MAKITA DTD134 (01) PDF MANUAL

Note: Specifications and battery cartridge may differ from country to country. Weight is according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003. Due to a continuing program of research and development, these specifications are subject to change without notice.

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the fastener may contact hidden wiring. Fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. Wear ear protectors.

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Always be sure you have a firm footing.

Be sure no one is below when using the tool in high locations.

Hold the tool firmly.

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer.

Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs.

When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.

2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.

3. If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.

4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with clear water and seek medical attention right away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.

5. Do not short the battery cartridge:

(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material.

(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.

(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain.

A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns and even a breakdown.

6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50° C (122° F).

7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.

8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.

9. Do not use a damaged battery.

10. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of battery.

CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries. Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger.

1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power.

2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge. Overcharging shortens the battery service life.

3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10° C – 40° C (50° F – 104° F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it.

4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it for a long period (more than six months).

CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before installing or removing the battery cartridge.

CAUTION: 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.

To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while sliding the button (2) 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 (1) on the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.

CAUTION: 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.

CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.

Battery cartridges with a star mark are equipped with a protection system. This system automatically cuts off the output power for long service life.

The tool stops during operation under the following conditions:

• When the tool is overloaded: Release the switch trigger, remove the battery cartridge, remove the cause of the overload, and then pull the switch trigger again to restart.

• When battery cells get hot: If any operation of the switch trigger is attempted, the motor will remain stopped. Stop using the tool, remove the battery cartridge, and let it cool or charge it.

• When the remaining battery capacity gets low: If any operation of the switch trigger is attempted, the motor will remain stopped. Remove the battery cartridge from the tool and charge it.

Note: The activation of the protection system does not indicate a tool problem.

Only for battery cartridges with “B” at the end of the model number:

Press the check button on the battery cartridge. The indicator lamps will light up for a few seconds to show the remaining capacity.

Note: Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity.

CAUTION: Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released.

To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly.

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 – 15 seconds after the switch trigger is released.

NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower the illumination.

This tool has a reversing switch to change the direction of rotation.

Depress the reversing switch lever from the A side for clockwise rotation.

Depress the reversing switch lever from the B side for counterclockwise rotation.

When the reversing switch lever is in the neutral position, the switch trigger cannot be pulled.

CAUTION: Always check the direction of rotation before operation.

CAUTION: 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.

CAUTION: When not operating the tool, always set the reversing switch lever to the neutral position.

Use only the driver bit or socket bit shown in the figure (with 9 mm (3/8″) or 12 mm (15/32″) insertion portion). Do not use any other driver bit or socket bit.

To install the bit:

Insert the bit into the sleeve as far as it will go.

To remove the bit:

Pull the sleeve and pull the bit out.

NOTE:

• If the bit is not inserted deep enough into the sleeve, the sleeve will not return to its original position and the bit will not be secured. In this case, try re-inserting the bit according to the instructions.

• When it is difficult to insert the bit, pull the sleeve and insert it into the sleeve as far as it will go.

• After inserting the bit, make sure that it is firmly secured. If it comes out, do not use it.

The hook is convenient for temporarily hanging the tool. This can be installed on either side of the tool.

To install the hook, insert it into a groove in the tool housing on either side and then secure it with a screw.

To remove, loosen the screw and then take it out.

The proper fastening torque depends on the kind/size of the screw/bolt, the workpiece material, etc. The fastening torque increases with fastening time.

Hold the tool firmly and place the point of the driver bit in the screw head. Apply forward pressure to the tool to the extent that the bit will not slip off the screw and turn the tool on to start operation.

NOTE:

• Use the proper bit for the head of the screw/bolt.

• When fastening screw M8 or smaller, carefully adjust pressure on the switch trigger so that the screw is not damaged.

• Hold the tool pointed straight at the screw.

• If you tighten the screw for too long, the screw or bit may be overstressed, stripped, or damaged. Before starting your job, always perform a test operation to determine the proper fastening time for your screw.

• If you use a spare battery to continue the operation, rest the tool for at least 15 minutes.

The fastening torque is affected by a wide variety of factors, including:

1. Battery cartridge discharge: When the battery is almost discharged, voltage drops and fastening torque is reduced.

2. Driver bit or socket bit: Failure to use the correct size bit will reduce fastening torque.

3. Bolt: Proper fastening torque differs according to bolt diameter, even if the torque coefficient and class are the same. It also differs by torque coefficient, class of bolt, and bolt length, even for the same diameter.

4. Manner of holding the tool or material: The way the tool is held or the material of the driving position will affect the torque.

5. Operating speed: Operating the tool at low speed will reduce fastening torque.

Always check the torque with a torque wrench after fastening.

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

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

Replace carbon brushes when they wear down to the limit mark (1).

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.

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws (1) then remove the rear cover (2).

2. Raise the arm part (2) of the spring (1) and then place it in the recessed part (3) of the housing with a slotted bit screwdriver of slender shaft or the like.

3. Use pliers to remove the carbon brush cap (1) of the carbon brushes.

4. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones.

5. Make sure to place the lead wire (1) in the opposite side of the arm (brush holder arm).

6. Make sure that the carbon brush caps (2) fit into the holes (1) in the brush holders securely.

7. Replace the carbon brush cap in reverse.

8. Reinstall the rear cover and tighten the two screws securely.

After replacing brushes:

1. Insert the battery cartridge into the tool.

2. Break in brushes by running the tool with no load for about 1 minute.

3. Check the tool while running and check the electric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger. If the electric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita service center for repair.

The following accessories are recommended for use with your Makita tool:

• Screw bits

• Hook

• Plastic carrying case

• Makita genuine battery and charger

• Battery protector

NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories. They may differ from country to country.

CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.

If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories.

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.