop fastening: This function works when the tool has reached the preset fastening torque and normal tightening has been completed. This helps overtightening to be avoided. The LED lights up in red and a long beep is heard.
• Delayed re-start: For approximately one second after auto-stop fastening, the tool does not start even if the switch trigger is pulled.
• Warning against insufficient fastening: Insufficient fastening has been performed when the switch trigger has been released before reaching the preset fastening torque. The LED lights up in red and a long beep is heard. You should retighten the screw.
• Warning for battery cartridge capacity: This indicates the appropriate time to replace the battery cartridge when the battery power becomes low. The LED flickers in red slowly and a series of long beeps are heard. Or the LED flickers in red quickly and a series of short beeps are heard. You should replace the battery with a fully charged one.
• Checking the remaining battery capacity, Autostop: This function works when the battery power is almost used up. At this time, the tool stops immediately.
• Check the LED indicator, lamp and beeper operation: This function works to check the proper operation of the LED indicator, lamp and beeper when a battery cartridge has been inserted into the tool. The LED lights up first in green, then red, and the lamp comes on, with a series of very short beeps.
• Anti-reset of controller: This function works when an abnormal drop of the battery voltage occurs for some reason, and the tool stops. The LED flickers in red and green alternatively, with a series of short beeps.
• Overheat: This function works when the temperature of the controller goes up very highly, and the tool stops. You should remove the battery cartridge immediately and cool the tool down.
• Operation error of the switch trigger: This function works to avoid the tool’s immediate start upon insertion of battery cartridge into the tool with the switch trigger being pulled. The LED flickers in red and green alternatively. You should release the switch trigger.
• Status of the LED indicator/beeper: Lights up in green for approximately one second.
• Warning for limit of the fastening capacity: The tool automatically stops without the clutch working when exceeding the fastening capacity limit. The LED flickers in red and green alternatively, with a series of short beeps. Remove the battery cartridge and then install it again, and be sure to use the tool under load within its capacity.

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How do I install or remove the battery cartridge?

To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge. To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.

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What should I be sure of when installing the battery cartridge?

Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you. Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly. Always switch off the tool before installing or removing the battery cartridge. Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury.

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How do I check the remaining battery capacity?

When charging begins, the first (far left) indicating lamp begins to flicker. Then, as charging proceeds, the other lamps light, one after the other, to indicate the battery capacity. When using the tool, when it is switched on, the lamps will light to indicate the remaining battery capacity. When the tool is switched off, the light goes out after approx. 5 seconds. When the tool is used with the battery that has not been used for a long time and is switched on, no lamps may not light up at all. Use a Makita refreshing adapter to refresh the battery.

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How do I start and stop the tool?

To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released.

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How do I change the direction of rotation of the tool?

Depress the reversing switch lever from the A side for clockwise rotation or from the B side for counterclockwise rotation. Always check the direction of rotation before operation. Use the reversing switch only after the tool comes to a complete stop. Changing the direction of rotation before the tool stops may damage the tool. When not operating the tool, always set the reversing switch lever to the neutral position.

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How do I turn on the lamp?

Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled. The light automatically goes out 10 seconds after the switch trigger is released. Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of the lamp, or it may lower the illumination. Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly.

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How do I adjust the fastening torque?

1. First remove the battery cartridge from the tool.
2. Loosen the screws securing the lamp cover.
3. Rotate the ring in the front of the tool by hand so that a hole can be seen below the ring.
4. Place the battery cartridge in place and pull the switch trigger. Release it so that the adjusting ring rotates and becomes visible in the hole. And then remove the battery cartridge.
5. Use an optional adjusting grip to adjust the fastening torque. Insert the pin of the adjusting grip into the hole in the front of the tool. And then, turn the adjusting grip clockwise to set a greater fastening torque, and counterclockwise to set a smaller fastening torque.
6. Align the edge of the adjusting ring with your desired number on the fastening torque scale.
7. Align the yellow line with your desired number on the fastening torque scale.
8. Insert the battery cartridge and be sure that a fastening torque has been set up by using a fastening torque tester.
9. Tighten the screws to secure the lamp cover and then rotate the ring in front of the tool until the ring is locked.

NOTE: Numbers on the fastening torque scale is a guideline to set up your desired fastening torque.

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How do I install or remove a socket?

To install the socket, push it onto the square drive of the tool with one hand by depressing a pin on the square drive with another hand until it locks into place. To remove the socket, simply pull it off depressing the pin on the square drive.

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How do I install or remove a bit for tools with a retracting sleeve?

To install the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the arrow and insert the bit into the sleeve as far as it will go. Then release the sleeve to secure the bit. To remove the bit, pull the sleeve in the direction of the arrow and pull the bit out firmly.

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How do I install or remove a bit for tools without a retracting sleeve?

To install the bit, just insert the bit into the spindle as far as it will go. To remove the bit, pull the bit out firmly.

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How do I operate the tool?

Hold the tool firmly and place the socket over the bolt or nut. Then switch the tool on. When the clutch cuts in, the motor will stop automatically. Then release the switch trigger. Hold the tool with its square drive pointed straight at the bolt or nut, or the bolt or nut will be damaged.

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What are the limits of the fastening capacity?

Use the tool within the range of the revolution angle up to 360°. If you use the tool beyond the upper limit of this range, the clutch does not work. And the tool cannot deliver enough fastening torque (LED flickers in red and green alternatively). The revolution angle means the angle which a screw/bolt revolves when the tool attains to 100% from 50% of desired torque. Use of a low temperature conditioned battery cartridge may sometimes give warning for battery cartridge capacity by warning lamp and beeper which makes the tool stop immediately. In this case, the fastening capacity may be inferior to the specification on this manual even if a charged battery cartridge is used.

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What should I do before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance?

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.

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What should I not use to clean the tool?

Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.

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How do I replace the carbon brushes?

Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only identical carbon brushes. Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.