Makita DHP458 Manuel D'instruction page 7

Selecting the action mode
► 1. Action mode changing ring 2. Arrow
This tool employs an action mode changing ring. Select
one of the three modes suitable for your work needs by
using this ring.
For rotation only, turn the ring so that the arrow on the
tool body points toward the
For rotation with hammering, turn the ring so that the
arrow points toward the
For rotation with clutch, turn the ring so that the arrow
points toward the mark on the ring.
CAUTION:
• Always set the ring correctly to your desired mode mark.
If you operate the tool with the ring positioned halfway
between the mode marks, the tool may be damaged.
Adjusting the fastening torque
(screwdriver mode)
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► 1. Adjusting ring 2. Graduation 3. Arrow
The fastening torque can be adjusted in 21 steps by
turning the adjusting ring so that its graduations are
aligned with the pointer on the tool body.
First, slide the action mode change lever to the position
of symbol.
The fastening torque is minimum when the number 1 is
aligned with the pointer, and maximum when the marking is
aligned with the pointer. The clutch will slip at various torque
levels when set at the number 1 to 21. Before actual opera-
tion, drive a trial screw into your material or a piece of dupli-
cate material to determine which torque level is required for a
particular application.
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2
mark on the ring.
mark on the ring.
2
3
NOTE:
• The adjusting ring does not lock when the
pointer is positioned only halfway between the
graduations.
Empty signal for remaining battery
capacity
(Country specific)
Only for tools with the button and
LED indicator
► 1. Button 2. LED indicator
Stop the tool and with the tool stopped press the button
on the switch panel and the remaining battery capacity
will be signaled on the panel.
The status displayed on the switch panel and the
remaining battery capacity is shown in the following
table.
LED indicator status
NOTE:
• Before checking the remaining battery capacity,
be sure to stop the tool.
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Remaining battery capacity
About 50% or more
About 20% - 50%
About less than 20%
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